VonK :: Retired

Their straps have curled up edges that will not cut into the hose they're clamping. I've seen many pictures on this forum of hoses that were cut by their clamp.<ul><li><a href="http://www.automotion.com/am/page_listings2.asp?c=23800&p=30955#52280">http://www.automotion.com/am/page_listings2.asp?c=23800&p=30955#52280</a</li></ul>

steved

<center><img src="http://www.ultimategarage.com/aba3.gif"></center><p>They are a wider band clamp than the Wurth/Zebra clamps shown. On many plastic tank radiators, a narrow clamps may cause the neck to crack over time. The ABA 12mm band spreads the clamping load over a wider area. Same smooth band as the Zebra clamps....7mm hex drive head rather than 6mm.

ABA are made in Sweden...forget the blue galvanized version. Opt for the 304 ss part (316 is available for marine applications).<ul><li><a href="http://www.ultimategarage.com/abaprice.html">http://www.ultimategarage.com/abaprice.html</a</li></ul>

VonK :: Retired

Touché! Thanks for the lead. :-)