Re: IDC ribbon cable connectors

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 16:36:40 -0800, the renowned "Walter Harley"
<walterh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>What's the proper amount of force to use, to assemble an IDC ribbon cable
>connector? Specifically, a 3M 3000-series connector, 20 position, using 3M
>.050" cable.
>
>I've been hunting for info on 3M's web site but can't find anything about
>assembly. I don't do enough of these things to justify spending $500+ for
>their assembly press, and even if I did I'd still want to know how much
>force to apply...
>
>Thanks for any help!

That sounds like an ordinary IDC connector. You just apply force until
it closes up. ;-)

I don't know exactly the force, but a vice/vise or a small arbor press
or a small hydraulic press (overkill) will easily do it. Maybe a
couple hundred pounds. For a small number of pieces, a Record
vise/vice with hard plastic jaws works really well, and you don't have
to fool with making something to spread the force.


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Spehro Pefhany
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