Lisle Corp. offers Offset Boot Clamp Pliers that are designed to work in confined spaces.
The pliers work from the side (the head is turned 90°) unlike traditional tools that work from the end.
The unique offset design allows the technician to work on clamps on larger sized boots.
The top plate on the pliers flattens the crimp.
These pliers work on most ear-type clamps except those requiring a torque reading.
Use the pliers parallel to the boot (perpendicular to the clamp) to crimp the clamp.