Hose Clamp

Hoses that are filled with fluid are usually connected to machinery with a clamp. Clamps usually hold down the coolant hoses that connect to the radiator as well as the motor. There are three common types of hose clamps.

Types of hose clamps

The screw clamp is also known as a worm gear clamp. It features a built-in screw and is composed of metal like stainless steel. The screw clamp has the screw attached to the thread pattern that is utilized to tighten or loosen them.

The constant tension is another type of clamp that is made to apply pressure to the hose consistently. This type of clamp does not have a screw, but it does have a spring and ring-like shape to it. It requires a different kind of procedure to install the constant-tension clamp like compressing the ends simultaneously.

Another type is the wire clamp, but it is not utilized as much as the other two. The design consists of a single wire that is pressed and manipulated into a "U" shape. The opening side of the U-shaped design has a captive nut and screw, and with the screw unfastened you can locate the wire clamp over the hose and add the screw.

Common problems with a faulty hose clamp

Each hose clamp has a unique feature that retains the hoses and brake lines from leaking. A faulty hose clamp can lead to leaking which can be caused by under-tightening or over-tightening.