Oh, so you are saying that different designs have different
characteristics. So maybe car companies choose to use different types of
clamps on different things on the same car because certain designs
better suit a given application? I hope that concept doesn't rock any
simple worlds.

Offhand I can think of 5 different types of hose clamps used on a
Vanagon. Any more?

Mark

Mike S wrote:
> On 6/9/2012 1:11 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>
>> curious why anyone would use a 'use-one-time-only' clamp when a good
>> stainless steel clamp is nearly indefinitely reusable ..
>
> Because they seal much better, are lighter, are cheaper, don't damage
> hoses like common worm gear clamps, and for some purposes, like CV
> boots, don't cause imbalance.
>