When you think of hose clips, you probably think of the hoses in your automobile or ones you use to water your garden. Although stainless steel clamps are typically used to ensure a tight seal between a hose and a barb, there are actually countless other ways to use all types of hose clamps in both daily life and in extraordinary situations. Here are just three unique uses for hose clips you might never have considered.
- Aerospace
In the aviation industry, reliable equipment is an absolute must. There are strict safety standards that must be met to ensure nothing goes awry mid-flight. High-quality hose clamps are used in all kinds of ways, including air intake security, sanitation, and oxygen supply in aircrafts. Because there are specific regulations for these types of clamps, they must be manufactured especially for this use. You can find them in the aerospace and military hose clamp section of the website. - Cameras
Whether you’re an amateur shutterbug or a seasoned professional photographer, you may find that your equipment doesn’t do the job as-is. Some choose to MacGyver their DSLR cameras to provide faster, more accurate focus changes in a way that won’t break the bank. One method actually uses a hose clip, rubber band, drawer pull, and a threaded rod and nut to create a better way to shift their camera’s focus. If you use this method, you just need to be careful not to over-tighten your clamp, which can be disastrous in any application. When you can’t be right behind the camera, it’s amazing what a little clip can do! - Walruses…?
Yes, you read that correctly. Hose clamps have actually been used to help track walruses! One American University project in Alaska required tracking transmitters to be secured to these large animals, but they had no luck with straps and adhesives. They finally turned to hose clamps for a number of reasons: they wouldn’t be ruined by salt water or low temperatures, they were highly durable, and they wouldn’t harm the walruses. For over two years, these clamps were utilized for the experiment. As strange as it may seem, they were truly the best choice!
While you may never personally deal with these strange clamp uses, it illustrates just how versatile these tools can be. No matter your needs, it’s likely that our hose clamps can solve them. For more information, contact Hose Clamp Kings today!
