Astro Pneumatic (AST9409A) Hose Clamp Pliers

by Astro Pneumatic

Product Description

• Allows for extra reach, removal and locking of clamps into open position
• Allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16" - 2-1/2" (18mm-54mm)
• Precision clamp on end of flexible cable allows for extended reach where other models cannot reach
• Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster
• Rubber dipped handle

Body of Pliers have a lifetime warranty. Cable and spring are wearable items and must be replaced. Other features include: double gear lock, widened lock lever with two teeth to eliminate possibility of slippage, deeper cut gears to insure proper alignment with lock lever and thicker wire and cable to enhance durability.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000I1IX6E
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,206 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool, September 10, 2009

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Billy J. Rowe (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic (AST9409A) Hose Clamp Pliers (Misc.)

As a mechanic, I use this tool almost everyday, great price, works great. Can be a little tough in tight spots, but overall an awesome tool that makes my job so much easier. I've owned this tool for about a year now with no problems.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke on the very first hose clamp., March 16, 2011

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K. Rochester - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic (AST9409A) Hose Clamp Pliers (Misc.)

I was very excited to get this tool. I wanted to love it. After countless repairs using channel lock pliers on hose clamps, I was finally ready to upgrade. I had to change the radiator on the wifes 2002 Jeep Liberty, so I took the opportunity to snag a pair of these thinking it would make the job easier. I put them up on the first clamp, the upper radiator hose, and gave it a squeeze with my right hand. The ferrule that crimps on to the end of the cable popped off before the clamp even released the hose. I don't know if this was just a manufacturing defect, or a weak crimp, but I did not even get 1 hose clamp off with this tool before it broke. I ended up doing the job with good old channel locks again. Amazon returned the tool without any problem, so I was only out the few bucks for return shipping. I did not re-order another one because after looking at it I think the crimp design is a weak point and would break again in the future. You might be able to modify it to secure it better, but for a new tool I should not have to do this. I would like to get another tool like this in the future, but will be looking for something of higher quality for sure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best for the smaller clamps, November 11, 2010

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capttris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Astro Pneumatic (AST9409A) Hose Clamp Pliers (Misc.)

The price was right on this one. I have a 91 Honda with approx 1/2 inch ID coolant hoses and 3/4 inch heater hose. I think this is fairly standard for many cars. These pliers have trouble getting down to that smallest size and cannot lock down at that size, as they are at their smallest setting. I got the job done but would rather have not "cheaped out". The Craftsman pliers look better, but I have not tried them.
Therse work well on larger clamps, but if you have small ones, I would spent a few more dollars on a better pair.