Heavy duty hose clamps

How is a heavy duty hose clamp constructed?

The heavy duty hose clamp is constructed from several basic components. These include:

• steel strip (straight or with edges turned up for safety), 
• lock (consists of a bolt and hollow sleeves to reduce tensile forces), 
• bridge (separates the hose from the lock, which guarantees even tensile force and protection from damage).

Two types of material are used to manufacture heavy duty hose clamps: galvanized steel and stainless steel. Depending on the version chosen, the product will have slightly different purposes and properties. You can read more about these differences below.

But before we get to them, it is still worth mentioning the differences in the width of the strip. In this regard, you have several sizes to choose from, which are characterized by different strengths. As a general rule, the wider the strip you choose, the more resistant to mechanical forces the heavy duty hose clamp will be.

What types of heavy duty hose clamps are there?

Heavy duty hose clamps come in several types, which we distinguish primarily by manufacturing material (and, in some cases, size). Below, we describe the most popular versions of clamps:

• Heavy duty hose clamp mini — In this version, the heavy duty hose clamp is used to work with small diameter hoses. Thanks to its smaller size, it provides even pressure on narrower hoses, which guarantees tightness and safety. 
• W1 heavy duty hose clamp — The simplest variety made of galvanized steel. Due to the material of production, it is used primarily where high corrosion resistance is not needed. 
• W2 heavy duty hose clamp — In this case, the strap and lock of the product were created from stainless steel, but the screw and pins are still made from galvanized steel. This makes them stronger and more resistant to corrosion. 
• W4 heavy duty hose clamp — This is a stainless steel heavy duty hose clamp, as it was created entirely from stainless steel. Therefore, it works very well in applications that require high corrosion resistance. 
• W5 heavy duty hose clamp — It features the highest quality, as it was created from acid-resistant and non-magnetic stainless steel. It works great in hostile environments where there is a high risk of contact with aggressive external agents.

How are heavy duty hose clamps mounted?

Heavy duty hose clamps are mounted in a simple way. Just slide the clamp onto the hose and tighten the screw in the lock (in most cases you will need a screwdriver for this). Thanks to its design, the strip will tighten evenly on the hose, thus guaranteeing tightness and safety of operation — even under high pressure.

For easier installation, you can also use pneumatic or electric tools.