Hose clamp free fittings

searyoda · 02-24-2003, 06:51 PM

I just bought a bunch of these for my system, just because those hose clamps make me nervous. Plastic is generally my best friend.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ftube+Fittings

Contrary to popular opinion on quick release clamps, these fittings do not restrict the flow in your tubes at all.

In fact, the ID is near the same as the tubes themselves. They accomplish this by slipping the tubing over a bulbous end and sliding a locking grip over it.

I have yet to find fault with these little buggers, and I highly reccomend them. Of course, I was using soft Tygon tubing and vinyl could be a bit harder to stretch over the bulb. I'll test it later tonight and reply to this thread.

I also noticed these after I ordered:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ion+Connectors

Coupled with these:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...t+Tube+Inserts

These could also be a viable solution, although I can't vouch for the flow diameter. These fittings remind me of the typical Festo pneumatic fittings, and are very easy to use.

TerraMex · 02-24-2003, 07:55 PM

In one word: "innovatek system" . Ok , its two words.

Its one of the best for what i've been told. But i use clamps , i have to , i've got 10mm ID all over , so those fittings arent and option in this part of the world

. We've got 8mm id at best, innovatek parts, metallic, and waaay expensive.

02-24-2003, 06:51 PM	#1
searyoda Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 4	Hose clamp free fittings I just bought a bunch of these for my system, just because those hose clamps make me nervous. Plastic is generally my best friend. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ftube+Fittings Contrary to popular opinion on quick release clamps, these fittings do not restrict the flow in your tubes at all. In fact, the ID is near the same as the tubes themselves. They accomplish this by slipping the tubing over a bulbous end and sliding a locking grip over it. I have yet to find fault with these little buggers, and I highly reccomend them. Of course, I was using soft Tygon tubing and vinyl could be a bit harder to stretch over the bulb. I'll test it later tonight and reply to this thread. I also noticed these after I ordered: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...ion+Connectors Coupled with these: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...t+Tube+Inserts These could also be a viable solution, although I can't vouch for the flow diameter. These fittings remind me of the typical Festo pneumatic fittings, and are very easy to use. __________________ if time is money, then why the hell cant i buy it?!

02-24-2003, 07:55 PM	#2
TerraMex Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portugal, Europe Posts: 870	In one word: "innovatek system" . Ok , its two words. Its one of the best for what i've been told. But i use clamps , i have to , i've got 10mm ID all over , so those fittings arent and option in this part of the world . We've got 8mm id at best, innovatek parts, metallic, and waaay expensive. __________________ "we need more cowbell."

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