We know that small things can make a big impact. This is especially true when we talk about tools. Every tool, big or small, has a role to play, complementing each other and working in harmony to provide the best results.

That’s why the smallest tools such as hose clips are an important part of your toolbox. When adding these to your tool mix, you must make sure that you choose the right products from the right brand. Choose wrong and you’ll likely not get the results you expect when you’re at work.

Since the quality of this tiny tool can differ from brand to brand, you must check it thoroughly before you make the purchase. Luckily, Clarke offers affordable and high-quality hose clips that can be a great addition to your toolkit! Let’s discuss why below.

What are hose clips?

A hose clip is a securing tool, not very different from a screw. However, the difference is that a hose clip goes around the object like a pipe on a wall. Different types of hose clips have their respective purposes.

While their application may seem small, they prove to be a very elegant, quick, and convenient solution to securing pipes and more. It’s always nice to have a bunch of Clarke hose clips in your toolbox because you never know when you might need them.

Applications of hose clips

Though the primary purpose of a hose clip is to secure materials, it has many other applications as well. This handy tool is quite often used in the agricultural and automotive industries. And while there are heavy-duty hose clips available in the market, you’d mostly find this tool is used to secure objects in light-pressured situations.

Apart from the above, you can use Clarke hose clips or those of other brands to fix parts of automobiles, complete a DIY plumbing job and consolidate pipes together in wall casings or otherwise. You can even use hose clips for making jewellery and DIY camera parts, or for organising anything on your walls, be it jam jars to plant pots.

As for how to use a hose clip, securing it requires minimal effort. You simply have to edge the hose around the object that needs to be secured. Now tighten the clip around the object so that nothing passes through the clips. And that’s it, you’re done!

Different types of hose clips 

Out in the market searching for Clarke’s hose clips? Before you zero in one, it’s important to know the different types available -

Jubilee Clips

These are worm hose clips but are called so because the brand Jubilee introduced them in the year 1921. They are simple, small, effective, and versatile, which is why they are so widely popular.

O Clips

These clips can be referred to as an updated version of the Jubilee clips. They are round-shaped and have better resistance against tampering. These clips are ideally applied to secure air, liquid, or gas steam lines in the industrial sector.

Heavy-duty clips

As mentioned before, heavy-duty clips are usually the ones used to keep broad and heavy wires or objects in place. These are also called superclamps owing to their application in heavy-duty industries.

Why should you choose Clarke’s hose clips?

A UK-based brand with a vast inventory of exceptionally high-quality hand tools, Clarke earned a solid reputation for itself in the market by providing great tools at affordable prices. Clarke’s hose clips share the same DNA as the rest of the tools by the brand, proving themselves to be sturdy, reliable, flexible, and versatile. They are available in two different varieties so you can find the perfect fit for your requirement.

Bi-Metal Hose Clip

These hose clips are made of iron metal and surfaced with colourised zinc. They are best suited for light-pressured surfaces and environments. These clips are perfect for attaching a hose to a rigid surface to prevent it from coming loose. What’s great is they are corrosion-resistant and rust-free, which leads to guaranteed longevity.

Stainless Steel Hose Clip

If you are looking for hose clips for rigid surfaces, these Clarke hose clips will prove to be particularly useful. They are made from 316L stainless steel and are non-magnetic. They come with worm gear and are ideal for soft objects with smaller diameters. Think at-home or small-scale scenarios. 

Conclusion

A hose clip is exactly what it sounds like but it serves many purposes. These little assistants are incredibly versatile and strong. Hence, people now use them for many purposes that are remotely related to industrial usage. Some people use it to fix jewellery and even use it for DIY projects. They can also be used as quick fixes. Clarke houses hose clips that excel in quality and ensure longevity. If you are unsure of its use and dynamics, make sure that you visit your nearest FK Tools store for an in-store demo.