Adding to my tools are the blue zip tie pliers – Laser 7518.

Due to the increase in power in my second Polo 9n3, at first I happened to have the air pipe fall out of the rubber at the intercooler. I needed blue pliers for the expansion clamps to be able to put it on comfortably:

I found pliers from Laser – not very cheap, but they make better quality tools than the typical Chinese stuff.
In addition, thanks to the angled head, they are easy to push into various nooks and crannies – something the manufacturer itself also extols.

Details:

  • Equipped with waffle shaped jaws.
  • Plastic dipped handles with 35 degree angled head for tight areas.
  • Length 265mm with 0 – 65mm jaw capacity.
  • Spring loaded locking function allows for single handed application.
  • Designed for use on a variety of ring Type and flat band style spring loaded hose clamps and clips.

Photos from the producer: