Hose clamps, gear type vs squeeze

hanovertom · Jun 24, 2014

Factory clamps tend to be squeeze type and a little wider than the typical gear type. Is it best to reuse the factory, or replace . Seems to me that I probably tend to over tighten the gear type.

Steve@Advance · Jun 24, 2014

That's really based on personal preference and application.

Some of the newer automotive cooling system clamps are really strong and work well. I will usually reuse them.

Also depends on the condition of the hose and the fitting. If reusing old, hard hose, on a rusty fitting, I would use a worm clamp so I can get it tighter.

Hydraulic return lines are too stiff for spring clamps, need the extra force of a gear clamp.

Good thing about a quality spring clamp is they take up the slack as the hose deteriorates. Worm clamps will not, and vibration can loosen them.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both...

bison · Jun 24, 2014

Factory clamps are always under tension and do a better job keeping things sealed.
They are however a PITA to remove and reinstall without the proper tool.
I usually replace them with gear clamps in places that are hard to get to whenever i have to take one off.
Just use common sense in tightening these gear clamps.
There's no need to torque the **** out of them to get them to seal.

Dick2 · Jun 24, 2014

Avoid worm type clamps from Harbor Freight - they strip out real easy. I buy quality stainless steel clamps from the plumbiong department at Lowes that I can tighten real tight.

GVSII · Jun 24, 2014

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I prefer the screw/worm clamps.I sometimes double clamp a hose just to feel safer.If you over torque a clamp it's your doing.

ASEguy · Jun 24, 2014

I prefer the constant tension clamps. The newer ones lock open and if you squeeze again they lock closed. They usually don't leak and I haven't seen one loosen yet. Worm clamps loosen.

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