Safety clamps

How is a safety clamp constructed?

The safety clamp is constructed from two identical parts with screw holes, or 'shell' halves. You will connect them to the hose to form a cohesive unit by means of four screws (two for each side).

There is a rarer variation of the safety clamp. Its two parts are connected by a hinge on one side, and on the other side, there are holes for a special locking pin.

From which materials are safety clamps built?

Safety clamps are most built from three types of metal:

• teel, 
• brass, 
• aluminium.

Therefore, depending on the type chosen, the different products will differ in some of their properties. This directly affects the type of medium they can work with, as well as the permissible environmental conditions.

What should I look for when choosing a safety clamp?

When choosing a safety clamp, pay attention first and foremost to the dimensions of the hose on which you will fit it. In this way, you will make sure that the product will guarantee maximum tightness and safety during operation.

Among the dimensions to be considered are:

• hose inner diameter, 
• hose wall thickness (should be close to the nominal hose wall thickness specified by the clamp manufacturer), 
• hose outer diameter (must be within the range specified for the hose clamp).

Take the above parameters into account when making your choice, and you will certainly find the right product for your needs.

However, do not forget that clamps are available in several materials. Depending on the medium to be transported, stainless steel will work better in some cases and brass or aluminium in others.

How are safety clamps mounted?

Safety clamps are mounted easily and relatively quickly. Just follow the steps below:

1. Prepare the hose end and stub end (remember it should have a safety collar).
2. Apply the first half of the clamp so that its lock closes on the collar of the stub end. 
3. Apply the other half of the clamp similarly. 
4. If necessary, tighten the clamp first with the mounting screws.
5. Tighten the clamp with the correct screws (the pairs of screws on each side should face the opposite direction). 
6. Make sure that the walls of the hose are not "pinched" (do not flow sideways between the clamp halves).

That's it! From this point, the safety clamp securely and tightly connects the stub end to the hose.

For the hinged model, the assembly is slightly different. This type of clamp has to be placed on the hose and clamped in a vice, then the loose side is locked in place with a pin.