Regardless of diameter, model or material, there is one important aspect of hose clamp application that cannot be overlooked: the maximum tightening speed.

This factor is essential to avoid problems such as screw breakage, overheating, loss of time in chain production and, above all, poor application, which can lead to leaks.

The Importance of Bolting Time

In production cycles, the time it takes to tighten a hose clamp is critical. Although it may be considered an advantageous choice to set the screwdriver to a higher value in order to speed up the process, this can cause significant problems.

Therefore, the recommended maximum tightening speed should not be compromised to save a few seconds, as this can lead to clamp failure and increased costs in the long run.

Tightening Speed Specifications

In our Mikalor catalogue you will find the required specifications for most of our hose clamps, expressed in RPM (revolutions per minute).

For example, for our medium and high pressure hose clamps, we recommend a maximum tightening speed of 540 (+-5%) RPM. Following these recommendations will ensure a correct and long lasting installation of our clamps.

Consequences of Misapplication

A poorly installed hose clamp can cause serious problems such as production stoppages or high maintenance costs.

For this reason, it is essential that the clamps are installed correctly and to the recommended specifications to ensure productivity.

Contact us for more information on our range of clamps.