In Focus: Mayhew Pro Ratcheting Hose Clamp Pliers

Sept. 2, 2016
These hose clamp pliers feature a reinforced cable, unique pivoting jaw design.

The Mayhew Tools Pro Ratcheting Hose Clamp Pliers, No. 28680, feature a reinforced, flexible 5/64" cable; a pivoting jaw design to fit all hose clamps up to 2"; specialty bi-material hand grips with a snap feature for compact storage; and a ratchet lock with slide guide. Mayhew’s pliers allow users to change the cable quickly, and the tool works on a wide range of hose clamps. If necessary, cable replacement is made easy. Replacement cables are available separately.

Application

Mayhew offers a hose clamp pliers that works on the widest range of hose clamps, is comfortable, easy to store, and perhaps most importantly, is easy to maintain with the quickest cable change on the market, says the company. 

Origin

These hose clamp pliers utilize a flexible cable with a precision machined clamp at the end to reach where other pliers cannot. The flexibility of the pliers enables the user to reach, remove and lock clamps into the open position. These pliers have been designed to make the job easier and more cost efficient.

Selling points

These pliers feature:

  • A reinforced cable
  • Unique pivoting jaw design
  • Specialty hand grips
  • Ratchet lock with slide guide.
  • If necessary, cable replacement is very easy.

Features and benefits

Mayhew’s hose clamp pliers include the following innovations:

  • Unique jaw design to fit all typical hose clamps up to 2” (51mm).
  • Extra heavy duty, flexible cable measuring 5/64” (2mm).
  • Bi-material grips with snap feature for compact storage.
  • Ratchet lock with slide guide.
  • Easy-to-replace cable.
  • Pivoting jaw piece.
  • Replacement cables are sold separately [Repair kit No. 28682]

Manufacturing specs

  • Made in France.
  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Stamped metal.

Storage and display

These hose clamp pliers are shipped/packaged in a display box with butterfly hole for easy hanging on a peg or flat stacked on a shelf. 

Suggested retail price

$106.27

For more information

http://mayhew.com 

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