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ABA - The World's Finest Hose Clamps

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Overview

I've been using ABA's clamps for ten years now and, in my opinion, they are still the best on the market. The Mini Clamps are great for securing fuel and other small hoses (with an outer diameter of less than 17mm). The Rubber Sleeve Clamps work well at securing air lines along with other piping & hose to walls in the shop. The ABA Original Clamps with their wide smooth bands and stainless steel construction are the best coolant hose clamps you'll find anywhere.

ABA Stainless Steel clamp assortment

 

The key to a well engineered clamp is to provide maximum and uniform clamping force with minimal installation torque. ABA consistently outperforms competitive clamps as measured with a simple two segment load cell tester. The relation between the input reading on the torque wrench and the digital output display of the load cell tester enables direct comparisons between various hose clamps. Clamping force is vital to prevent leakage or blow-off.

Load Cell Testing of ABA Hose Clamps

 

All ABA clamps sold by Ultimate Garage are 100% stainless steel. Beware of cheaper brands that utilize a stainless steel band with a carbon steel screw....mixing the two materials can result in galvanic corrosion and premature clamp failure.

Finally, choose and use the clamps properly. Size the clamp so that approximately 1/8" (3-4mm) of band protrudes beyond the worm drive when the clamp is fully tightened. Clamps should be torqued properly to assure proper seal - for all ABA Mini clamps & Original Clamps through size #6, use 25-30 inch pounds; for Original Clamps sizes #8 through #16, use 30-40 inch pounds and for sizes #20 and higher, tighten to 40-45 inch pounds.

 

Mini Clamps

  • Rounded edges ensure the clamp grips firmly without cutting the hose.
  • Great for fuel, vacuum and windshield washer hoses
  • Nut is retained in the lug, even when the screw is removed.
  • Features 7mm hex head, 9mm wide band
  • Clamps (#15's) included at no charge with fuel filter & pump purchases
  • Stainless Steel - 304
Size Description

#8

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (6-8.3mm) (1/4-5/16")

#9

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (7-9.3mm) (9/32-3/8")

#10

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (8-10.3mm)(5/16-7/16")

#11

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (9-11.3mm)(23/64-29/64")

#12

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (10-12.3mm)(3/8-1/2")

#13

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (11-13.3mm)(25/64-17/32")

#14

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (12-14.3mm)(7/16-9/16")

#15*

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (13-15.3mm)(15/32-39/64")

#16*

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (14-16.3mm)(1/2-5/8")

#17

ABA 304 Mini Clamp (15-17.3mm)(9/16-11/16")

*Note - All current stock of sizes #15 and #16 still have the older slotted screw. All the other sizes use a phillips screw. Both accept a 7mm hex drive. The slotted screws appear to have more nickel content and match the color of the clamp band perfectly. The others are also stainless (not aluminum or galvanized carbon steel). Comparison Photo1 and Photo2.

Rubber Sleeve Clamps

  • Ideal for vibration damping support - for wire, pipe & hose
  • One of the fastening holes is oval for subsequent adjustment (accommodates a 1/4" screw)
  • 304 Stainless
Part # Description

32301

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#5 (3/16"id)

32302

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#6 (1/4"id)

32303

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#8 (5/16"id)

32304

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#10 (3/8"id)

32305

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#11 (7/16"id)

32306

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#13 (1/2"id)

32307

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#14 (9/16"id)

32308

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#16 (5/8"id)

32310

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#19 (3/4"id)

32312

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#22 (7/8"id)

32314

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#25 (1"id)

32316

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#29 (1 1/8"id)

32318

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#32 (1 1/4"id)

32322

ABA 304 Rubber Sleeve Clamp-#38 (1 1/2"id)

"Original" Hose Clamps

  • Rolled band edges prevent cutting the hose
  • Pressed worm housing increases clamp strength by 30%
  • Features 7mm hex head
  • 9.5mm band width thru size #6, 12.5mm width for all others
  • Sizes #8 and larger distribute clamping torque over a wider area & are less likely to crack the hose outlet on plastic neck radiators
  • 316 marine grade acid resistant stainless
SAE Size Clamping Range (Inches) Clamping Range (mm) Rec Torque (in lbs)
3 5/16 - 9/16 8-14 20-35
4 7/16 - 11/16 11-17 20-35
6 1/2 - 13/16 13-20 20-35
8 5/8 - 1 15-24 35-45
10 3/4 - 1 1/8 19-28 35-45
12 7/8 - 1 1/4 22-32 35-45
16 1 1/16 - 1 1/2 26-38 35-45
20 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 32-44 45-60
24 1 1/2 - 2 38-50 45-60
28 1 1/4 - 2 1/4 32-57 45-60
32 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 38-64 45-60
36 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 44-70 45-60
40 2 - 3 51-76 45-60
44 2 1/4 - 3 1/4 57-83 45-60
48 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 64-89 45-60
52 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 70-95 45-60
56 3 - 4 76-102 45-60
60 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 83-108 45-60
64 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 89-114 45-60
72 3 1/2 - 5 89-127 45-60
80 4 - 5 1/2 102-140 45-60
88 4 1/2 - 6 114-152 45-60
96 5 - 6 1/2 127-165 45-60

 

304ss Left vs 316ss Right - higher nickel content allows these clamps to be polished to a chrome-like appearance.

Ultimate Garage will only stock the ABA "original series" in 316 in the future. 304 and 316 grade are approximately the same cost at this time and there are more sizes available from the factory in the 316 line. Sale pricing (see online store) on the 304ss clamps is limited to current inventory on hand