OETIKER 14100069-GRA Ratchet Pincer, Plumbing Installation Tools, Single-Handed Operation

Clamping toolsare ideal for fastening / holding workpieces securely in place. Oetiker ratchet pincersare used to install and replace ear clamps in hydraulic, coolant & fluid line, automotive, oil & gas, plumbing and maintenance applications. Oetiker14100069-GRA ratchet pincer exerts high clamping force on ear clamps for leak-free operation between connected hose fittings.

Working Mechanism:

• Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer comes fully assembled & pre-adjusted as a single unit from the factory for direct usage.
• Installation Of Ear Clamps: After selecting a right-sized ear clamp according to the hose diameter, slip the ear clamp over the hose and position it towards the hose end. Hold the clamp around its ear using the pincer and apply enough pressure to ensure crimping of the clamp ear & tight assembly over the hose.
• Removal Of Ear Clamps: Place Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer around the clamp ear and apply force to cut & remove the clamp from the hose. Adjustable ear clamps with outer mechanical interlock are easier to remove than normal ear clamps. Users need to peel away the attached clamp end from the mechanical interlock using the ratchet pincer for removing the clamp from the hose.

Features:

• Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer is made of forged steel for high fatigue strength, durability and withstanding harsh usage.
• This ratchet pincer is equipped with a large handle that does not release / open until the ear clamp is fully closed for proper single action closure & preventing damage to the clamp due to secondary crimping force application.
• This manual clamping tool has a light, economical design for easy carrying by the user.
• It has a adjustment nut that can be rotated using a screwdriver for increasing or decreasing the pincer's jaw width.
• This pincer comes with a Go / No-Go gauge for calibrating the tool and checking the accuracy of operation.
• Raptor Supplies also offers Oetiker pincer with handle for ease in operation.

Compatible Accessories:

• Oetiker Ear Clamps: This ratchet pincer is suitable for the installation & removal of both single and double ear clamp variants.

Standards and Approvals:

• ASTM F 2098
• IATF 16949:2016
• ISO 9001:2015

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What size of clamps can be installed using Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer?

A. Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer can be used to install / remove 1, 3/4, 5/8, 1/2 and 3/8 inch sized clamps.

Q. What are the points to consider before operating an Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer?

A. Oetiker 14100069-GRA ratchet pincer's jaw force depends on factors such as applied hand force, jaw gap, local worker safety limits and specific material / application properties. Users should periodically lubricate, readjust & recalibrate this ratchet pincer for proper operation & user safety.

Q. Can Oetiker clamps be reused after removal?

A. Ear clamps can not be reused once they have been cut & removed as their 'ear' gets damaged. However, selected Oetiker clamps like low profile, universal & screw clamps can be reused after removal from hoses.

Q.What is the difference between ratchet pinchers and jaw pincers?

A. Ratchet pinchers generally provide a definite clamping force with an adjustable jaw width for consistent clamping results on similar sized ear clamps. On the other hand, Oetiker jaw pincers do not provide a fixed closing force every time due to its inherent applied force variability. However, selected jaw pincers may be the right fit for applications having limited operating space.