Are jubilee clips illegal?

Are jubilee clips illegal?

In conclusion there is no specific legislation that bans jubilee clips or, conversely insists on another specific safer solution. What employers should take note of is the presence of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and PUWER.

What can I use instead of jubilee clips?

One of the most common Jubilee clip alternatives is the zip tie.

What are jubilee clips used for?

Jubilee® ‘O’ Clips are widely used for maintenance and OEM applications. Mainly used on air, fluid, gas and steam lines and also suitable for low pressure hydraulic applications. Sometimes affectionately referred to as “Lemon Clips” due to their shape and also referred to as double ear clips and 2-ear clips.

Are jubilee clips stainless steel?

Find a Jubilee® product: Mild Steel. 304 Stainless Steel.

How strong are jubilee clips?

Twice the tightening torque of standard worm drive hose clips which creates more than twice the band tension for stubborn leakage and high vibration applications. Breaking torque is 17 Nm comparable to conventional ‘T’ bolt clips of equal size. Recommended tightening torque 11.9 Nm (106 lbs in).

Why is it called Jubilee clip?

But what is the tale behind the name Jubilee Clip? The trademark Jubilee goes back to 1921 when the worm drive hose clip was invented and patented by Commander Lumley Robinson. Lumley had spent time in the British Navy and during his time there realised a new way to attach a hose to a pipe was needed.

How tight should a jubilee clip be?

Jubilee clips should be tightened as much as is possible with a screwdriver but not so tight that they cut into the hose.

What is bolt clamp?

T-Bolt Clamps are a hose clamp equipped with a t-bolt which can be tightened by a hex-nut. T-Bolt Clamps are used to seal liquid or air connections on hoses.

Why is a jubilee clip so called?

How much weight can hose clamps hold?

Our Hose Clamps can be hand tightened up to 15.5 NM (135 in/lbs.) without the screw slipping or distorting the screw cage during its installation and use providing a reliably strong and stable clamping force and a long-lasting hold that is ideal for most demanding applications.

What do you need to know about Jubilee hose clips?

The phrase ‘I need some Jubilee clips’ signifies the requirement for hose clips. Jubilee has an extensive range of products to clamp almost any size or type of hose as well as special hose clip tightening tools to make the process as simple and quick as possible.

What kind of steel is used for Jubilee Clips?

Types of Jubilee Clips. At Hoseshop, we offer both mild steel zinc plated Jubilee Clips and stainless steel Jubilee Clips. Mild steel is the most common steel for all applications, including Jubilee Hose clips. Mild steel alone has a low natural resistance to corrosion. Because of this, a coating of zinc is applied to the steel.

Which is the best brand of hose clamps?

These include Jubilee clips, high torque clips, Superclamps and clip drivers. Jubilee has been making quality hose clips and hose clamps since 1921 and their brand is often used to define a ‘hose clip’ in everyday use. The phrase ‘I need some Jubilee clips’ signifies the requirement for hose clips.