Elastrator Tail Cutter Set with Rings

Product Overview

This elastrator tail cutter set shows everything a farm needs to start elastic ring tail docking: a stainless steel plier, a blue plastic plier, and a loose pile of green and red elastic rings. The two pliers lie beside the rings so the buyer sees that the tool and the consumable ring go together. The steel plier gives the heavy-duty option, the blue plier gives the light option, and the rings are the disposable part that runs out with every litter.

Buying the set means a new farm does not have to order pliers and rings separately and guess at compatibility. Both pliers in the set are sized for the same elastic rings, so whichever tool the staff picks up, the rings on the shelf will fit.

Key Features and Benefits

• Two pliers in one set - stainless steel and blue plastic pliers together, giving the farm a heavy-duty tool and a light backup.
• Elastic rings included - green and red rings are shown with the pliers, so the set arrives ready to dock tails on day one.
• Matching ring system - both pliers stretch the same ring size, so staff never worry about tool and ring mismatch.
• Steel and plastic choice - the steel plier suits daily heavy work, the blue plier suits lighter or spare duty.
• Hooked prong nose - both pliers hold the ring on four prongs for even stretching during application.
• Spring return handles - automatic jaw opening keeps the whole litter processing line moving.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Elastrator tail cutter set with rings
• Contents: stainless steel elastrator plier, blue plastic elastrator plier, green and red elastic rings
• Steel plier: stainless steel frame, heavy duty
• Blue plier: plastic frame with metal prongs, light weight
• Rings: elastic docking rings in green and red
• Application: piglet tail docking with elastic rings
• Fitting: rings load onto the four prongs of either plier

Materials and Quality

The steel plier is all stainless steel, the blue plier has a molded plastic frame with metal prongs and spring, and the rings are elastic rubber formed into small loops. Before the set is packed, both pliers are tested for spring action and prong alignment, and the rings are checked for consistent size so they stretch evenly. A ring that tears mid-stretch wastes time on a live piglet, so ring quality is inspected as part of the set.

Because this product is sold as a kit, we make sure the rings shown actually fit the pliers shown. Customers ordering the set get a working combination rather than two items that almost match. The loose ring pile in the photo also gives new buyers a realistic sense of how many consumables come with the first order, so they can plan their next ring refill without guessing.

How to Use and Maintain

Pick either plier, slip an elastic ring over its four prongs, squeeze to stretch the ring, place it over the piglet tail at the docking position, then release and pull the plier away. Keep rings in their bag between litters so rubber stays elastic, and wipe the prongs of both pliers after use. The steel plier can be washed more aggressively; the blue plastic one simply needs a wipe dry, then both hang back on the rack ready for the next litter.

Applications

This set suits new pig farms buying their first docking equipment, because one order covers tool and consumables. It also suits established farms that want a spare light plier next to their daily steel one, and goat or sheep farms starting ring-based docking for the first time. Distributors can offer the set as a higher-value package than selling pliers alone, since customers almost always need rings anyway. Two pliers also mean one tool can stay in the farrowing aisle while the other sits clean on the shelf, so processing never pauses for washing.

Because the set mixes a premium steel tool with a light blue tool, it also works well as a demonstration pack at farm supply shows, where visitors can feel both weights before ordering. We can also add extra ring bags to the same set if a customer wants a larger starting consumable stock.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry, livestock and farm breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this set, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many rings come in the set?

The image shows a pile of green and red rings as the included consumable. Exact ring quantity per set can be discussed with our sales team, since farms order ring bags in different pack sizes.

Q2: Do I really need two pliers?

The steel plier is the daily work tool, and the blue plier is a light backup. Many farms keep both so a broken prong never stops processing, and staff also like a light tool for quick litters.

Q3: Are green and red rings different sizes?

The colors shown are standard elastic docking ring colors. They fit the same prong system on both pliers; tell us your animal size and we will confirm the ring pack that suits your herd.

Q4: Can I order just the rings later?

Yes, the elastic rings are sold separately in bags. Once the pliers are in service, farms reorder rings as the consumable, which keeps running cost low and lets you choose the ring color for the next season.