Ideal Tridon: Radiator Hose Connection

Radiator Hose Connection

Automotive & Light Duty Application—Radiator Hose Connection

We offer reusable static and spring in a wide range of materials, widths and sizes
Low cost locating clips available to secure clamp to hose during transit to end OEM assembly – no need for glue or overmold.
High band load and high residual torque improve the joint sealing pressure
We can also provide your Pressure, Vibration, Thermal (PVT) testing needs in many situations
We can also offer the clamp pre-sized to your specific application
Our engineers have sophisticated pressure, vibration and thermal test equipment (PVT) that we can use to simulate real world coolant application conditions. We can test your entire application to industry norms (e.g., SAE 1610) or to your unique specification. By working with us, you can validate the entire joint to give you the confidence you need to launch.

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V-Band And T-Bolt Application Data Sheet

Standard Gear Clamps

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (mm)	Band Thickness (mm)	Screw Size (mm)	Max Torque (N·m)	Salt Spray Hours
Fuel Line Clamp	Carbon	Carbon	9.0	0.80	7.0	2.3	96
Micro-Gear	300 SS	300 SS	7.9	0.56	6.4 (1/4″)	2.3	240
Micro-HT	300 SS	300 SS	7.9	0.60	6.0	2.8	240
Hy-Gear 7/16″	300 SS	410 SS	10.5	0.55	7.0	5.6	240
Hy-Gear 1/2″	300 SS	300 SS	12.7	0.55	7.4 (5/16″)	8.3	240
Hy-Gear 9/16″	300 SS	300 SS	14.3	0.55	7.4 (5/16″)	11.1	240
Pow’r-Gear	300 SS	410 SS	16.0	0.71	9.5 (3/8″)	17.0

Spring Gear Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (mm)	Band Thickness (mm)	Screw Size (mm)	Max Torque (N·m)	Salt Spray Hours
Micro-Flex 5/16″	300 SS	410 SS	7.9	0.57	6.4 (1/4″)	2.6	200
SmartSeal 7/16″	300 SS	410 SS	12.0	0.55	6.0	5.6	240
SmartSeal 1/2″	300 SS	410 SS	15.0	0.55	7.4 (5/16″)	8.3	240
Flex-Gear 9/16″	300 SS	410 SS	14.3	0.61	7.4 (5/16″)	9.6	240
SmartSeal 9/16″	300 SS	410 SS	16.3	0.66	7.4 (5/16″)	11.1	240
Flex-Gear 5/8″	300 SS	410 SS	16.0	0.70	9.5 (3/8″)	14.1	200
SmartSeal 5/8″	300 SS	410 SS	18.5	0.71	9.5 (3/8″)	17.0	200

T-Bolt Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (mm)	Band Thickness (mm)	Screw Size (mm)	Max Torque (N·m)	Salt Spray Hours
T-Bolt	300 SS	Carbon	29.5	0.64	11.1 (7/16″)	15.0	240
T-Bolt with channel bridge	300 SS	Carbon	29.5	0.64	11.1 (7/16″)	15.0	240
T-Bolt Square for EGR Cooler	300 SS	Carbon	29.5	1.00	11.1 (7/16″)	15.0	240

Spring T-Bolt Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (mm)	Band Thickness (mm)	Screw Size (mm)	Max Torque (N·m)	Salt Spray Hours
T-Bolt with Spring	300 SS	Carbon	29.5	0.64	11.1 (7/16″)	15.0	240

V-Band Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (mm)	Band Thickness (mm)	Screw Size (mm)	Max Torque (N·m)	Salt Spray Hours
V-Band ClamShell	Each V-Band application is unique and specific and we can design products specifically for your application. Contact us for more information.
V-Band Light Duty
V-Band Stamped
V-Band Roll-Formed
V-Band T-Bolt

Standard Gear Clamps

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (in)	Band Thickness (in)	Screw Size (in)	Max Torque (in-lbs)	Salt Spray Hours
Fuel Line Clamp	Carbon	Carbon	0.356	0.031	0.28 (7mm)	20.0	96
Micro-Gear	300 SS	300 SS	0.312	0.022	1/4″	20.0	240
Micro-HT	300 SS	300 SS	0.312	0.022	0.24 (6mm)	25.0	240
NP* 9mm	300 SS	300 SS	0.356	0.024	0.28 (7mm)	40.0	240
Hy-Gear 7/16″	300 SS	410 SS	0.400	0.022	0.28 (7mm)	50.0	240
NP* 12mm	300 SS	300 SS	0.478	0.031	0.28 (7mm)	72.0	240
Hy-Gear 1/2″	300 SS	300 SS	0.500	0.022	5/16″	75.0	240
Hy-Gear 9/16″	300 SS	300 SS	0.562	0.022	5/16″	100.0	240
Pow’r-Gear	300 SS	410 SS	0.630	0.028	3/8″	150.0

Spring Gear Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (in)	Band Thickness (in)	Screw Size (in)	Max Torque (in-lbs)	Salt Spray Hours
Micro-Flex 5/16″	300 SS	410 SS	0.312	0.024	1/4″	25.0	200
SmartSeal NP* 9mm	300 SS	300 SS	0.478	0.024	0.28 (7mm)	40.0	240
SmartSeal 7/16″	300 SS	410 SS	0.478	0.022	0.28 (7mm)	50.0	240
SmartSeal NP* 12mm	300 SS	300 SS	0.590	0.031	0.28 (7mm)	72.0	240
SmartSeal 1/2″	300 SS	410 SS	0.590	0.023	5/16″	75.0	240
Flex-Gear 9/16″	300 SS	410 SS	0.562	0.024	5/16″	85.0	240
SmartSeal 9/16″	300 SS	410 SS	0.640	0.026	5/16″	100.0	240
Flex-Gear 5/8″	300 SS	410 SS	0.630	0.028	3/8″	125.0	200
SmartSeal 5/8″	300 SS	410 SS	0.730	0.028	3/8″	150.0	200

T-Bolt Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (in)	Band Thickness (in)	Screw Size (in)	Max Torque (in-lbs)	Salt Spray Hours
T-Bolt	300 SS	Carbon	0.750	0.025	7/16	133.0	240
T-Bolt with channel bridge	300 SS	Carbon	0.750	0.025	7/16	133.0	240
T-Bolt Square for EGR Cooler	300 SS	Carbon	0.750	0.040	7/16	133.0	240

Spring T-Bolt Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (in)	Band Thickness (in)	Screw Size (in)	Max Torque (in-lbs)	Salt Spray Hours
T-Bolt with Spring	300 SS	Carbon	0.750	0.025	7/16	133.0	240

V-Band Clamp

Type	Band & Housing Material	Screw Material	Band Width (in)	Band Thickness (in)	Screw Size (in)	Max Torque (in-lbs)	Salt Spray Hours
V-Band ClamShell	Each V-Band application is unique and specific and we can design products specifically for your application. Contact us for more information.
V-Band Light Duty
V-Band Stamped
V-Band Roll-Formed
V-Band T-Bolt

* NP = Non Perforated Style Clamp

MaxTorque – This is the maximum torque of the clamp over a steel manderal which provides a constant environment.

Recommended Installation Torque is 50 – 70% of the max torque. This allows for the differences in durometer of the rubber or hose used. Your particular application will vary but should fall within the 50-70% level from max torque.

Specialty and Custom Clamp Offerings
It may be possible to find a suitable clamping product from our current and standardized line of products. However, additional material configurations and custom options are available and if you have a volume OEM application, our engineers would be delighted to work with you and your application to give you the best and most efficient clamp option.