Oetiker hose clamp pliers

[bmwpower]

Ok....wouldn't be the first time I bought tool before I knew how to use them.

So...how do I use these things?

 

[Stuart in MN]

Oetiker clamp installation instructions: http://www.oetiker.com/uploads/docu...Instructions_2006_07_english_0890xxxx_770.pdf

 

[bmwpower]

Oetiker clamp installation instructions: http://www.oetiker.com/uploads/docu...Instructions_2006_07_english_0890xxxx_770.pdf

Bingo!

Thanks....

 

[PowderKeg]

You're not the only one who hadn't a clue on those pliers - I like learning sumpthin' new every day...

 

[1961MGA]

I use those same pliers everyday.

the hole in the top is for pushing down fitting into hosing. The side and top clasps do the same thing. They are just there to tighten the clamp.

You can also use a set of end cutting pliers to get the job done. Those are also great for removing the Oetikers!

 

[edgewater]

Hey, I could use a set of those...J/K

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I've been wondering how close (could they be used) these are to pex pliers?

 

[1961MGA]

Yes, they are knipex

but only use those clamps on barbed fittings...........

 

[Vinko]

I searched the archives for Oetiker clamps and found this thread (among others). What's the benefit to these types of clamps. I see them on German cars. Besides being a pain in the ***, how are they different then the old school stainless steel US types?

 

[Vinko]

Oh, I see it's answered here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=230443&postcount=31

with a rejoinder here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=230459&postcount=34

 

[Stuey]

Oh, I see it's answered here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=230443&postcount=31

with a rejoinder here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=230459&postcount=34

Those quotes refer to spring clamps, not these. They don't look like they would provide spring-loaded tension after setting.

 

[Vinko]

Those quotes refer to spring clamps, not these. They don't look like they would provide spring-loaded tension after setting.

Ooops, my bad. Well, maybe they're just cool and German looking

 

[Vinko]

I was corrected by a mechanic today that claims the oetiker-type clamp is not a German design but a Swiss design

 

[FNFS2000]

Maybe it was a swiss dude living in Germany. Oetiker is German all the way.

 

[Vinko]

Maybe it was a swiss dude living in Germany. Oetiker is German all the way.

Ah, the "authority" of internet message boards

Looks like indeed they are Swiss.

http://www.oetiker.com/content.asp?l=4&idNavig=79

And there sales projections at their corporate website are all in Swiss Francs.

 

[bmwpower]

Ah, the "authority" of internet message boards

Looks like indeed they are Swiss.

http://www.oetiker.com/content.asp?l=4&idNavig=79

And there sales projections at their corporate website are all in Swiss Francs.

Woh. Delayed response there Vinko.