Where to get quality hose clamps?

[Corbic]

Auto store sells trash. Amazon is trash. What's a quality brand and where to get?

Getting tired of everything being cheap trash anymore. Tools, parts, etc. I don't mind paying 2-3x. It's just a choir to find anymore.

 

[Blk91stang]

Auto store sells trash. Amazon is trash. What's a quality brand and where to get?

Getting tired of everything being cheap trash anymore. Tools, parts, etc. I don't mind paying 2-3x. It's just a choir to find anymore.

McMaster Carr. They typically supply Ideal-Tridon. Get them in 316SS Screw/Band in any size you need

 

[lOOKnGO]

McMaster Carr is a great source, however the shipping is outrageous. Get back to us if you source from them. Guessing the shipping will be around $35 for something like clamps.
NAPA truck parts or well parts suppliers will have them or Grainger.

 

[beau t]

The last ones i picked up were from a marine supply house seemed to be a little better quality than the auto parts store, but i prefer a factory style automotive spring clamp if possible.

 

[Lambeau]

Same problem here. Local stores either not available or junk trying to compete with online prices. Amazons absolutely flooded with chynese junk.

I bought some Evil Energy Hose Finisher Clamps earlier this year. Worm gear clamps used were supposed to be Made In USA, but the ones I received WERE NOT. The worm gear clamps were absolute junk. As soon as I tightened the clamp, it deformed and stripped the band. Junk.



I ended up going to a couple different local hardware stores to find what it appeared to be a better clamp and used them. I have no idea where they were made.

Try this, although I'm pretty sure Ideal Tridon is not 100% American made. Hope I'm wrong.



Good luck.

FJB

 

[Blk91stang]

McMaster Carr is a great source, however the shipping is outrageous. Get back to us if you source from them. Guessing the shipping will be around $35 for something like clamps.
NAPA truck parts or well parts suppliers will have them or Grainger.

I checked through my previous orders and clamps should be $6-$7 for shipping. Coils of drain hose was $16 and a longer box was $26.

For ensuring that you're getting what you want (more than most other sources), it's not bad at all imo.

 

[Blkkbgt]

Gates still makes good clamps IF you can find them. They tend to be a little thicker and don't strip easy.

 

[Way2QWK]

Breeze hose clamps are the industry standard in auto repair shops. Breeze Hose Clamps. I use them in my shop. My favorite are the liner clamps.

 

[Blown 89]

T-bolt style oetiker or other brands are the way to go. The screw style clamps all suck.

 

[LightningLou]

ABA clamps from West Marine if you have one near you or Breeze liner clamps from NAPA for local options. I worked on A-10 and F-15 airframes for a while, and ABA clamps were the only worm clamps used to secure various hoses and what not. They are the good stuff and smooth inside.

 

[CSCOBRA03]

Isn't amazing how difficult it is to buy quality parts. All garbage made in china.

Thanks for the good info.

 

[AustinSN]

Isn't amazing how difficult it is to buy quality parts. All garbage made in china.

Thanks for the good info.

When covid hit I was so pissed at china I refused to buy anything from there. It's almost impossible. Like a grease splash shield for cooking bacon, I found 1 company that made them in Italy. But they wanted like $80 for 2 of them and they weren't even nice.

 

[kevinatfms]

I buy most of mine off Vibrant. They are good quality and have been through hell with our Champ Car.

T-Bolt Clamps

Vibrant Performance T-Bolt Clamps provide reliable, leak proof connections for all types of hose and tube assemblies. Our T-Bolt Clamps feature 300-Series Stainless Steel construction for outstanding corrosion resistance. Always use T-bolt Clamps to secure Reinforced Silicone Couplers.

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Worm Gear Clamps

Vibrant Performance Worm Gear Clamps features complete 300-Series Stainless Steel construction for outstanding corrosion resistance. These clamps are ideal for light to medium duty fastening applications (e.g. air intakes and vacuum hoses). Not recommended for high pressure applications.

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Spring Loaded T-Bolt Clamps

Vibrant Performance Spring Loaded T-Bolt Clamps are designed to compensate for hose fluctuations resulting from thermal and/or pressure changes that can cause a hose to expand or contract. The spring allows the clamps to adjust to provide even tension. Our T-Bolt Clamps feature 300-Series...

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[Black Gold 380R]

I know they may not be for everyone (one time use and have to cut them off), but have you considered heat shrink band clamps? I used them on my 65 and they work great. The ones I used are made by Gates and I got them from Speedway.

I can't say they work better than quality worm gear clamps, but they definitely look better in my opinion.