Stainless Steel V-Band Clamps: Benefits and Applications
Pull the aftertreatment off a Class 8 truck and lay the clamps out on the bench in order of size. The smallest mi...
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Tag Archives: V-band clamps
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Oct
Hose Clamps for Exhaust Systems: Types and Materials
Hose clamps for exhaust systems belong only on the cooler, flexible parts of the system: rubber, silicone or fabr...
23
Oct
Exhaust Clamp vs V-Band Clamp: Key Differences Explained
In the exhaust clamp vs V-band clamp choice, the real difference is the joint, not the clamp. A U-bolt or band ex...
23
Oct
Exhaust Clamp Size Chart and How to Measure Correctly
An exhaust clamp size chart works from the pipe, not the hose: you measure the outside diameter (OD) of the exhau...
22
Oct
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel V-Band Clamps: Which Should You Buy?
For a 304 vs 316 V-band clamp decision, start with the flanges, not the clamp. On turbo, EGR and DPF joints in dr...
21
Oct
What Is an Exhaust Clamp? Types, Uses and How It Works
What is an exhaust clamp? It is a metal fastener that wraps around an exhaust joint and pulls two pipes, a pipe a...
21
Oct
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps: Which Should You Buy?
Ask a parts counter whether to buy a 304 or 316 stainless exhaust clamp and you will usually hear "316 is better,...
20
Oct
What Is a V-Band Clamp? Types, Uses and How It Works
What is a V-band clamp? It is a ring-shaped coupling with a V-shaped groove on its inner face. Wrapped around two...
19
Oct
How to Measure Hose Clamp Size Correctly
Most hose clamp returns are not caused by bad clamps. They come from a good measurement of the wrong thing, or a ...
18
Oct
How to Choose the Right V-Band Clamp for Your Application
A V-band clamp that "should fit" but leaks almost always has the same story behind it. Someone ordered by the pip...