Can Oetiker clamps be used on PEX?

Description. Oetiker brand 1/2″ Stainless Steel Clamps are for use with a PEX Clamp (Cinch) Tool, 1/2″ PEX tubing and 1/2″ crimp style PEX fittings.

How are Oetiker clamps measured?

The first thing you need to know about the step-less style ear-clamp, AKA oetiker style clamp is that they are measured based on the inner diameter. The clamps have a small number imprinted on the side of them that represents their size. The size is the inner diameter of the clamp when open/not-clamped.

What size Oetiker clamp do I need?

Simply measure the outside diameter of the hose installed on fitting. Then select a hose clamp so that the outside diameter of the hose is approximately in the middle of the clamping range of the clamp.

Are all PEX clamps the same?

PEX crimp and PEX clamp connections use the same fittings, normally referred to as “crimp” or “barbed” PEX fittings. Each method requires a different tool and a different type of ring, but the styles are similar enough that PEX newcomers frequently wonder which method is preferable.

What size are PEX Clamps?

PEX clamps are used in combination with a PEX clamp tool (or PEX cinch tool) to compress the PEX tubing over the barbs of a PEX crimp style fitting. They come in sizes from 3/8 in. to 1 in. with clamp size corresponding both to the pipe and fitting size, for example, 1/2 in. clamps for 1/2 in.

How do you measure a hose clip?

Only measure the outside diameter of the hose when it has been pushed onto the end of the pipe fitting, as often there will be expansion at this point. Once the outside diameter has been measured, check the dynamic range of the hose clamp to ensure that it can be tightened to the correct size.

Are Oetiker clamps reusable?

OETIKER Stepless low profile clamps are reusable. They can be opened and installed time and again, for example for maintenance and servicing in the automotive industry and they can also be installed both axially and radially.

Which type of PEX crimp is best?

BEST CRIMP TOOL: IWISS IWS-FAS PEX Crimping Tool Kit.

  • BEST CINCH TOOL: iCRIMP PEX Cinch Tool.
  • MOST VERSATILE: Conbraco Apollo PEX Multi-Head Crimp Tool Kit.
  • BEST FOR TIGHT SPACES: IWISS Angle Head PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Set.