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Since I always buy European vehicles, they usually have other styles of clamps installed by the factory - mostly the German, British, Double Wire, and Mini types.

Now, thanks to the internet, you can pretty much get anything from anywhere at a fair price. So I've been wondering if it would be better to use some of the other styles of clamps, especially in particular applications. In some cases that is necessary; high pressure FI hoses require Mini style clamps to avoid fuel leaks, and silicone or other soft hoses require British or German clamps to prevent damage to the hose. But what about the regular places, like the radiator or heater hoses? For example do the Double Wire type offer a better seal over time without the need to re-tighten them (which I believe is their benefit)?

I recently attended a international "industrial trade show" where several makers of hose clamps showcased their wares. Interestingly they told me many of their current offerings started as special requests by clients for particular applications with special needs. And I did not realize just how extensive some of the selections are; in terms of styles, sizes, materials, etc.

For example the "mini" clamps are also available in rather large sizes. That could be useful in some instances.

On the other hand, "Heavy Duty" and Bolt clamps come in much smaller sizes than I realized.


The previously mentioned Double Wire clamps come in a very large range of sizes as well as materials and even heavy duty wire gauges.

So are there real benefits to be gained by using various types of clamps beyond the usual American worm-gear ones? Frankly I have not tried many of them (except for the noted required applications), so I'm not sure.

What have others used? What was the reason for using it? What were the pros and cons of it? How did it do over time?

Usually when I acquire another project vehicle and I'm going through the engine bay to sort things out, and perform service or repairs as needed, I replace most or all of the hoses and the corresponding hose clamps. In the past that meant using the readily available "American" type of clamps (see illustration below). They are easy to find, inexpensive, and do a good job. And frankly I never gave it much thought.Since I always buy European vehicles, they usually have other styles of clamps installed by the factory - mostly the German, British, Double Wire, and Mini types.Now, thanks to the internet, you can pretty much get anything from anywhere at a fair price. So I've been wondering if it would be better to use some of the other styles of clamps, especially in particular applications. In some cases that is necessary; high pressure FI hoses require Mini style clamps to avoid fuel leaks, and silicone or other soft hoses require British or German clamps to prevent damage to the hose. But what about the regular places, like the radiator or heater hoses? For example do the Double Wire type offer a better seal over time without the need to re-tighten them (which I believe is their benefit)?I recently attended a international "industrial trade show" where several makers of hose clamps showcased their wares. Interestingly they told me many of their current offerings started as special requests by clients for particular applications with special needs. And I did not realize just how extensive some of the selections are; in terms of styles, sizes, materials, etc.For example the "mini" clamps are also available in rather large sizes. That could be useful in some instances.On the other hand, "Heavy Duty" and Bolt clamps come in much smaller sizes than I realized.The previously mentioned Double Wire clamps come in a very large range of sizes as well as materials and even heavy duty wire gauges.So are there real benefits to be gained by using various types of clamps beyond the usual American worm-gear ones? Frankly I have not tried many of them (except for the noted required applications), so I'm not sure.What have others used? What was the reason for using it? What were the pros and cons of it? How did it do over time?

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