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I'm a Computer Tech by trade and this is going to save a lot of time cable managing psu's servers and case i/o data cables and the positive side no sharp edges left to cause injury or risks of scratches to new hardware.
I’ve always laughed at a tools just to tighten tie wraps but it actually looks quite good. Although not recommended to use them on data cabling only Velcro but we all know in the real world that doesn’t happen, usually only on the final drop to a cab and inside a cab. love this show lads, always been into tool shows on tv etc so naturally I’m keen on this channel 😀👌🏼
for branding panels at music festivals and events this could be brilliant. Yes the considerate amongst the crews putting up such panels use flush cutters to make sure there are no evil razor edges (and trust me they can do unbelievable amounts of damage ) but one click to tighten and flush cut could save a bit of time. Also in events world cable ties are quite often used to secure temporary seating together which could be several thousand ties per event in places where you really really don't want sharp edges and you also want proper tension.
@@JimWhitaker Zip tie tensile strength is the amount of weight a zip tie can hold safely without breaking. For example, a single zip tie with a tensile strength of 120 lbs. will break if it is used to hold something weighing over 120 pounds.
Could you maybe do an apprentice tools video, best, most durable tools for an apprentice. Just the basics like cutters, pliers, tape measures, pipe grips, hammers. I don’t know if this is your kind of video but it would make a good series.
I use the Stainless Steel version as the use of SS cable ties helps compliance with 521.10.202. If the tray is mounted sideways or upside down. Also used at least every metre on all outside work
Ty Wrap was a US product. I believe they invented them. They were first used in the telephone industry. One idea was that you pull out a wire from a harness and insert others easily, by cutting off the ties one by one and retying one by one as a new wire is inserted. Difficult to do with the old fashioned string binding.
Cable ties are used a lot in our company and any installation with sharp edges is thrown back. Personally I have a set of Lindstrom flush cut side cutters.
I used to have some Lindstrom top cutters for the same use - *Gordon - I’d never used a cable tie cutter until this one showed up. It’s a keeper for our panel work
I've always rolled back on cutting cable ties with sidecutters, I've always had a nice clean cut, looking at the tools seems a little bulky to get into small spaces? Something to think about
so is the UNIFOX-CT 4,8 the same as UNIFOX-CT 4,8P just with more visible scale? also many other brands have tool that look the same as UNIFOX-CT 4,8 are they all buy from same OEM? or just copying/reverse engineering and making own stamping dies? or is the Factory using UNIFOX-CT 4,8 dies on the third shift to sell to other? and update version is to try to get lost business back?
I accidentally bled on Nick Mason's snare drum from a gantry because of a cable tie that sliced through my wrist. This tool is taking away that opportunity for anecdote
It's interesting to see this as I've recently seen cables in situ where they have been tied so tight that the cable tie has damaged the outer sheath and the insulation so much that parts of the Copper were seen. Maybe the fact that the tension can be adjusted it will prevent damage as well as the other direction where the cable tie wasn't pulled right enough. I have a question though... When you use cable ties and they pull quite tight, does it affect the temperature of the cable in the section that's been cable tied - or overall?
Great video guys. I won't say much about this as I have already done so on an earlier video as i'am sure you know. But please how many more over priced and pointless tool's must we put up with?
@@efixx sorry to be a bit of a grumpy old fart. On a serious note I think it's a good tool for some one who work on computer cabnits or telecommunications, But I can't see how it would be useful for electrictions?
Yikes! Plastic/nylon cable ties should NEVER be used on Cat.5/6/7/8 cables! Even on the tie which can still slide (@8:22) there is visible damage to the cable as it is too tight. I do reject any data cable installation where the installer has used cable ties - velcro is the only acceptable cable tie on my jobs. Crushing the cable is the number one reason for long-term cable degradation, and can even result in newly installed cables failing the NEXT/FEXT and/or bandwidth tests. Twin-and-earth is much more tolerant, although I'd also be nervous about cable ties on singles.
How we do it is, as the data bundle comes out of the aligning tool we use velcro straps and if we need to use cable ties to secure to tray or basket etc, the ties are wrapped over the velcro, in most cases very few cable ties are used as the velcro holds the bundles tight enough.. cable ties shouldn't be used directly on data bundles
I know you’re being paid to big these items up, but really? You don’t need to set your tie wraps to any tensile strength and they can be cut off without causing the sharp point you so dramatically showed. I don’t run my hand, fingers or any other appendages over bunches of electric cables to find sharp edges like you seem to do.
Not of any real use, table 4C1 explains why you dont cable tie cables tightly together for mains loads. And then using velcro straps is prefered for data cables....
A great solution for a problem that doesn't exist 🤣. It looks like he intentionally made the cable tie sharp with the cutters. I have never had a problem with this personally.
@@arnaringi5253 Definitely, to screw in those long radiator screws all the way through, and order some extra thermal paste because the pre-applied amount is insufficient.
The Thomas & Betts ERG 50 I own is almost 170 Euros if you buy it separately. But I bought it in a set with a whole bunch of cable ties, the set was 159 Euros two years ago: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0028YD3EG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have worked in large datacenters, (Dell, IBM, hp). And there is no way i hell we used ziptie cutters, we only used Velcro bands, but in electrical panels and on boats and ships I have used it alot
I Would subscribe as some video's are helpful but what annoys me is i have been subscribed before and you have been TO LAZY TO REPLY which i think shows a little contempt for your viewers. I did give a positive comment but you seem to ignore mine but answer plenty of other's even when they were posted well after mine.
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When draper torque screwdriver set on the list which number it is???
Well that was different 👏🏼👍😄
Didn’t even know this tool existed! So many things to zip tie properly!!!
I'm a Computer Tech by trade and this is going to save a lot of time cable managing psu's servers and case i/o data cables and the positive side no sharp edges left to cause injury or risks of scratches to new hardware.
I use the Panduit version everyday brilliant tool, get laughed off site most of the time but then again I know which cables I’ve dressed in 😁
When I did my apprenticeship 20years ago I was made to cut the ties with a knife to avoid sharp edges. That tool looks good
I love these two. They are so corny they are brilliant. 😊
Thanks John - tune in on Wednesday night for live corniness 🥴
Not something that I will use, but interesting to see whats out there, great job
I use the unifox and hellerman for stainless, but by hand with a nice set of flush cutting side cutters for plastic.. good vid as always
I’ve always laughed at a tools just to tighten tie wraps but it actually looks quite good. Although not recommended to use them on data cabling only Velcro but we all know in the real world that doesn’t happen, usually only on the final drop to a cab and inside a cab.
love this show lads, always been into tool shows on tv etc so naturally I’m keen on this channel 😀👌🏼
We'd never used one until this turned up - but it's a keeper especially for our panel work!
I've never pulled that hard after a restful weekend 🤣. Great video gents nice tool 👍
Great vid, thanks guys 👍👍
Bloody love this channel
for branding panels at music festivals and events this could be brilliant. Yes the considerate amongst the crews putting up such panels use flush cutters to make sure there are no evil razor edges (and trust me they can do unbelievable amounts of damage ) but one click to tighten and flush cut could save a bit of time. Also in events world cable ties are quite often used to secure temporary seating together which could be several thousand ties per event in places where you really really don't want sharp edges and you also want proper tension.
Always learning. Never knew these existed or that there was something called cable tie tensile. 👍
It's tension, not tensile strength.
@@JimWhitaker Zip tie tensile strength is the amount of weight a zip tie can hold safely without breaking. For example, a single zip tie with a tensile strength of 120 lbs. will break if it is used to hold something weighing over 120 pounds.
Could you maybe do an apprentice tools video, best, most durable tools for an apprentice. Just the basics like cutters, pliers, tape measures, pipe grips, hammers. I don’t know if this is your kind of video but it would make a good series.
Yes we are working on this
I use the Stainless Steel version as the use of SS cable ties helps compliance with 521.10.202. If the tray is mounted sideways or upside down. Also used at least every metre on all outside work
Ty Wrap was a US product. I believe they invented them. They were first used in the telephone industry. One idea was that you pull out a wire from a harness and insert others easily, by cutting off the ties one by one and retying one by one as a new wire is inserted. Difficult to do with the old fashioned string binding.
Good information about tie tools I have a plastic one but in this video better I have keep going efixx
Does you guys or Phoenix contact have a standard for how much zip tie tension use in wires, pneumatic tubes, etc, without damaging them?
Cable ties are used a lot in our company and any installation with sharp edges is thrown back. Personally I have a set of Lindstrom flush cut side cutters.
I used to have some Lindstrom top cutters for the same use - *Gordon - I’d never used a cable tie cutter until this one showed up. It’s a keeper for our panel work
I've always rolled back on cutting cable ties with sidecutters, I've always had a nice clean cut, looking at the tools seems a little bulky to get into small spaces? Something to think about
My left hand is a fine example of cable ties cut to “cut” 😂😂
so is the UNIFOX-CT 4,8 the same as UNIFOX-CT 4,8P just with more visible scale?
also many other brands have tool that look the same as UNIFOX-CT 4,8 are they all buy from same OEM?
or just copying/reverse engineering and making own stamping dies?
or is the Factory using UNIFOX-CT 4,8 dies on the third shift to sell to other?
and update version is to try to get lost business back?
I accidentally bled on Nick Mason's snare drum from a gantry because of a cable tie that sliced through my wrist. This tool is taking away that opportunity for anecdote
It's interesting to see this as I've recently seen cables in situ where they have been tied so tight that the cable tie has damaged the outer sheath and the insulation so much that parts of the Copper were seen. Maybe the fact that the tension can be adjusted it will prevent damage as well as the other direction where the cable tie wasn't pulled right enough. I have a question though... When you use cable ties and they pull quite tight, does it affect the temperature of the cable in the section that's been cable tied - or overall?
Hi another great video. Did you mention how much it costs?
deep breath and check out the links in the description
£40 for plastic £130 for the stainless cutter.
efixx I'm glad I only use plastic cable ties 😂
about time the right tool is used,been cut many times by snip and go engineers lack of care for anyone following.
Good point 👍
Should always use Velcro straps on data cables not Tie raps
Will this do metal ties as well lads?
This version won’t - but link in description will take you to the metal version.
sparky OSD appeased !
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Great video guys.
I won't say much about this as I have already done so on an earlier video as i'am sure you know. But please how many more over priced and pointless tool's must we put up with?
I’m sure we’ll find a few more!
@@efixx sorry to be a bit of a grumpy old fart. On a serious note I think it's a good tool for some one who work on computer cabnits or telecommunications,
But I can't see how it would be useful for electrictions?
Yikes! Plastic/nylon cable ties should NEVER be used on Cat.5/6/7/8 cables! Even on the tie which can still slide (@8:22) there is visible damage to the cable as it is too tight. I do reject any data cable installation where the installer has used cable ties - velcro is the only acceptable cable tie on my jobs. Crushing the cable is the number one reason for long-term cable degradation, and can even result in newly installed cables failing the NEXT/FEXT and/or bandwidth tests.
Twin-and-earth is much more tolerant, although I'd also be nervous about cable ties on singles.
Yes lesson learned for us - 🙏 They are used extensively in control panels which are mostly Tri-rated singles.
Re: cable ties on data cables. Should probably stay out of IBM data centre's 😁
@@_Steven_S I have every intention of doing so! 🤣
Too many times I have cut myself on cable ties. Would’ve been good to see how tightening with side cutters compares to this tool.
velcro ties for data cables!
Good idea but shouldnt be used on data cables
How else would you secure data cables to baskets etc?
Found my own answer - velcro cable ties - perhaps an area for us to investigate further.
You should use Velcro straps on data cable
How we do it is, as the data bundle comes out of the aligning tool we use velcro straps and if we need to use cable ties to secure to tray or basket etc, the ties are wrapped over the velcro, in most cases very few cable ties are used as the velcro holds the bundles tight enough.. cable ties shouldn't be used directly on data bundles
They restrict the flow of the internet 😂
All these gadgets come with a high price tag, Toolstation do the ‘Stainless Steel Cable Tie Gun’ for £100 less, Which works well.
Cheaper alternative, flush cut side cutters ,a lot of telecom guys use them (data).
I know you’re being paid to big these items up, but really?
You don’t need to set your tie wraps to any tensile strength and they can be cut off without causing the sharp point you so dramatically showed.
I don’t run my hand, fingers or any other appendages over bunches of electric cables to find sharp edges like you seem to do.
Pedant alert. The tensile strength is inherent in the cable tie material - the tool is just applying a tensile load.
Not of any real use, table 4C1 explains why you dont cable tie cables tightly together for mains loads. And then using velcro straps is prefered for data cables....
4C1 Depends upon the loading and design of the circuits being grouped with regards to conductor size.
A great solution for a problem that doesn't exist 🤣. It looks like he intentionally made the cable tie sharp with the cutters. I have never had a problem with this personally.
It's tension that is set on the tool, not tensile strength.
Would you believe some people call them tweezers?
Jeez 🙄
the same kind of people who can't build a PC (basically Lego) but still make a tutorial about it and end up recommending buying a Mac
@@Candisa dont forget the swiss army knife that hopefully has a PH screwdriver
@@arnaringi5253 Definitely, to screw in those long radiator screws all the way through, and order some extra thermal paste because the pre-applied amount is insufficient.
Lovely ....but £50 😏🙄
goob
£50 😱
This is the cheap knock off version of the panduit originals that are £250 😂
The Thomas & Betts ERG 50 I own is almost 170 Euros if you buy it separately. But I bought it in a set with a whole bunch of cable ties, the set was 159 Euros two years ago:
www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0028YD3EG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have worked in large datacenters, (Dell, IBM, hp). And there is no way i hell we used ziptie cutters, we only used Velcro bands, but in electrical panels and on boats and ships I have used it alot
Last time I was in a Softlayer DC it was a cable tie party on the data install
It does look foxy 🦊 but to be honest it's a gimmick
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! - For is it’s a keeper especially for panel work
@@efixx okay I'll be open minded and put them on my list to try 😜
I Would subscribe as some video's are helpful but what annoys me is i have been subscribed before and you have been TO LAZY TO REPLY which i think shows a little contempt for your viewers. I did give a positive comment but you seem to ignore mine but answer plenty of other's even when they were posted well after mine.
J J - We try to answer most comments if we are around - sorry 😢 if we missed yours. It’s certainly not down to laziness.
I think this post should be edited to say TO BUSY TO REPLY I think you can agree with me that almost all efixx video's are interesting and helpful.
Also a subscription to the channel is free and definitely worth it I hope this post has been some help