Boss® clamps 4-bolt type with 2 gripping fingers and 2 clamp sections are designed to bend as they are tightened to conform to the hose outside diameter. Tighten bolts to their specified torque value. Clamps will need to have bolts re-tightened periodically due to pressure changes in rubber hoses. Boss® clamps are for single use only- once they are removed they need to be discarded. The B45 clamp for use with Boss® System stems and couplings.
Specifications
- Recommended for steam service up to 450°F (232°C)
- Constructed from zinc plated iron
- Bolts can be retorqued
- Torque values are for dry bolts
- Recommended Torque: 150 ft. lbs.
- Hose ID: 4 in. (75 mm)
- Hose OD: 3-40/64 in. to 5 in. (117.5 mm to 127mm)
- Bolt-MB1045, Nut-MN10
Installation
- Torque values for clamps are based on dry bolts. The use of lubricant on bolts will adversely effect clamp performance. Do not lubricate nuts and bolts
- Torque values for clamps are based on dry bolts.
- Bolts in Boss® Clamps are designed to bend as they are tightened which allows clamp to conform to the hose outside diameter
- Always tighten bolts to their specified torque value
- Periodic re-tightening of bolts is required due to "cold flow" phenomenon present in all rubber hoses
- Boss® Clamps are for single use only! Once removed they are to be discarded
Downloads
Drawing (PDF Download)
