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Hose clamps are used to prevent leaks on different kinds of pipes and fittings. You might have used them to fasten a garden hose, but they are also mainly featured in-vehicle motors. There are many different kinds of hose clamps, and the most commonly used is the worm drive MS hose clamp. This type of hose clamp features a screw head, and you can turn the screw to tighten or loosen the grip/torque.
Cheaper hose clamps are typical of low quality, but today quality is determined by:
- What material is it made from — stainless steel, carbon steel, and so on.
- How much is the screw to clamp grip?
- What kind of hose is it for?
Use the questions listed above as a checklist to purchase the correct worm drive MS hose clamp, robust and durable.
The Features Of A Worm Drive MS Hose Clamp
Typically, the worm drive, also known as a screw band clamp, features a band that runs into a captive screw. This kind of hose clamp’s effectiveness depends on how much thread pattern the screw has to grip. The same hose clamps are either galvanized or made from stainless steel to make them more durable and robust.
Stainless steel hose clamps are useful in conditions that are prone to corrosion and rust. These places are…
