Sleeve and Button Swaging Instructions

How to Swage Sleeves

Before using a the swager, examine and ensure that the bolt and nut of the swager are tight.

Cut cable to the required length and lace the cable through the sleeve so that the end will still protrude after crimping.

Properly insert sleeve into he correct cavity and line up the sleeve between the swager jaws with the long axis perpendicular to the jaws.

Swage each sleeve with the correct number of swages listed in the table below following the swage sequence shown below.

Lap splices can be made by 2 oval sleeves. Keep a short space between the sleeves.

How to Swage a Button to Supplement Sleeves

A stopper can be made by crimping a button stop sleeve.

Here is a basic chart that'll help you select the correct cavity and swager as well as how many swages to make per button.

How to Check Swaged Sleeves with a Gauge

Check a crimped sleeve with a gauge. If the presses portion won't go into the gauge freely, press the sleeve completely again.