Gates polymeric (shrinkwrap) hose clamps

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anyone ever use these? They sound like a good permanent repair technique if you add a backer, ie. pipe section under its hose ends. Wonder if they can be used to overlap the hose end to the spud to compensate for a slight deformation of the OD of the tube? I have a stainless EFI regulator hard line to connect to a nylon fuel line but the stainless needed to be cut so I have no bead on it, just a smooth almost round end.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH1po8kP9c8"]Gates PowerGrip SB Clamps & Blue Stripe® Coolant Hose - YouTube[/ame]
 
I have not used them. But considered them. They are pretty expensive. And not reusable.

I use ABA clamps. There are other clamps just like them with different brand names. They have a smooth ID without thread holes for hose rubber to squeeze through. Also, the edges are slightly rolled up so as not to dig into the hose.

Stainless band: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/10-Pack-Clamp-M19X28-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00HPZVB1A/ref=pd_sim_indust_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DGWJJ4VWZ4ET17BA59F"]10-Pack - #10 ABA Hose Clamp M19X28 Stainless Steel Band width 12mm Min Dia 19mm Max Dia 28mm: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific[/ame]

http://www.bakerprecision.com/hoseclmp.htm

100% Stainless: http://dmpfasteners.com/shop/clamps-1157/liner-ss-1163/

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I've got them on all of the water hoses on my 340 not one leak yet, yes they are not reusable but I hate the way hose clamps look and will not mind replacing them if I have to do any work.

Jeff
 
A lot of our big trucks (Freightliners) come with them from the factory. At least once a year, one of our drivers seams to end up waiting for a repair truck because one of these clamps let go. Personally from what I have seen at work, I would not want to be sitting on the side of the road because it failed.
 
I think momoparman sp? Has used these for quite a while and loves them. There was a thread not too long ago about them.
 
None2Slow said:
A lot of our big trucks (Freightliners) come with them from the factory. At least once a year, one of our drivers seams to end up waiting for a repair truck because one of these clamps let go. Personally from what I have seen at work, I would not want to be sitting on the side of the road because it failed.
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What kind of mileage is this happening at though?
 
I use them all the time at work, NEVER a failure! Short haul MACK's and International's. Anywhere from 5/8" heater to 2 3/4" radiator hoses. As mentioned, non reuasble though and they do stop leaks if the connector the hose goes over is not corroded and clean.
 
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