WHY ARE WORM DRIVE HOSE CLAMPS SO CALLED?

The JCS worm drive hose clamp is based on a classic design known for its efficiency, torque and strength. JCS Torque has a proud heritage as a leading manufacturer of worm drive hose clamps. But why is a worm drive hose clamp so called? HELICAL-THREADED SCREW The term worm drive is reference to the helical-threaded screw or worm gear housed within the clamp. As the screw is turned it meshes with the slots in the band and tightens the clamp. The design provides a hi-torque clamp which prevents hose connections from loosening or leaking. In addition, here at JCS we have added our own innovations, such as a ‘straight line’ housing, which ensures that every thread of the screw is fully engaged with the band to provide more torque and better strength. CLASSIC DESIGN In the wider world of engineering, the worm gear is a classic design that when used with a drive motor has a wide range of industrial applications. These include applications where fast braking or stopping is desired, such as in lifts, elevators and hoists, because a worm drive typically only works in one direction. Also, because the gear teeth slide in the worm drive it means it operates more quietly than some other gear types. This make the worm gear suitable for use in locations where minimising noise is a consideration, such as theatres or other public spaces such as airports. In addition, worm drives are used in presses, rolling mills, on rudders and worm drive saws.

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