Pliers for strain relief bushes? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FrankE
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2019, 10:42:58 pm
content: I've a Mascot charger that has no output though orange indicator is on.The pliers for these are quite expensivehttps://www.mouser.co.uk/Heyco/Tools-Supplies/Tools/Pliers-Tweezers/_/N-5gga?P=1z13w3leven the RS ones are dear:https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-bushing-accessories/0392012/?sra=pstkThere are cheapos on ebay but they look stamped, not forged:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Strain-Relief-Bushing-Pliers-Tool-Grommet-Insert-Crimpers/221891138584?epid=876363216&hash=item33a9be1418:g:IuQAAOSwVL1V~nX~:rk:12:pf:0Has anyone used these? Are they robust enough to do the job or quite flimsy?Do they suit a range of bush sizes?

author: PTR_1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2019, 12:06:20 am
content: If it’s a one off, I normally make do with needle nose or a set of bullnose pliers. Not tiny precision ones though.Squeeze it down without getting the cable, twist 90 degrees and pull

author: BurningTantalum
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2019, 12:09:50 pm
content: All these years in the business and I never knew that there was a tool for this bush!I have never fitted one professionally though, but come across them all the time when replacing mains leads that are too short/damaged.I detest them with a passion, and usually cut them out with cutters if I need to remove them, then replace with a proper gland.BT

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 12:29:18 am
content: Even USD 7 seems too much for 2 stamped pieces of metal:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pc-Electrical-Strain-Relief-Bushing-Assembly-Steel-Pliers-Tool/32869393122.htmlThe ergonomics of the expensive pliers does not look too good either.They seem very top heavy and awkward to work with all day.For occasional use I would get the el-cheapo stamped one.If I had to do 1000's of strain relief bushings ...I'd probably end up buying both.The heavy forged versions seem to have more leverage, and thus you don't have to squeeze less hard, but the el-cheapo's look like they can probably get the job done well enough.You might try some other western shops, some may have other models.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2019, 05:05:49 pm
content: Lol i drill that trash out and put a junction box threaded connector on them. With a bit of silicone and some loctite its generally better. I do this on all light fixtures i install. I utterly hate those plastic clamp things.Use a step drill to enlarge hole

author: mr.fabe
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2019, 12:35:03 pm
content: I bought this one from Amazon and it actually works great. Buy from a merchant that accepts returns so you can test it out yourself.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2019, 01:09:17 pm
content: Depends on the application/use-case. For something you do a few times a year, just man-handle it with ordinary pliers. If it is something you encounter a few times a month, or especially if it is for regular use, then its worth buying a special tool.