Hose Clamps

[DMC-Ron]

I need to replace some of my hose clamps and looking for recommended manufacturer's and where to purchase. I want good quality clamps. I found a couple that look good to me.

This is a NORMA TORRO standard clamp made in Germany. Norma Torro seems to have a good reputation;
NORMA TORRO standard.JPG

They also make a stainless clamp which seems great to me (unless there are drawbacks which I'm not aware of?):
NORMA TORRO stainless.JPG

I found the above on the belmetric.com site, but there may be better options to purchase.

I first looked on the DMC site but they listed NOS clamps and I'm a little skeptical:
DMC NOS clamps.JPG

Suggestions?

Ron

[Bitsyncmaster]

I used ABA clamps. I like that all of it is stainless (even the screw). They can take a lot of torque also.

https://www.ultimategarage.com/abaprice.html

[DMC-81]

I bought the whole DMC hose kit with radiator and they came with the same OEM clamps that were on my car, Norma.

I matched the visuals to the Norma Website to get torque specs and they matched the Norma Torro model.

I found them to be great quality. By using proper installation torque, I didn't have any drips in my cooling system and I didn't have to go back and re-tighten any clamps.

I would not hesitate to recommend them.

[EdR5150]

Is anyone using spring clamps? With constant pressure around all 360 degrees, and not having to re-tighten, the benefits IMO outweigh the cost.

[David T]

Is anyone using spring clamps? With constant pressure around all 360 degrees, and not having to re-tighten, the benefits IMO outweigh the cost.

Yes, spring clamps are very positive but the negative is they are VERY size-specific. Even the type of hose can affect it if it is not exactly the right thickness.

[hippieman9]

I need to replace some of my hose clamps and looking for recommended manufacturer's and where to purchase. I want good quality clamps. I found a couple that look good to me.

This is a NORMA TORRO standard clamp made in Germany. Norma Torro seems to have a good reputation;
NORMA TORRO standard.JPG

They also make a stainless clamp which seems great to me (unless there are drawbacks which I'm not aware of?):
NORMA TORRO stainless.JPG

I found the above on the belmetric.com site, but there may be better options to purchase.

I first looked on the DMC site but they listed NOS clamps and I'm a little skeptical:
DMC NOS clamps.JPG

Suggestions?



Ron

I recommend a company called Totally Stainless out of Pennsylvania. I have used them for years for stainless hardware and specialty hardware. They are very reasonable price wise. They have a great selection of nuts, bolts, clamps, hose fittings (Heater hose), brake line hardware, etc.