Hose clamps may be small, but they have a big purpose. You can use a hose clamp to keep various types of fitting secure and stable, thus preventing leaks. However, it’s essential to realize that more than one option exists. According to Verified Market Research, there are several different hose clamp types, including worm gear clamps, spring clamps, and wire clamps. Let’s look at these options in greater detail.
Worm Gear Clamps
Worm gear clamps are also known as worm drive hose clamps. This is one of the best-known hose clamp types. You can easily identify a worm gear clamp by the way it functions. When the screw is turned on, the band threads are pulled in like a worm drive so that the ring-shaped metal band tightens properly. Essentially, tightening the screw reduces the diameter, so the clamp tightens securely around the hose. You can alter the diameter of the ring-shaped piece of metal by tightening or loosening the screw.
Spring Clamps
Spring camps are also known as constant tension clamps, and as the name suggests, this type of hose connector acts as a spring. The clamp uses the pressure of a spring to clamp down two ends and will create tension in its natural state. Spring clamps are quite easy to use. All you have to do is press the ends of the spring clamp together. The more force you apply to the tabs, the larger the diameter you create. You then place the spring clamp over the hose and release the tabs, so they’re pinching the hose, securing it in place.
Wire Clamps
Another type of hose clamp is the wire clamp. These are so called because they are made up of a single piece of wire, which is then shaped to form the letter U. A nut and screw are fitted over the opening of this U-shaped wire. To use a wire clamp, you first have to remove the screw. Once the wire clamp goes over the hose, you add the screw back and start tightening it. You stop until the wire clamp is tight enough before securing the screw with a nut. As you can see, wire clamps have a relatively simple design compared to other types of clamps.
Knowing the different hose clamp types will help you select the right hose clamp for your application. Please get in touch with us to find out more about the different types of hose clamps we can provide.
