This document introduces the assembly method of 3M PAK 50E connectors and 3M 3365 cables, which require the use of 3M 3443-128 series locator plates and 3M 3640 or 3335 assembly tools.
The document describes the tools needed to assemble 3M PAK 50E connectors, including the 3443-128 Locator Plate, 3640 or 3335 Assembly Press, shut‑height gauge, and related accessories. It explains how to set up the assembly press and locator plate before beginning the connector termination.
Detailed assembly steps cover positioning the cable and covers on the locator plate, inserting the connector body, and operating the press to permanently terminate the connector to two 3M 3365 cables. Safety notes and a final inspection checklist are also included.
| Locator Plate Part Number | 3443-128 |
|---|---|
| Shut Height Setting for 3640 Press | 18 1/2 |
| Shut Height Setting for 3335 Press | 19 |
Place the shut‑height gauge on the press base and adjust the shaft until the press handle comes down with only a small amount of pressure; the gauge should read 18 1/2.
No, the PAK 50 connector may only be terminated to the end of two cables and cannot be daisy‑chained.