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Technical Specification
PRODUCT NUMBER HGZ160BGHGS160BPHGZ140BGHGZ120BGHGZ100BG
Material Mild steel zinc platedStainless steelMild steel zinc platedMild steel zinc platedMild steel zinc plated
Clamping Range 130-160mm130-160mm110-140mm90-120mm80-100mm
Clip Type Worm driveWorm driveWorm driveWorm driveWorm drive
Format Single sizeSingle sizeSingle sizeSingle sizeSingle size
Grade 304
Pack Qty 1010101010

Q 1. How do I know whether the HGZ160BP 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 HGZ160BP 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. Are zinc plated hose clips rust resistant?

A. The band is heavily electro zinc plated and passivated, tested to EN9227, and JCS plates the steel after cutting so the cut edges are coated too. It is intended for non-corrosive environments such as domestic and light industrial use - for wet, salty or chemical-exposed duty choose the Hi-Grip Stainless version.

Q 4. Is a zinc plated clip OK for marine use?

A. No - JCS itself cautions that zinc-coated clamps can quickly corrode or seize around salt water. The marine specification is Hi-Grip Stainless: 18/8 304 stainless throughout, with Lloyd's Register Type Approval.

Q 5. Where are zinc Hi-Grip clips typically fitted?

A. Anywhere a flexible hose seals onto a rigid fitting in dry or general conditions - vehicles, garden and grounds machinery, air lines, workshop and light industrial pipework. JCS supplies the automotive sector and leading agricultural machinery manufacturers.

Q 6. Do worm drive hose clips come loose over time?

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 payment methods do you accept?

A. We accept all major credit and debit cards, along with PayPal.

Q 9. When will my order be dispatched?

A. In-stock orders placed before 14:30 Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day.

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