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Although generic, hose clamps are the quickest, most practical and adaptable tools f…
Although generic, hose clamps are the quickest, most practical and adaptable tools for fixing flexible hoses (in rubber, PVC or other elastic materials) to hose connectors and fittings in general. Generally, to achieve a good connection between the hose and the connector, all you have to do is tighten the clamp by applying the tightening torque recommended by the manufacturer.
Hose clamps are manufactured and marketed in many different types. These depend on their intended use and on the need for piping to be tightened to a greater or lesser extent and for it to sustain heavier or lighter workloads. Hose clamps come with: screws, bolts and eyelets; tilting housing, quick release and springs; dynamic control of Belleville washers guaranteeing a constant tightening torque; single wire or double wire, or with metal bands of various lengths (most commonly 8-9 mm and 12-13 mm), with solid bands in accordance with DIN 3017 standards, perforated bands (the incisions in the strip are burr-free holes) and embossed bands (the incisions in the strip are raised); bridges to fit spirals; and double clamping systems. They come in plastic or in metal of various types, made for small or large diameters, with a minimal range or to clamp wide varieties of diameters, with bands and separated housings, designed to be easy to use in tight spaces, etc.