Compound Action Tools
The compound action mechanism increases the mechanical advantage as the handles are closed, thus providing for higher closing forces when needed most.
HIP 7000 | 425
A center handle attached to one of the handles is used to reduce the wide open grip span at the beginning of the tool stroke, and folds away conveniently as the handles are brought together.
HIP 7000 | 425 will close Oetiker clamps with required closing force of up to 8000 N