Hose clamps

OliLt

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What do you do to terminate the tail end of a hose clamp. Specifically, worm screw hose clamps where the tail exits beyond the tightening mechanism. I have scratched or cut myself (minor) a few times when handling hoses with worm drive clamps on them. Thanks in advance, Oli
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I try not to use them whenever possible.

On the air lines I use crimp on clamps. All the lines are the same size, so crimp on are a practical solution.

But with the worm gear about all you can do is turn them so they are least likely to cause a hazard, try to use the correct length, and bend the end down best you can. Maybe curl it under with needle nose.
 
I have tried curling it and I have tried electrical tape. Nothing seems to work long term. The best solution I have found is to take a piece of LARGE heat shrink tubing and slip it over the hose clamp once tight. Once shrunk the heat shrink will form a tight seal around the hose clamp and eliminate any snags or cuts.
 
When I want a neat job that isn't going to cut me later I snug down the clamp, then mark the "tail" with a felt tip pen, remove the clamp and cut off the excess in a sort of "clipped corner" fashion with a cutoff wheel in a Dremel tool, then knock the sharp edges off with a belt sander.

Takes a few extra minutes, but the clamp looks like a "custom" size when done, and nothing protruding to rip skin on later.
 

You can buy repair ends they work GREAT... : ) You can also cut the extra off of a hose clamp I do it all the time... Figure what you need take the clamp apart cut and debur...
 
Like others, when using hose clamps as you asked, I usually just cut any extra end/length off and smooth down and then wrap with tape. That's one way I've seen it done for over sixty years, nothing new or innovative.

John T
 

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