Hand Installation Pincers for StepLess® Low Profile Clamps 168

Compound action tools: provide high closing forces + require less hand strength for a safe and simple closure + superior quality design + one tool covers a wide range of StepLess® Low Profile Clamps 168
Wide bi-material grips: distribute hand pressure + lessen risk of repetitive motion injury
Conventional straight handles: line up easily with the clamp and application configuration
Curved handles: more ergonomic + fit the palm better + advantageous for smaller hands

These Oetiker Hand Installation Pincers (HIP) have been designed especially for automotive service and repair, for closing Oetiker low profile clamps quickly and easily.

They are designed to produce the highest possible radial loads and uniformity around the circumference of the application, for the best hand installed clamp sealing performance.

Wide bi‑material grips distribute hand pressure and lessen the risk of repetitive motion injury. Conventional straight handles line up easily with the clamp and application configuration. Curved handles are more ergonomic, fit the palm better and are advantageous for smaller hands.

Compound action pincers are specially designed for professional use where higher volumes of clamps are closed. The higher mechanical advantage allows the installer to apply lower hand forces, providing comfort and reduced fatigue and risk of strain injury.

DIMENSIONS HIP 2000 | 512

DIMENSIONS HIP 2000 | 513

ASSEMBLY

Using the hand tool locate the jaw tips in the tensioning hook and tunnel.

Closing the tool draws the tensioning hook and tunnel together, reducing the inside diameter of the clamp. To maintain this reduced diameter, the openings are depressed over the load retaining hooks and the applied load exerted by the tool is released, so that the hooks engage in the appropriate openings.