Clamps are indispensable and very common fasteners that are used in various fields of activity. These fastening accessories are most in demand in places where there are pipe and cable connections. Products are classified according to certain parameters. Their most important characteristics are the material and targets. The most "running" - plastic and metal fixtures.
Metal tie is stronger and more durable than plastic counterpart. But the plastic clamp is cheaper. They are used for a variety of purposes: connecting hoses, pipes, fastening wires, etc.
Plastic collar also has its advantages. It can be used to connect pipes of different degrees of mobility. Due to the specifics of a material such as plastic, fixtures made of it can be used for both rigid and movable fixation of pipe connections, hoses and wires.
Plastic clamps are very profitable and practical, as their reliability is quite high, and they are cheaper than metal ones. Moreover, the plastic clamp is not subject to corrosion, it is less susceptible toto various aggressive environments and can be painted in various colors.
Plastic collar (screed) is in great demand in everyday life. For such an application, the margin of safety of plastic is quite enough. They are successfully used for marking, fastening and bundling cables and wiring in electrical work, and also provide a very secure fastening and make installation easy. Metal ties are often used in critical areas where you need to create a heavy-duty connection.
These fixtures are solid and double (two parts). One-piece products are most often made of plastic, and double ones are also made of metal. Double ties (worm) consist of the device itself and a screw, with which you can adjust (within reasonable limits) the diameter of the connection section. This is the advantage of the double collar. Double accessories can have one or two screws. Their parameters are similar. It all depends on the preference of the master (with which device it is more familiar and convenient for him to work).
There are a great many varieties of clamps. Each type is designed to perform specific tasks and has specific technical characteristics. For example, there are coiled hose clamps for reinforced hoses, power products for thick walled hoses working with very high loads in severe conditions, wire ties for high and constant vibration conditions, high temperature resistant ties, and others. It is necessary to select a device for a specific type of connection and operating parameters. It is these data that are most important when choosing a clamp. After all, the service life (durability) and reliability of the product depend on a competent selection.
Despite the development of new technologies, a worthy replacement for clamps has not yet been found. To date, ties are the most reliable and durable type of fastening.
