What is a Hose Clamp and How Does it Work?

Worm Drive Hose Clamps include American Type hose clamps, European Type hose clamps, German Type hose clamps, and British Type hose clamps.

What is a Hose Clamp?

A hose clamp is designed to secure a hose over a fitting, by clamping the hose  down, it prevents the fluid in the hose leaking at the connection. Popular attachments include anything from car engines to bathroom fittings. However, hose clamps can be used in a variety of different industries in order to secure the transportation of products, liquids, gases and chemicals.

There are four overarching categories of hose clamp; screw/band, spring, wire and ear. Each different hose clamp is used depending on the type of hose in question and the attachment at the end.

Jubilee Hose Clips; an incredibly popular type of hose clamp

As one of the most regularly used hose accessories, questions surrounding the use of hose clamps are frequent and plentiful. The following guide will explain, the different types of hose clamps available, their uses, and how to care for your clamps. The different industries in which hose clamps are utilised will also be touched upon, answering all of your hose clamp questions in the process!

Please bear in mind that this article we will focus on screw/band clamps in particular, as they are one of the most common types of hose clamp. Therefore, the following information will be mainly concerning this clamp specifically.

How Do Hose Clamps Work?

1. A hose clamp is firstly attached to the edge of a hose.
2. This edge of the hose is then placed around a chosen object.
3. The clamp now needs to be tightened, securing the hose in place and ensuring that nothing from inside the hose can escape.

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