Cable Tie Removal Tool The ACT Cable Tie Removal Tool features a proprietary cutting head design with smooth, curved tips that slip behind a cable tie to pull it away from the wire harness, simultaneously cutting it without nicks or damage. It is made from heat treated alloy steel, and contains double insulated and cushioned grips, a return spring, lock and properly leveraged scissor-action cutter. Suitable for retrofitting and repairing wire harnesses in assembly and field service applications, it can safely remove plastic, copper or aluminum cable ties up to 1/2" wide.