haisstronica Zip Tie Gun, Cable Tie Tool with Adjustable Tension to Fastening and Cutting Nylon Cable Ties with 20pcs Zip Ties

I have used this type of tool for years at work. I got these for use at home, and they compare very well with the industrial tie guns I have used. They can be adjusted to really tighten down a cable tie so they don't slip, and they accommodate different sizes and thicknesses of cable ties.

The media could not be loaded.  I've done harnessing work using zip tie guns similar to this one that are substantially more expensive. So when I found this, I wanted to see how it compared. All things considered, I think it does a pretty good job, but whether or not it'll be worthwhile for you will depend on a few things. It's nice in that it provides the ability to add different levels of tension to your ties before cutting them off with the pull of the trigger. If you're using a ton of zip ties, this might make your life easier. However, it has a few downsides:1- It doesn't do a great job flush-cutting the ties. It did in a few cases, but more often than not I found it leaving a little tail behind, which can be a risk to both your harnesses and your hands. You might need to go back and trim those off.2-The tension adjustment knob is kind of slow and annoying to adjust. Whereas other guns allow you to pick from a few presets, this one does more of an "infinite" variable setting, meaning you might need to turn the knob a few dozen times to go from setting 1 to 2, or 2 to 3, etc. I haven't tested it, but I'm assuming this at least means you get a ton of variability in your tension settings, but IMO, I found it tedious and annoying.I've only used this for doing a dozen or so ties so far, so can't speak to the tools long term durability. Definitely is not constructed as well as the other ones I've used, but at a fraction of the cost you could buy a handful of these and still save some money. The cost is really why I gave this gun 4 starts instead of 3. It's not a bad gun, but it's not amazing, either. Regardless, might be worth adding to your tool collection depending on what you need it for.

The Haisstronica Zip Tie Gun is solidly built, comfortable to use, and works well. I tested it with zip ties of 3 different widths (2.5, 3.6 & 4.5 mm) spanning its stated usable range of 2.2-4.8 mm, and it easily tightened and cut each zip tie on the lowest tension setting of 1. I also tested the different tension settings, and it *really* tightens things down at the highest setting of 3 and the cut portion of the zip tie tended to shoot out the back.There are no instructions in the box. Make sure that the side of the zip tie with grooves is facing down and pull in one continuous motion on the final crank to make a clean and easy cut. The tension adjustor is basically a very fine pitched screw providing continuous tension changes between the 1 and 3 settings on the handle. It takes ~30 partial turns on the thumbscrew/gear to move the tension from 1->2 or 2->3. Therefore, it would not be convenient or useful for tasks that require frequent tension setting adjustments. But if you're dressing wires in an electronics project, set it to about 1 and you're good to go. Similarly, if you're working with pipes or something mechanical that requires more tension, set it to 2-3 and zip away. AC.

These things are lifesaver. I've used one for many many years that acquired second hand. I've since bought two. This is my second purchased one. I got this one for work. I really enjoy the yellow handled on this one. It makes it easier to locate in my tool bag. The adjustability is handy, but I rarely adjust it lower than the maximum or near maximum that I haven't said at. It does occasionally break zip ties. The sudden shock of cutting them causes them to snap though all this really does is highlight low quality zip ties. High quality zip tie will not break with using this. So I will say try not to use the cheap ones with this tool as they won't last as well. But this tool is a lifesaver. It snaps them off Titans them and snaps them off cleanly it doesn't leave a real sharp edge. Some zip types will leave some edge but it's not horrible

I didn't expect miracles from this and while I wish it cut a little bit more flush it does the job very well for the scenarios where I'll need it which are situations that I can't use both hands to tighten the zip tie. I also use this to get the zip ties super tight which it does at the highest setting. The setting wheel is a bit odd and it isn't clear where it's set so it's just sort of a trial and error thing. The tool is good quality and is very easy to squeeze with not a lot of effort on any setting. It also seems sensitive to having the notched side of the zip tie facing down so it can grip it properly. Works with a variety of widths of zip ties. Definitely wish I had this tool for the last 30 years or so.