Hose clamps must prevent leaks in a variety of demanding circumstances. For example, in
cold temperatures, rubber hoses shrink and become brittle. When an engine is started,
liquids and high pressures are generated inside the hose before the rubber has expanded.
If the hose clamp does not seal well, leaks may result. Therefore a good hose clamp seal is
required. With the I-Scan system you can easily instrument a hose and clamp to test various
hose thicknesses, designs, materials and how they react under different variables such as
temperature.
This information can be used to design the optimal hose clamp and to
complement FEA model validation. Sensors are available in different shapes, are reusable,
and provide accurate pressure readings. With the help of Tekscan's highly qualified sales
and engineering support team, each system may be configured to meet your specific needs.
Left: Temperature change affects total clamp force and contact area for a
screw hose clamp on a nipple. The clamp exhibits very high clamping
pressures at room temperature and no leakage path (top left). However, at cold
temperature, the clamp does not provide any seal (top right).
Applications
Identify weak seals
R&D for clamp and hose design
FEA model validation testing
Comparative testing
Benefits
Troubleshoot leaks
Design Validation
Optimize product performance
Typical sensors used in this application
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