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What is a lined clamp? 

Lined clamps have an inner liner to prevent perforated bands from digging into soft hoses and causing damage! The inner liner grips and protects soft hoses.  

Why do I need a liner? 

Traditional worm gear clamps are designed with a perforated band. The perforations aid in the functionality of this budget-friendly fastening method. However, on soft cover hose such as silicone or rubber, these perforations can dig into your hose and cause holes, cuts, impressions, and other damage when over-tightened.  

Ideal Tridon offers a variety of lined clamps to best suit your application needs.  

Non-Perforated Clamps 

Ideal Tridon Non-Perforated Clamps are a great solution for achieving secure and damage-free hose connections. Designed to protect soft silicone hoses during installation, these embossed-band clamps prevent hose cover damage and extrusion, ensuring the integrity of your connections. These clamps are perfect for automotive, marine, and industrial applications, and fit into tight spaces with ease. 

Lined Clamps 

Lined clamps are a solution specifically engineered for use with silicone rubber and other soft hose applications. These clamps feature a protective liner that safeguards the delicate hose surface and prevents any extrusion through the band notches when the clamp is over-tightened. Available with the choice of riveted, welded, or extended band liner, Ideal Tridon offers an array of lined clamps to satisfy your specific needs. 

SmartSeal® Clamps 

SmartSeal® hybrid constant tension clamps are the ultimate solution for securing hose connections and preventing unwanted flow of fluid and air. Powered by an innovative spring-loaded liner, these clamps seal tight in a 360-degree pattern, responding to pressure and temperature changes. Our patented hybrid technology ensures optimal performance, all while maintaining a compact design and low profile. This heavy-duty constant tension clamp provides reliable and efficient sealing power without the bulk. 

Flex-Gear® Clamps 

Flex-Gear® Clamps are a great solution for reliable and leak-free connections in fluctuating temperature applications. With their innovative Belleville spring design, these clamps eliminate "cold flow" leakage by maintaining constant tension on the connection. The secret lies in the larger, heavier-gauge, precision-formed springs that ensure higher rates of band tension for a more dependable seal. Flex-Gear® clamps also feature an inner liner that protects against shearing of the hose surfaces. 

Hose Safety Inspections

Regularly inspecting your hoses is a key step towards enhancing the longevity and reliability of your connections. By keeping an eye out for potential issues such as collapsed sections, protruding steel helix wires, holes, tears, cuts, delamination, and leaks, you can ensure optimal performance and the prolonged lifespan of your hoses. This proactive approach not only saves you time and money but also guarantees a seamless and uninterrupted user experience. 

Utilizing the right lined clamps in plant operations is essential for the protection of hose covers, prevention of leaks and enhancement of hose safety. Not all lined clamps are created equal; choosing the right one for your application is a critical decision. At Ideal Tridon, we offer a complete line continuously innovated to meet even the most difficult demands. With so many options available, it’s never been easier to find a suitable fit for your industrial needs. Take time today to explore our catalog and discover which lined clamps will benefit your team and operation!