AS81969 covers the general requirements for installing and removal tools for use in installing and removing electrical contacts used in connectors and other electrical and electronic components (see section 6)

Classification. Installing and removal tools covered by this specification shall be of the following types, classes, and compositions, as specified (see 3.1 and 6.2):

TYPE

I - Installing tool

II - Removal tool

III - Combination installing and removal tool.

CLASS

1 - Front release of contacts.

2 - Rear release of contacts.

3 - Side release of contacts.

COMPOSITION

A - Metal.

B - Plastic.

C - Combination metal and plastic.