Hose clamp
2023-06-14
A hose clamp or hose clip or hose lock is a device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting such as a barb or nipple.
Screw/band (worm gear) clamps Edit
Screw clamps consist of a galvanized or stainless steel band into which a screw thread pattern has been cut or pressed.
Spring clamps are typically made from a strip of spring steel, cut so that one side has a narrow protrusion centered on the end, and the other side a pair of narrow protrusions on either side.
Wire clamps consist of a piece of heavy wire, typically made of steel, first bent into a tight U, then formed into a ring shape with one end overlapping the other, and finally the ends bent outwards and cut.
Ear Clamps consist of a band (usually stainless steel) into which one or more “ears” or closing elements have been formed.
One of the fundamental goals of most hose clamps is to ensure a tight seal between the hose and the barb, preventing the working fluid from escaping.
The other goal of a hose clamp is to provide mechanical attachment keeping the hose attached to a barb, hose nipple, or tube.