Like many sermons, the pastor started with a small point. An example of something quite small that changed his life.
As the pastor stood in front of the congregation, he showed a small hose clamp. This item, he explained, was one of many types of stainless steel hose clamps that he now knows how to work. Automotive hose clamps, he progressed, were the starting point in his earlier career as a mechanic. His sermon explained that through the process of learning the purpose of many types of hose clamps he learned about another example of how a small item can have a big impact. By the end, the sermon’s point was to explain that though your faith may seem small, your intent can have a large impact.
Making the Right Hose Clamp Selection Determines the Success of Many Products and Industries
A hose clamp or hose clip is a device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting such as a nipple or barb. These items are used in a variety of industries from auto mechanics to boats to heating and cooling and aviation. And while there are certainly far more important and expensive parts, the clamps that are selected for any particular project will determine its success. Understanding the difference between the different types of clamps can make you more effective as both a mechanic and home owner. And while there are times when a zip tie might be able to complete a job, finding a reliable clamp is always a better option.
Manufactured to ensure a tight seal between a hose and barb, hose clamps are available in a wide variety of both sizes and types. Without the proper size and quality hose clamp, a hose seal is at risk to leak liquid, gas, or other substances. One of the simplest types is the spring clamp, which is a strip of metal in the shape of a cylindrical spring and has several protrusions. In its most basic function, if you keep turning the screwdriver counterclockwise while you are expanding a hose clamp, it will eventually open completely.