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Technical Specification
PRODUCT NUMBER HGS160BPHGS140BGHGZ160BG
Material Stainless steelStainless steelMild steel zinc plated
Clamping Range 130-160mm110-140mm130-160mm
Clip Type Worm driveWorm driveWorm drive
Format Single sizeSingle sizeSingle size
Grade 304304
Pack Qty 101010

Q 1. How do I know whether the HGS160BG will fit my hose?

A. This size spans 130-160mm of fitted hose outside diameter. Measure the hose over its fitting, not the bare bore - anywhere inside 130-160mm and the HGS160BG is the right clip. One JCS size covers a span that would take two fixed nut-and-bolt clamps. In imperial terms that is roughly 5 1/8 to 6 5/16 in, covering common 6 in hose sizes.

Q 2. Can you over-tighten a hose clip?

A. JCS recommends 6.0 Nm (54 lb-in) for this size. Position the clip centrally over the hose barb and tighten incrementally to that torque - over-tightening can damage the hose.

Q 3. Is the screw stainless steel as well as the band?

A. Yes - every component is the same grade of stainless steel, verified through JCS's salt mist testing, so there is no mixed-metal weak point to corrode first.

Q 4. Are these suited to water and drainage plant?

A. Yes - JCS stainless hose clips are used across water and drainage infrastructure, including pumping solutions, stormwater and overflow management, wastewater treatment and agricultural irrigation networks.

Q 5. Is 304 stainless good enough for marine use, or do I need 316?

A. For most marine and wet industrial duty, this 304 (18/8) clip with its Lloyd's Register Type Approval is the standard answer. JCS reserves its 316 grade for the most demanding settings - offshore, food and pharmaceutical - so if that is your application, ask us about options.

Q 6. Will vibration loosen this clip?

A. JCS designs against it: the hex screw is cold-headed and work-hardened with rolled threads, so it holds its setting and will not round off. On high-vibration equipment, JCS's guidance is to recheck the clip after service to keep the seal intact.

Q 7. How many clips are in this pack?

A. This is a pack of 10 clips, all 130-160mm adjustment range. Other pack formats of the same clip are listed separately.

Q 8. What if my order arrives damaged or incorrect?

A. WhatsApp us on 07754 288583 with photos of the item and packaging.

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