How to Crimp an F-Connector

See the steps below, which show you how to crimp an F-Connector to a coaxial cable.

 

STEP 1

Trim cable as shown using a stripping tool. Trim center conductor end at 45-degree angle.

 

STEP 2

Fold braid back *NOTE: for quad shield cable cut off first foil and fold back second braid.

STEP 3

Push connector onto cable, twisting in a clockwise and counter-clockwise direction until cable dielectric is flush with connector mandrel face.

 

STEP 4

Make sure "F" die head is in crimp tool. *NOTE: For right angle and female connector use no die head.

STEP 5

Nest cable and connector into crimp tool

 

STEP 6

Squeeze handle. Crimp tool is ratcheted and will release when compression is completed.

 

STEP 7

Remove connector and cable from tool and give a pull (30 lbs) to assure proper termination.