Participation in this recertification requires a valid ESA Crimping certificate (ECSS-Q-ST-70-26). You can participate in the recertification if you wish to maintain your certification. The recertification must be taken before the certificate's expiry date. You have the option of getting an extension for up to six months, after which you can no longer be recertified, but must do a full certification.

Contents:

• The requirements of ECSS-Q-ST-70-26
• Identification of factors affecting quality, reliability and performance of crimping
• Development of correct assembly and test methods
• Identification and analysis of defects associated with these termination methods
• Requirements for wires, cables and terminals
• Requirements for tools and equipment
  • Crimping tools according to MIL-DTL-22520
  • Wire stripping tool
  • Test and monitoring equipment
• Compactive and dispersive crimping
• Workmanship
• Test methods
  • Voltage drop test
  • Tensile strength
  • Microsectioning
• Acceptance criteria
• Quality assurance and calibration
• Individual theoretical and practical test (certification)

Prior to the certification, the participants must also submit the following to HYTEK:

• Recognized vision test that meets the ESA requirements (download here)
• Completed ESA Course Application Form (download here)