A hose clamp or hose clip is a device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting such as a barb or nipple. They are used for many purposes, including household repairs, plumbing issues, automotive repairs, and for the parts and attachments to many different types of equipment. Of course, it is important…
A New Improvement Comes to the Hose Clamp Market
Hose clamps are a part of almost every large machine we use on a daily basis or that provides us with fuel, energy, and transportation. They are designed to provide even pressure on all sides, without any gaps, in or to properly seal a hose and allow fluid to pass through an engine or another…
Radiator Hoses: What You Need to Know About Keep Your Car Cool
What is a radiator hose? The radiator/cooling system works hard to keep your engine from overheating, and the hoses of this system are important to its overall function. When you car’s engine runs, it creates a lot of heat. The radiator/cooling system hoses carry a fluid called coolant through the radiator and back through the…
Four Types of Hose Clamps You Should Know About
Hose clamps are without a doubt extremely useful and versatile — they can be utilized in everyday activities, and also in specialized mechanized fields, like the automotive and agricultural industries. Hose clamps help hoses of all kinds do their jobs by keeping a consistently pressurized sealant in place. They are used to attach and seal…
3 Tips for Using Hose Clamps Rule
If you’ve ever used a wire hose clamp, you’ll know that they are much more versatile than they at first appear. Their design allows them to secure a hose over a fitting, therefore preventing any water from the hose leaking at the connection point. Some other uses for these handy dandy simple contraptions include securing…
3 Different Types of Hose Clamps
For any job that involves the transportation of water, the top priority is obviously to prevent any leaks. Not only can this unnecessarily boost water bills, but materials and structures surrounding it could be damaged due to the build up of moisture. Consequently, you’ll wind up facing restorative expenses as well. In order to prevent…
3 Times When You Should Be Using High-Torque Hose Clamps
Thinking about trying out a DIY plumbing project? You’re not alone, if so. There are many simple plumbing and household maintenance tasks that can be performed on your own if you already have a knack for handiwork around the house. However, a big part of performing your own plumbing services is knowing a bit about…
Automotive Technology Expert Says Loose Hose Clamp Could be Source of Strange Smell
There are many different hose clamp types and hose clamp sizes. From large stainless steel hose clamps to mini plastic hose clamps and plenty in between. Basically, they’re a device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting such as a barb or nipple and are normally used for hoses 1/2 in diameter…
Golf Carts Recalled Due to Improperly Installed Hose Clamps
There are many sizes and types of hose clamps, which are used in a variety of applications. Basically, they are used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting, like a barb or nipple. The importance of properly fitted and installed fuel hose clamps was highlighted in a recent case involving gas golf carts,…
Warning: 4 Times When You Should Not Use a Hose Clamp!
We don’t know why exactly, but some men just really love hose clamps. Actually, scratch that, we do know why. It’s because hose clamps are freakin’ awesome. What’s more manly and American than getting a hard job done right? Of course, their inventor Lumley Robinson might disagree. This British Royal Navy Commander invented these handy…