Reddit reviews Klein Tools 86570 Tie Tensioning Tool, for Ties Rated at 120 to 250-Pound, Supplies up to 65-Pound of Tension, Handle Grips for Comfort
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Tensions up to 65-pounds (29.5 kg)Maximum tie width of 15/32-Inch (12 mm)Designed for work with ties rated at 120-250-pounds (54.4 to 113 kg)Handle grips for comfortFeed end of tie through tip of tool
I've seen several places where they use one of these tools to tension zip ties, and they can pull them pretty tight. Definitely not recommended for cables
https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-86570-Nylon-Tensioning/dp/B004G3RO5G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1505905033&sr=8-6&keywords=Cable+tie+cutter
Or the gun style.
Klein Nylon Tie Tensioning Tool
When I worked HVAC and installed flexible insulated ductwork, there was a specific, specialized tool that was pretty awesome. The conduit secured to the boots with these massive zipties, way bigger than even the handcuff-sized ones.
You looped the tie around the junction, started it in the clasp, then put the end of the tie into the ratcheting hand tool. Then you just squeezed it, released it, like a hand exerciser, it pulled the tie to a tension you could specify (strong enough to crush a galvanized steel boot if your weren't careful) and when it hit that spec-tension, it automatically clipped it off even right at the clasp.
And all this took about 10-20 seconds. I don't know, but I'd almost bet there is a similar tool for many smaller ziptie applications.
Edit: it MAY have been this specific one http://www.amazon.com/Klein-86570-Nylon-Tensioning-Tool/dp/B004G3RO5G
Something like this one by Klein tools.