20/05/2025

Cable tie guns for optimal tensioning and smooth cutting of cable ties

Cable tie guns – reliable, convenient, for long-term use

EVO7i is a lightweight yet robust manual cable tie tool.

Cable tie guns are not all the same – and for good reason. While some cable tie processing tools are suitable for areas that are difficult to access, other cable tie guns must function without electricity when used in mobile applications. There are also the durability and efficiency requirements of modern series production to consider: Cable tie tools must always be reliable and convenient, even during long-term use.

That’s why HellermannTyton offers a comprehensive range of cable processing tools.

Cable tie guns are the ideal solution for optimum tensioning and cutting of cable ties flush to the cable tie head. They eliminate the sharp snags that conventional wire cutters leave behind. Cable tie guns also help accelerate bundling processes and professionalise the tying of cable ties made from various materials and sizes.

See in this video how to cut cable ties safely and without sharp edges using a professional cable tie gun. The EVO7i cable tie gun featured is one of the most lightweight yet robust manual cable tie enough for industrial processing of cable ties:

Manual cable tie guns

For plastic cable ties: EVO7i and EVO9i – precise, reliable tensioning and cutting

With the EVO family of cable tie guns, HellermannTyton offers you the most ergonomic and durable manual cable tie tools on the market. Comfort and function are combined to provide high-quality repeatable cable tying results at a wide variety of tension settings.

The technology in the EVO7i and EVO9i cable tie tools significantly reduces the amount of force required to tension and cut cable ties. The EVO family cable tie processing tools feature quick adjustment for changing between tension setting ranges.

For plastic cable ties: EVO7i and EVO9i – precise, reliable tensioning and cutting

Your advantages: 

  • Ergonomic, non-slip grip for comfortable, secure grip
  • Grip widths for optimum comfort: EVO7i and EVO9i (90mm)
  • TLC (Tension/Lock/Cut) technology for fast, precise tying and cutting with minimal effort
  • Very low-maintenance thanks to extreme durability
  • Simple tension adjustment using rotatable knob
  • Flush, safe cutting of the cable tie directly at the head
  • Virtually no recoil
  • Cable tie widths: EVO7 up to 4.8 mm; EVO9 up to 13.5 mm
  • Narrow nosepiece for installation in tight spaces
  • Individually adjustable and calibrated tension settings

For metal cable ties: MK9SST, up to 16 mm strap width

For metal cable ties: MK9SST, up to 13 mm strap width

With its lightweight, ergonomic design, the MK9SST cable tie gun is an ideal tool for applying the stainless steel cable tie series. Although it is used for applying stainless steel cable ties, the MK9SST cable tie gun enables work to be carried out without operator fatigue.

For easier handling the tensioning is fully adjustable by means of a quick two level control with an additional fine setting. This feature means that 
damage to the bundled materials is easily avoided. The cable ties are automatically cut off flush with the head when the preset tensioning level has been reached.

Zip tie cutter: remove plastic cable ties safely with the EVO cut

The cable tie cutter EVO cut is used for the safe removal of plastic cable ties. So fare cable ties have been removed with a standard side cutter that runs the risk of damaging the cable, with the new EVO cut cable tie removal tool the wire insulation remains intact.

The EVO zip tie cutter is ideally suited for large-scale industrial applications in the field of cable assembly.

EVO cut: cable tie removal tool

It is made of a lightweight ergonomic plastic housing of glass-fibre reinforced polyamide. That’s why it is easy to operate with one hand.

One reason why the bundled goods remain unharmed are the precisely adjusted blades.

However, to ensure that only the cable tie is cut and not cable sets, the matching nosepiece is also required depending on the zip tie width and thickness.


For this reason, our zip tie cutter is available with three different nosepieces:


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Here you find an overview about the nosepiece sizes you can use to cut HellermannTyton cable ties safely:


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Tie cutter: EVO cut

All three nosepieces are securely attached to the EVO cut and can be easily changed using a simple push system.

A light press on "Push" releases the locking mechanism and the front cap can be pulled off. The front nosepiece can be put back on just as easily.

Introducing the EVO cut

EVO cut eLearning

You would like to get to know the EVO cut even better? Then take a look at our eLearning now. Here you will learn more about the tool and its benefits in an interactive and vivid way. See for yourself, completely free of charge and with just one click.

The range of cable tie guns is bigger than you probably imagine: Our portfolio includes cable tie tools for every need

Manual cable tie guns for plastic cable ties:

Manual cable tie guns for stainless steel cable ties:

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What does TLC mean?

TLC logo

TLC technology stands for Tension/Lock/Cut. This bit of technology makes all the difference in the EVO7i and EVO9i cable tie guns.

TLC Tension

1. Tension
The cable tie is tensioned to the preselected tensile force.

TLC Lock

2. Lock
Once the selected tensile force is reached, the cable tie gun automatically clamps the cable tie strap. The manual force usually required to keep the cable tie tensioned is no longer required.

TLC Cut

3. Cut
All the user has to do is pull the cable tie gun lever back gently. Very little force is required for the flush, smooth cut.

The benefit of the TLC technology in the EVO cable tie tools is immediately obvious to anyone used to conventional cable tie guns. Locking the tensioned strap before the cut reduces the mechanical strain on the tie, the blade and the operator’s muscles. The lack of recoil helps minimise repetitive strain injuries when operators manually tie thousands of cable ties per shift.

How does a cable tie gun work?

How does a cable tie gun work?

Cable tie guns are often used when cable ties are processed in large quantities. The aim is to make it easier to tie large quantities of cable ties quickly and cut off the excess strap flush to the tie head. Cable tie guns also help tension and cut cable ties in hard-to-reach spaces, or at awkward angles, using one hand.