Key benefits - Carbon steel construction with heat treatment provides high hardness, durability and reliable performance for long service life. - Anti-slip handle design with a full length of 180 mm (7.1 in) offers a comfortable grip, enabling extended use without excessive fatigue and helping you complete tasks smoothly. - Smooth edge polishing protects hoses during expansion and contraction, reducing the risk of damage when crimping clamp ears and applying tamper-proof sealing. - 360-degree inner design with no protrusions or gaps and a narrowband construction concentrates sealing pressure for secure, uniform clamping. Specifications and features - Material: carbon steel, forged and heat treated for strength and durability - Length: 180 mm (7.1 inches) - Design: 360-degree inner construction with no protrusions or gaps - Function: used to crimp hose clamp ears and enable tamper-proof sealing with standard jaw pliers Applications and use scenarios - Automotive maintenance and repair - Replacing radiator, heater, or coolant hoses where secure, repeatable clamp pressure is required - Crimping hose clamp ears with standard jaws to achieve reliable sealing in engine bays - Home plumbing and DIY projects - Securing hose connections under sinks or behind appliances in tight spaces - Working with standard hose clamps to ensure a tight, tamper-resistant seal without damaging hoses - Industrial and marine environments - Installing or servicing hoses on equipment, generators, or boats where access is restricted - Providing consistent sealing pressure in confined areas to prevent leaks and downtime