The benefits of choosing a high-quality hose clip (case study)

There are many areas of business in which you might choose a cheaper item over a more expensive one; for example, if you need to cut costs, or if a cheaper item can do the same job with the benefit of a lower price point.

However, one area you don’t want to cut corners is in hose clips. Despite being a very small piece of engineering, it’s vitally important that you choose a high-quality hose clip. In the end, opting for a substandard alternative could have devastating consequences for your vehicles.

These are the benefits of choosing a high-quality hose clip.

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Case study: JCS hose clips vs cheaper alternative

Many people turn to cheaper, Chinese-produced products to save money. However, in the case of hose clips, this could pose a serious problem for your machinery.

One of our customers discovered low-cost Chinese hose clips on a traction engine they were working on. These were fitted on the suction side of a steam injector, presumably to save money.

However, our customer found that these cheap hose clips were allowing air to be sucked into the injector, compromising its operation and potentially proving catastrophic. In fact, these cheaper alternatives did not fit as tightly and could not withstand a high level of torque before breaking, putting the engine at risk.

They replaced these cheaper hose clips with high-quality JCS Hi-Grip hose clips, which are designed to a high standard and tested for clamping force and torque. Immediately, our customer could see a difference, with the JCS Hi-Grip hose clips resulting in a much tighter hold, reducing the likelihood of failure in the traction engine.

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Why JCS hose clips are different

As this case study proves, opting for a cheaper hose clip could have unintended consequences for complex machinery like traction engines, automotives, or aircraft.

Despite being such a small piece of equipment, it’s vitally important that you choose a high-quality hose clip, as even small failures could prove catastrophic.

All JCS hose clips are manufactured in the UK and tested in accordance with the British Standards Institute (BSI).They are widely regarded for their quality and durability, making them the only option for high-end applications like performance cars and motorsport; or, for expert applications such as in traction engines.

All of our products are made at our dedicated manufacturing facility in Suffolk, UK, meaning we can inspect and test throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring quality. Our Hi-Grip hose clamps have also received NATO approval, with most sizes receiving a Nato Stock Number (NSN), owing to their high quality.

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If you’d like to learn more about our hose clamps or have any additional questions, make sure to call us on 01787 376212 or email sales@jcshi-torque.co.uk today.

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