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Light Duty Cable Tie Tensioners


Style A	Style B	Style C	Style D

Tighten cable ties and trim the excess with these tensioners.

	For Cable Tie
Style	Style	Wd.	Breaking Strength, lbf	Material		Each
A	Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 50	Plastic	5401T11	000000
B	Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 50	Steel	5202T11	000000
C	Standard, Wide, Extra Wide	0.19" to 0.50"	50 to 400	Steel	7177K75	000000
D	Wide	0.30" to 0.35"	120 to 170	Plastic	7139K76	00000

Cable Tie Cutters

Style C

Cut through cable ties without damaging the material they’re securing.

Style C—Style C are lightweight and have an ergonomic handle to reduce hand fatigue when making repeat cuts. They have an enclosed blade to protect fingers and prevent accidental cuts. The nosepiece on these tools fits around your cable tie's strap, shielding your bundle from the blade. Three nosepieces are included to fit different sizes of cable ties.

	For Cable Tie
Style	Style	Wd.	Breaking Strength, lbf	For Use On	Material	Includes		Each
C	Narrow, Standard, Wide	0.07" to 0.30"	18 to 175	Plastic	Plastic	3 Nosepieces	4589N11	0000000

Precision-Adjust Cable Tie Tensioners


Style A	Style B	Style C

Multiple tension settings ensure a precise fit around the bundle. Tensioners tighten cable ties and trim the excess in one motion.

Style A—Style A has a barrel that rotates 360° to access cable ties in small spaces.

Style C—Style C is made of a lightweight plastic housing and has an ergonomic handle to reduce fatigue and the potential for injury. You can use it with one hand.

Cable Tie Tensioners								Replacement Scraper Blades		Replacement Cable Tie Tensioner Tip Covers
	For Cable Tie
Style	Style	Wd.	Breaking Strength, lbf	Material	Features		Each		Each		Each
A	Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 50	Plastic	Adjustable Tension	5035T83	0000000	5035T93	0000000	———	0
A	Standard, Wide	0.19" to 0.30"	50 to 120	Plastic	Adjustable Tension	5035T84	000000	5035T94	00000	———	0
B	Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 50	Aluminum	Adjustable Tension	7368K7	000000	7368K4	00000	7368K13	000000
C	Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 80	Plastic	Adjustable Tension, Ergonomic Design	7368K101	000000	7368K102	00000	7368K103	00000
C	Standard, Wide, Extra Wide	0.18" to 0.53"	50 to 250	Plastic	Adjustable Tension, Ergonomic Design	75785K29	000000	75785K22	00000	———	0

Replacements for Cable Tie Tensioners

		Each
1 Trigger, 1 Trigger Pin for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K14	000000
1 Knob, 1 Screw, 1 Spring, 1 Washer for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K11	00000
1 Screw, 1 Tension Lock, 1 Washer for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K12	00000

High-Tension Plastic Strapping Tensioners


Style A	Style B	Style C

These tensioners apply extreme tension on plastic strapping to hold it tight around packages. They hold the bottom strap and tension the top strap by winding it around a take-up wheel. They have a built-in cutter for removing excess strapping.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

Soft Gripping Foot—Tensioners with a soft gripping foot won’t fray strapping as you tighten, so they’re often used on soft, woven strapping. The smooth teeth on the foot aren’t as sharp as the inclined teeth on a standard gripping foot, but they still have a strong hold.

For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With	Features		Each



A	11, 12, 13, 16, 17	1/2" to 3/4"	0.020" to 0.035"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter	20885T65	000000


B	11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 33, 34	1/2" to 3/4"	0.015" to 0.050"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping, Bonded Polyester Strapping, Woven Polyester Strapping, Basket Weave Polyester Strapping, Smooth Polypropylene Strapping, Woven Polyester/Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter	20885T263	000000
B	11, 35, 36, 37	1/2" to 3/4"	0.020" to 0.050"	Woven Polyester Strapping, Woven Polyester/Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter, Soft Gripping Foot	5663N11	000000
C	13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 36, 37, 38	5/8" to 1 1/4"	0.025" to 0.050"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping, Bonded Polyester Strapping, Woven Polyester Strapping, Basket Weave Polyester Strapping, Woven Polyester/Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter	20885T66	000000
C	13, 17, 28, 36, 37, 38	5/8" to 1 1/2"	0.020" to 0.070"	Woven Polyester Strapping, Woven Polyester/Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter, Soft Gripping Foot	5663N13	000000

Replacement Strapping Tensioner Cutter Actuators

		Each
Replacement Cutter Blade for 20885T263	20885T715	000000

Wing-Handle Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose

Tool comes with a built-in cutter and a tension wing handle, as well as a tension nut that can be used instead of the handle in confined spaces. Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps.

You can also use this tool to install our Extra-Strength Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose—just fit a cutting adapter (sold separately) over the tool.

Lg.	Clamping Pull Strength, psi	Material	Handle Type		Each



1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"	10 5/8"	2,250	Blue Epoxy-Coated Steel	Wing	5424K1	0000000

Hose Clamp Installation Tool Adapters

Screw-Cut Adapter—The screw-cut adapter cuts the banding when you turn a screw with the included ratchet handle.

Press-Cut Adapter—The press-cut adapter cuts the banding when you press down the handle.

		Each
Screw-Cut Adapter	5424K5	0000000
Press-Cut Adapter	5424K4	000000

Sealers for Metal Strapping


Style A	Style B	Style C

Also known as crimpers, these sealers secure seals (sold separately) onto metal strapping.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

For Open Seals—Sealers for open seals cut two notches on each side of the seal with one operation.

For Closed Seals—Sealers for closed seals cut a single notch on each side of the seal with one operation. For best results, apply two notches per seal.

					For Open Seals		For Closed Seals
Style	For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With		Each		Each
A	1	3/8"	0.015" to 0.025"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T46	0000000	20275T513	0000000
A	2, 3	1/2"	0.015" to 0.023"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T47	000000	20275T514	000000
A	4, 5	5/8"	0.015" to 0.023"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T48	000000	20275T515	000000
A	6, 7	3/4"	0.015" to 0.023"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T49	000000	20275T516	000000
B	3	1/2"	0.023" to 0.031"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T51	000000	———	0
B	5	5/8"	0.023" to 0.031"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T52	000000	———	0
B	7, 8	3/4"	0.023" to 0.031"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T53	000000	———	0
C	8	3/4"	0.025" to 0.035"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T57	000000	20275T55	000000
C	9	1 1/4"	0.025" to 0.035"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T58	000000	20275T56	000000

Electric Tensioners/Sealers for Plastic Strapping

Capable of securing 15 polypropylene straps per minute, this mobile tensioner/sealer saves you time and energy. Manually pull strapping over the package and feed it into the strapping inlet. The tensioner/sealer tensions the strapping around the package, makes a sealless weld, and then feeds out strapping for the next package. Use with Plastic Strapping for Strapping Machines.

	For Coil								Electrical
For Strapping Wd.	Wd.	ID	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Voltage, V AC	Current, amp	Freq., Hz	Connection	No. of Blades	Power Cord Lg., ft.	Wheel Configuration		Each
3/8", 1/2"	8"	8"	35"	23"	30"	120	4.6	50/60	Straight Blade	3	15	Four Swivel Casters (Two with Brakes)	1950T5	000000000

Ratchet-Handle Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose

Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps. Tool has a ratchet-action handle to tighten the band.

			Handle
For Band Wd.	Lg.	Material	Finish	Type		Each



	1/4", 3/8"	8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Vinyl Coated	Ratcheting	5424K3	0000000

Vise-Mount Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose

Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps.

Lg.	Clamping Pull Strength, psi	Material		Each



3/4", 1", 1 1/4"	16 1/2"	6,000	Zinc-Plated Steel	5658K51	0000000

Manual Crimp-Tight Tensioners/Sealers for Plastic Strapping

These tools do double duty, pulling plastic strapping tight and then fastening it with a seal (sold separately). They have multiple levers for tensioning and sealing.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With		Each
11, 14	1/2"	0.018" to 0.031"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping	20885T62	0000000
13, 15, 16, 25	5/8"	0.025" to 0.040"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping	20885T67	000000

Plastic Strapping Tensioners


Style A	Style B

Use these tensioners with buckles in low-tension applications to draw plastic strapping tight around packages.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

Style A—Style A tensioner lets you tighten strapping while threading plastic or wire buckles. It has a built-in cutter for removing excess strapping.

Style B—Style B tensioner uses leverage to pull strapping tight.

For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With	Features		Each



A	10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 25	1/4" to 3/4"	0.020" to 0.045"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping	Built-In Cutter	20885T81	000000


B	18, 19, 20	5/8" to 1 1/2"	0.032" to 0.070"	Basket Weave Polyester Strapping	—	20885T14	00000

Air-Powered Cable Tie Tensioners

Handle high production jobs with minimal effort. Multiple tension settings ensure a precise fit around the bundle. Tensioners tighten cable ties and trim the excess.

Cable Tie Tensioners											Replacement Scraper Blades		Replacement Cable Tie Tensioner Tip Covers
For Cable Tie					Inlet
Style	Wd.	Breaking Strength, lbf	Material	Operating Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Features		Each		Each		Each
Narrow, Standard	0.10" to 0.19"	18 to 50	Aluminum	100	1/8	NPT	Male	Adjustable Tension	7368K8	000000000	7368K4	000000	7368K13	000000

Replacements for Cable Tie Tensioners

		Each
1 Trigger, 1 Trigger Pin for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K15	000000
1 Knob, 1 Screw, 1 Spring, 1 Washer for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K11	00000
1 Screw, 1 Tension Lock, 1 Washer for Aluminum Tensioners	7368K12	00000

Baling Wire Tools

Manual-Twist Handle

Pull-to-Twist Handle

Manual-Twist Handle—Manual twist tools have a revolving handle for quick twisting.

Pull-to-Twist Handle—Pull-to-twist tools have a shaft that rotates when the handle is pulled back.

Tools					Replacement Hooks
Handle
Type	Material	Hook Material		Each		Each
Manual Twist	Wood	Steel	2002T3	00000	———	0
Pull to Twist	Plastic	Steel	2002T5	00000	2002T6	00000

Tensioners/Sealers for Metal Strapping

These tools do double duty, pulling metal strapping tight and then fastening it, without the use of a separate seal. They create a joint by crimping interlocking notches into the strapping and cutting off the excess.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With		Each
2, 3	1/2"	0.015" to 0.025"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T91	0000000
4, 5	5/8"	0.015" to 0.025"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T92	000000
6, 7	3/4"	0.015" to 0.025"	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T93	000000

Battery-Powered Friction-Weld Tensioners/Sealers for Plastic Strapping

These tools use heat to secure strapping without crimping on a seal. They automatically apply tension, weld strapping onto itself, and cut off the excess strapping.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

Strapping Tensioners/Sealers									Chargers
For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	For Use With	Voltage, V DC	No. of Batteries Included	Battery Charger Included		Each		Each
10, 11, 12, 14	3/8", 1/2"	0.019" to 0.031"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping, Smooth Polypropylene Strapping	18	1	Yes	2097T71	000000000	2263N22	000000
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16	1/2", 5/8"	0.019" to 0.040"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping, Smooth Polypropylene Strapping	18	1	Yes	2097T74	00000000	2263N22	00000
16, 17	5/8", 3/4"	0.031" to 0.051"	Embossed Polypropylene Strapping, Smooth Polyester Strapping, Smooth Polypropylene Strapping	18	1	Yes	2097T77	00000000	2263N22	00000

High-Tension Metal Strapping Tensioners


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

These tensioners apply maximum tension to pull strapping more tightly around packages than standard tensioners for metal strapping. They work on irregular surfaces as well as rounded objects. Place the seal on one end and fold strapping back to form a hook, and then slide the other end of the strapping through the seal. Tensioners push against the seal as they tighten strapping, creating high tension without slip. Pull strapping tight manually before applying tension.

Note: To match with compatible strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

Style A—Style A tensioners have a wing handle that you spin to tighten the tension.

Styles B-D—Style B, C, and D tensioners have a lever handle that you squeeze to tighten the tension.

Limited Ratcheting Take Up—Tensioners with limited ratcheting take-up can only be tensioned to a certain point before they need to be reset.

Unlimited Ratcheting Take Up—Tensioners with unlimited ratcheting take-up can be continually tensioned until tight.

	For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	Handle Type	Ratcheting Take Up	For Use With		Each
For Open Seals



	A	32	3/4" to 1 1/4"	0.044" to 0.048"	Wing	Limited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping, 316 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T203	0000000


	For Closed Seals



			B	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 21, 22	3/8" to 3/4"	0.015" to 0.023"	Lever	Limited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T23	000000


			C	3, 5, 7, 8, 23, 29, 30	3/8" to 3/4"	0.020" to 0.031"	Lever	Unlimited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping	20275T201	000000
			C	5, 7, 8, 9, 31	5/8" to 1 1/4"	0.023" to 0.044"	Lever	Unlimited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping	20275T202	000000
			D	5, 7, 8, 9	5/8" to 1 1/4"	0.023" to 0.031"	Lever	Limited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping, High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 302 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T22	000000

Metal Strapping Tensioners


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Replacement Feedwheels	Replacement Ratchet Gears

Use these tensioners to draw metal strapping tight around packages. These tensioners hold the bottom strap while either a feedwheel or gripper bites into the strap and tightens it.

Note: To match with compatible metal strapping, choose items with the same strapping material, width, and thickness or material and strapping group number.

For Open Seals—Tensioners for open seals are for use on flat surfaces. Strapping is wrapped around the package and overlapped on top.

For Closed Seals—Tensioners for closed seals are for use on irregular surfaces as well as rounded objects. Place the seal on one end and fold strapping back to form a hook, and then slide the other end of the strapping through the seal. Tensioners push against the seal as they tighten strapping.

Styles A-C—Style A, B, and C tensioners have a lever handle that you squeeze to tighten the tension. They have unlimited ratcheting take-up, so they can be continually tensioned until tight.

Style D—Style D tensioners have a wing handle that you spin to tighten the tension. They have limited ratcheting take-up, so they can only be tensioned to a certain point before they need to be reset. When the gripper moves all the way back to the handle, you’ll know they need to be reset.

	Tensioners										Replacement Feedwheels		Replacement Ratchet Gears
	Style	For Strapping Group No.	For Strapping Wd.	For Strapping Thk.	Handle Type	Grip Style	Ratcheting Take Up	For Use With		Each		Each		Each
For Open Seals



		A	2, 3, 5, 7	3/8" to 3/4"	0.018" to 0.023"	Lever	Ball	Unlimited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping	5967N12	0000000	———	0	———	0


		B	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 29	3/8" to 3/4"	0.015" to 0.023"	Lever	Cushion	Unlimited	High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 316 Stainless Steel Strapping	2071T163	000000	2071T352	000000	2071T351	000000
		B	2, 3, 5, 7	3/8" to 3/4"	0.018" to 0.023"	Lever	Cushion	Unlimited	Low-Carbon Steel Strapping	5967N11	000000	2071T352	00000	2071T351	00000
		B	8, 9, 32	3/4" to 1 1/4"	0.025" to 0.035"	Lever	Cushion	Unlimited	High-Carbon Steel Strapping, 316 Stainless Steel Strapping	2071T164	000000	2071T354	00000	2071T353	00000


		For Closed Seals



				C	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 21, 23, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33	3/8" to 3/4"	0.015" to 0.031"	Lever	Plain	Unlimited	316 Stainless Steel Strapping, 201 Stainless Steel Strapping	20275T24	000000	2071T354	00000	2071T355	00000


				C	5, 7, 8, 9	5/8" to 1 1/4"	0.023" to 0.035"	Lever	Plain	Unlimited	High-Carbon Steel Strapping	20275T25	000000	2071T354	00000	2071T355	00000
				D	23, 29, 30, 31, 32	1/4" to 3/4"	0.015" to 0.030"	Wing	Plain	Limited	316 Stainless Steel Strapping, 201 Stainless Steel Strapping	5967N21	000000	———	0	———	0

Replacement Blocks, Blades and Handles for Style D

Component		Each
Slide Block	5967N22	0000000
Cutter Blade	5967N23	000000
Tension Handle	5967N24	00000