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OETIKER
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions for Ear Clamps
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The careful selection and installation of OETIKER clamps is of the
utmost importance for their performance in a specific application.
This brief description is intended only as an initial guide to the
most important points. For detailed information on selection and
installation, please see the technical data sheet for the relevant
product group.
OETIKER will be happy to help you to make the right choice for your
specific application, If you provide us with the relevant application
samples and as much information as possible about your application,
we can recommend the best product type, diameter and installation
to suit your needs.
Installation
Only OETIKER recommended tools should be used to close OETIKER
clamp ears, and they should be closed with a uniform, recommended
force. The closing force must be the parameter that determines when
closure is complete. This method ensures positive stress on the hose
which does not result in excessive compression or expansion of the
band material. The visible deformation of the clamp ear provides a
visible and instant check that closure has been carried out.
Please note that, unless otherwise stated, OETIKER Clamps and Rings
can be used only once. Once removed, they can no longer be reused
and should be discarded.
Radial and axial installation of Clamps
Individual variants of the closure geometry of Stepless® Ear Clamps
enable larger diameters to be opened so that they can be installed
radially. This enables them to be used on parts which are already
installed or assembled – i.e. for repair and maintenance work.
Ear
Dimple
Installation Examples
Position a properly-sized ear clamp on the hose fitted with a hose
stem. Close clamp ear fully.
Using standard jaw pincer
for Ear Clamps
When space is restricted, use a side jaw
pincers and hold it parallel to the hose
during closure
Using an OETIKER Pneumatic Pincer
To remove a clamp, place the pincer jaws
across the ear and cut through it
To remove a Stepless Ear Clamp, grasp
the strip end with the pincer and pull it
away