Squeezing the ears widens a circular metal ring, allowing the clamp to slide along the hose. When you release the ears, the ring tightens down onto the hose to hold it in place. The post 9 Types o ...

They have a "V" profile for drawing together two mating flanges. Worm drive hose clamps have a worm drive type mechanism for tightening consisting of a screw and a series of slots in the clamp. As the ...