Hose clips and associated products by Zero Clips
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O CLIPS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Zero Clips are designed specifically for the fastening of any flexible hose or tube to a rigid connection where PERMANENT-RELIABLE-HIGH PERFORMANCE joints are required. Suitable for use with COMPRESSED AIR - GASES & LIQUIDS.
Manufactured to exacting engineering standards they may be used in both static and dynamic applications under both internal and exposed conditions.
Simplicity and high speed of attachment make them ideal for production applications combining LOWER UNIT COST AND REDUCED ASSEMBLEY TIMES compared with the conventional hose clip frequently dependent on secondary fastening systems.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Zero Clips have wide application in manufacturing industries including : -
Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers
Boat Builders
Office Equipment & Machine Manufacturers
Engine Manufacturers
Gas & Chemical Industries
Paint Spray Equipment Manufacturers
Building & Plumbing
Aircraft Manufacturers
Caravan Manufacturers
Vending Machine Manufacturers
Automotive Component Manufacturers
Welding Equipment
Compressor Manufacturers
Heating & Ventilation
APPLICATIONS
Hot/Cold Water connection in domestic washing machines, dishwashers etc. Coolant pipe connection in consumer and commercial refrigerators and freezers. Connection brake air lines, fuel pipes and water pumps etc. Heating and ventilating system in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Butane/Propane/Oxygen container connection. Joints for heating appliances in caravans boats etc. connection to welding torches, cutters etc. Joints for pressurized liquid dispensing and material transfer systems - paint spraying material lines - beer dispensing- pipes from kegs etc.
TECHNICAL DATA - ZERO CLIP STANDARD QUALITY MATERIALS
Only high quality low carbon steel to BS 1449 Part L is used.
MANUFACTURE
The closely controlled manufacturing processes employed in the production of Zero Clips ensures that these fasteners are free from visible welds, heat affected zones, work hardened areas, and undercuts guaranteeing consistency of properties, performance and constant material thickness.
FINISH
All components are processed to remove burrs and sharp edges, a minimum deposity of 0.0004” thick of bright zinc plating is applied to give maximum corrosion resistance.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
In order to achieve optimum performance
1. Selection of the correct size of Zero Clip is essential
2. Correct method of closure must be employed
Before clip is closed
Correct method of closing clips
Incorrect method of closing clip - This can fracture the wall of the clip
IMPORTANT
Selection of Correct Size OF clip is essential. The inside Diameter of the Clip should be approximately 1/64in larger than the overall diameter of the tube plus fitting in order to obtain maximum joint efficiency.
To achieve the correct results as shown above it is recommended that pincers rather than ordinary pliers are used. Purpose designed ZERO CLIP Closing Pliers with induction hardened jaws are available from the manufacturers or stockiest.
NON STANARD ALTERNATIVES
The standard range can be made to order in stainless Steel Grade 304A151. For special applications Zero Clips with additional or fewer fixing lugs can be produced. We will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements.
SOME ADVANTAGE OF ZERO CLIPS V. WORM DRIVE & BOLT TYPE HOSE CLIPS
- The strength and performance of a Zero Clip is the whole of the steel section, and is not dependent on the single thread strength of a bolt, not or worm drive.
- Zero Clips are permanent and tamper proof. They have to be destroyed to be removed.
- Low unit cost from design simplicity.
- Lower production costs from faster attachment time.
- Dimension tolerances are lower and more consistent than conventional fasteners.
- There are no areas of stress concentration. The heat treatment and manufacturing processes ensure uniformity of properties.