Stepless Spring Clamps For Thermal Cycle Applications

Description & Features

Advantages	Prevents Cold Water Leak by continually adjusting to compensate for hose expansion and contraction.
Features	Used on radiators, thermostat to water pump or engine blocks, water pump to oil coolers, heater hose, etc. Self-tightening, light weight, adjustable and reusable. Tongue-in-groove design provides complete 360° seal around the hose. Spring automatically reacts to thermal expansion, contraction and vibration. Low installation torque requirement minimizes stress and damage to delicate silicone hoses. All 300 AISI series stainless steel construction.
Installation	(1) Open screw until it stops at the D-Nut. (2) Unhook Range Control Latch from the Tabs and place clamp over the hose. (3) Make sure Tongue is in Groove. Engage ALL Tabs in Windows to the tightest position, At this time the should be very little or no play between the clamp and hose. (4) Tighten screw until the spring is fully compressed, the tighten 3 more full revolutions. At this time there should be a small 1/8 inch or larger gap between the two D-Nuts for proper installation and torque.
Removal	Open screw, do not disengage from D-Nut. Lift Range Control Latch.

Model Number	Clamping Range (in)	Torque Rating	Width (in)
17800178 Stepless Spring Clamp	1.6875 - 1.9375	12-18 lb-in	0.35
17800182 Stepless Spring Clamp	2.375 - 2.75	12-18 lb-in	0.35
17800184 Stepless Spring Clamp	2.75 - 3.125	12-18 lb-in	0.35
17800185 Stepless Spring Clamp	2.9375 - 3.3125	12-18 lb-in	0.35
17800186 Stepless Spring Clamp	3.125 - 3.50	12-18 lb-in	0.35

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