OETIKER 15500013 0226.0R Ear Clamp, Stainless Steel, 0.27 Inch Band Width, 19.8 to 22.6 mm Size Range

Oetiker 15500013 hose clamp is used in the automotive, plumbing and irrigation facilities to provide a secure connection between hoses and fittings while preventing leakage.

• Oetiker 15500013 hose clamp comes with a pre-shaped insert that delivers effective & all-around sealing during installation.
• This hose clamp features stainless steel (UNS S30400) construction for structural rigidity and resisting corrosion of more than 1000 hours as per DIN EN ISO 9227.
• It is equipped with a mechanical interlock to keep it closed over a hose and has a single ear for exerting uniform compression.
• This hose clamp has burr-free strip edges for minimum risk of damage to the hose.
• It features a one-piece design without any movable parts for tamper-proof operation and secure connections.
• This clamp offers quick assembly and has a visible deformation that provides evidence of proper closure.

Q. How to measure a hose clamp?

A.

• Take an outer diameter (OD) measurement of the hose that is attached to the fitting.
• Select a hose clamp so that the hose's outer diameter is roughly in the middle of the clamp's clamping range.

Q. What general safety instructions are needed to follow while using this clamp?

A.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield with safety glasses or goggles.
• Work holding requirements for the job should be matched with the following clamp features to select the proper clamp style and size: strength and weight (eg: consider the size and nominal clamping pressure), opening (length of reach), throat depth (depth of reach), and ease of adjustment & clamping surfaces (materials used and size).
• Dispose off clamps with bent frames and replace bent spindles, if possible.
• Ensure that the pressure plate and anvil parts of the clamp are in full contact with the workpiece before tightening.
• Remove clamps as soon as the job is finished.