Hose clamp id and plier rec

[Basskiller]

Gentleman, what is this style of hose clamp called? What pliers do I want for these? Should I toss these clamps for a different style?

 

[The Cobbler]

spring band clamps . they work well for their intended purpose

 

[dscheidt]

Those are spring clamps, at least in my local dialect. I'm sure they have a proper name, but spring clamp will get you what you want.

As for tools, you can grab them with any suitable pliers, but there are special hose clamp pliers, with swiveling pads made to catch the ears. they typically have a ratchet lock, so they stay closed once you've grabbed the ears and squeezed. That keeps the little buggers from shooting across the shop into narnia or wherever stuff goes. I've got four or more of them, different lengths, different angles, and one with a cable operated remote jaw. All of mine are cheap ones, mostly from parts stores as I needed one (or saw one and said "I need that"). I've never felt the need to have expensive ones.

Also, the ones in your picture can be locked open, which lets you put them on the hose before assembly, and unhook them when you're ready to clamp. that's often much easier than having to fiddle with pliers to install them.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Corbin hose clamps and have been around for at least 50 years. The advantage to them was that they kept constant tension on the hose connection when the hose aged and got smaller. Ideal screw clamps had to be tightened every year or so to keep tension on hoses.

 

[Steve_P]

Corbin hose clamps and have been around for at least 50 years. The advantage to them was that they kept constant tension on the hose connection when the hose aged and got smaller. Ideal screw clamps had to be tightened every year or so to keep tension on hoses.

In years past, I've only heard of Corbin referring to the round wire style of constant tension clamps that were used a lot by Mopar in the 60s-70s. They make a special plier specifically for the round wire style. However, using Google, it seems to have bled over into the flat style as well in with some vendors. I assume Corbin was the company that originally made the wire style clamps.

 

[four.cycle]

special hose clamp pliers, with swiveling pads made to catch the ears.

like this:

 

[Sumboodie]

Constant tension clamps. I usually use a duck bill or waterpump plier on them if easy to get to.

 

[no704]

 

[KnurledNut]

Spring hose clamps. As stated, also commonly referred to as constant tension. Lots of different designs and size range.
Mubea is a popular manufacturer of these, but I don’t think they make that particular one.
Some are made with a tab that allows it to lock open so it can be installed/removed without tension, such as the one the OP pictured.
Lots of spring plier options available and many will work on multiple styles.

 

[richfinn]

I like the Knipex version they have a wide range of size coverage and the tips swivel to get at odd angles

Knipex 85 51 250 A Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 250mm (70mm Capacity) - PrimeTools

Spring Hose Clamp Pliers Rotating, universal grip inserts for reliably gripping the clamps in all positions. Jaw inserts can also be rotated under load. Extremely good leverage which allows clamps to be opened easily without great effort. Slim head design; narrow head width, rotating grip...

www.primetools.co.uk

Sometimes only the remote cable versions works, but generally the Knipex is always my first pick

 

[rust in the eye]

These are a game changer

 

[Desertskyy]

This is worth having in your box. Comes in 2 sizes. Lisle 44500 and the 44480 is the larger one


Great for hard to reach hoses with spring clamps. The knurled end also accepts a 1/4" drive ratchet

 

[Phang]

I like the Knipex version they have a wide range of size coverage and the tips swivel to get at odd angles

Knipex 85 51 250 A Spring Hose Clamp Pliers 250mm (70mm Capacity) - PrimeTools

Spring Hose Clamp Pliers Rotating, universal grip inserts for reliably gripping the clamps in all positions. Jaw inserts can also be rotated under load. Extremely good leverage which allows clamps to be opened easily without great effort. Slim head design; narrow head width, rotating grip...

www.primetools.co.uk

Sometimes only the remote cable versions works, but generally the Knipex is always my first pick

me too, knipex first

I have two sizes, if both failed, the remote cable version will finish the job

 

[Fedwrench]

My favorite hose clamp pliers were originally made by AST but, they're copied by a bunch of peeps on Amazon and elsewhere now. They're basically fat jawed slip joint pliers with grooves running parallel and perpendicular on the jaws. What I like most about them is that they have some heft to them and won't twist like some of the stamped steel versions under clamp pressure.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hose-Rem...p.ds&msclkid=b5d2efd9fe771647226987ab62225ec1

Cable operated hose clamps were indeed a game changer when they first came out. However, beware as their current quality level ranges vary from really bad to outstanding. Pay attention to the sliding ears and I recommend a locking release lever with several teeth on it instead of a single hook. The several teeth allow you to partially release the clamp for positioning instead of holding its pressure with your hand. The original French made ones sold by Mayhew and a bunch of others were quite good.

The Knipex hose clamps are great if you've got the space. I prefer the shorter version but, that's just me.

 

[mm08822]

My favorite hose clamp pliers were originally made by AST but, they're copied by a bunch of peeps on Amazon and elsewhere now. They're basically fat jawed slip joint pliers with grooves running parallel and perpendicular on the jaws. What I like most about them is that they have some heft to them and won't twist like some of the stamped steel versions under clamp pressure.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hose-Remover-Pliers-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-Repair-Tool-Universal-Automotive-Repair-Plier-for-Fuel-Line/16198752623?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=102650166&selectedOfferId=34E63A3A6A503CBE830554DB73FB6951&conditionGroupCode=1&adid=22222222222000000000&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10352200394&wl4=pla-1103028060075&wl5=78147&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=16198752623_10002669569&wl14=hose clamp pliers&veh=sem&gclid=b5d2efd9fe771647226987ab62225ec1&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=b5d2efd9fe771647226987ab62225ec1

Cable operated hose clamps were indeed a game changer when they first came out. However, beware as their current quality level ranges vary from really bad to outstanding. Pay attention to the sliding ears and I recommend a locking release lever with several teeth on it instead of a single hook. The several teeth allow you to partially release the clamp for positioning instead of holding its pressure with your hand. The original French made ones sold by Mayhew and a bunch of others were quite good.

The Knipex hose clamps are great if you've got the space. I prefer the shorter version but, that's just me.

The style shown in the Amazon link are good. I have somebody's knock-off version. Definitely need the 2 positions 90 degrees to each other.

Better yet are those that swivel for random access.

 

[Sumboodie]

Wow those got cheap. I bought some probably 15 years ago and they were ~$40. Handy for hard to get pliers to clamps.

 

[regguy1]

spring band clamps . they work well for their intended purpose

 

[Beerhippie]

spring band clamps

This one time, at band clamp....