How to Identify and Measure Fittings
Pipe size is an industry designation, not the actual size. View information about how to measure threaded and unthreaded pipe and pipe fittings.
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About Measuring Hose and Tube Clamps
What's the best way to determine the clamp size you'll need? Simply measure the outside diameter of your hose with the fitting installed. Some clamps accommodate a range of sizes, so be sure the size you need falls in the middle of that range.
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Hose and Tube Gripping Pliers
Grip hose and tubing for installation and removal without damage.
Pliers with curved jaws are shaped to firmly grip hose and tubing.
Pliers with double jaws remove hose and tubing from a fitting. While one jaw grips the hose and tubing, the other pushes the hose and tubing back from the fitting to remove it.
Cushion grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
Ultra grip pliers have grips made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance. They are shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain from repetitive tasks.
Jaw | |||||||
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| Overall Lg. | For OD | Lg. | Bend | Texture | Material | Each | |
Curved Jaws and Cushion Grip | |||||||
| 11" | 15/64" to 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 45° | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 11" | 19/64" to 21/64" | 2 7/16" | 45° | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 11" | 13/32" to 19/32" | 2 1/4" | 45° | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 11" | 21/32" to 27/32" | 2 1/4" | 45° | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Curved Jaws and Ultra Grip | |||||||
| 8" | 1/2" to 2 7/8" | 2 11/16" | 30° | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Double Jaws and Plain Grip | |||||||
| 8" | 5/32" to 1/2" | 3" | __ | Serrated | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hose and Tube Pinch-Off Pliers
Clamp down on nonreinforced hose and tube to squeeze it shut, eliminating the need to drain the hose when working on pumps, heating and cooling systems, and fuel lines.
Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort. Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place. Turn the screw on plain-grip pliers to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock them.
Pliers with lever release open when you press the lever. Pliers with quick release are easier to open with one hand than lever release—push the handles open with your fingers.
Pliers with a head angle give you access to low-clearance spaces.
Jaw | |||||||
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| Overall Lg. | For OD | Lg. | Texture | Head Angle | Material | Each | |
Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip | |||||||
Lever Release | |||||||
| 9 3/4" | 1"-1 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Smooth | __ | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Quick Release | |||||||
| 5 1/2" | 1/8"-3/4" | 1 3/8" | Smooth | __ | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 0"-3/4" | 1 7/16" | Smooth | 20° | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 9 1/4" | 0"-1 1/4" | 2 1/4" | Smooth | __ | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9 3/4" | 0"-1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | Smooth | 20° | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 13" | 0"-2 1/2" | 4 1/4" | Smooth | 20° | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 3/4"-2 1/2" | 4 3/8" | Smooth | __ | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Flat Jaws and Plain Grip | |||||||
Lever Release | |||||||
| 7" | 0"-1 3/8" | 1" | Smooth | __ | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hose and Tube Clamp Pliers
Install hose and tube clamps with these specially designed pliers.
Pinch clamp pliers crimp pinch clamps closed on hose and tube. Those with straight jaws must be used perpendicular to the hose. Pliers with straight and side jaws are good for tight spaces because you can use them parallel or perpendicular to your hose. Pliers with a center handle reduce the fully open grip span. They also have a higher closing force than other pliers, so they require less strength to crimp pinch clamps closed.
Spring clamp pliers install and remove spring-tension hose clamps. Pliers with adjustable tips accommodate different sized flat-band hose clamps.
Spring-band clamp pliers have jaws specially designed to grip spring-band clamps which are often found on heater and radiator hose. Pliers with flat jaws have a cross-cut tip design to grip most hose clamps from multiple angles. Pliers with a 35° head angle are good for low-clearance spaces. Pliers with a flexible cable allow access to hose and tube clamps that are difficult to reach.
Cushion grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort. Ultra grip pliers have a grip made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance. They are shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain from repetitive tasks.
Jaw | |||||||
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| Overall Length | Grip Style | Opening Style | Texture | Tip Type | Material | Each | |
Pinch Clamp Pliers—Straight Jaw | |||||||
| 9" | Cushion | Manual | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 9 1/8" | Ultra Grip | Manual | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pinch Clamp Pliers—Straight and Side Jaw | |||||||
| 9" | Cushion | Manual | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pinch Clamp Pliers—Straight Jaw and Center Handle | |||||||
| 12" | Cushion | Manual | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Spring Clamp Pliers—Curved Jaw | |||||||
| 8" | Cushion | Manual | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spring Clamp Pliers—Flat Jaw | |||||||
| 13" | Cushion | Manual | Smooth | Adjustable | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spring-Band Clamp Pliers—Flat Jaw and 35° Head Angle | |||||||
| 17" | Cushion | Spring Assisted | Serrated | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spring-Band Clamp Pliers—Straight Jaw and 24" Flexible Cable | |||||||
| 33" | Plain | Spring Assisted | Smooth | Fixed | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hose-Crimping Pliers
As you squeeze the handles, the vise-like jaws lock tightly onto the ferrule to secure barbed fittings onto your hose. To select the correct pliers, measure the hose OD and select the next larger size "For Hose OD" below.
Hose and Tube Clamp Cutters
Slice through pinch clamps to remove them from hose. Place the jaw tips of these cutters on each side of the pinch point and squeeze the handles to cut through your clamp.
For Max. Band | Jaw | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Thick. | Overall Lg. | Grip Style | Style | Opening Style | Material | Each | |
For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel | ||||||||
| 11/32" | 0.031" | 8 3/4" | Cushion | Straight | Manual | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Wing-Handle Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own
Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
Tool comes with a built-in cutter and a tension wing handle, as well as a tension nut that can be used instead of the handle in confined spaces. Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps.
You can also use this tool to install our Extra-Strength Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose—just fit a cutting adapter (sold separately) over the tool. The press-cut adapter cuts the banding when you press down the handle. The screw-cut adapter cuts the banding when you turn a screw with the included ratchet handle.
Ratchet-Handle Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own
Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps. Tool has a ratchet-action handle to tighten the band.
Handle | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Band Wd. | Lg. | Material | Finish | Type | Each | |
| 1/4", 3/8" | 8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | Vinyl Coated | Ratchet | 000000 | 0000000 |
Vise-Mount Installation Tools for Build-Your-Own
Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
Use with banding and buckles to build your own low-profile band clamps.
| For Band Wd. | Lg. | Pull Strength, psi | Material | Each | |
| 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" | 16 1/2" | 6,000 | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Wing-Handle Installation Tools for Extra-Strength
Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
Use to install Extra-Strength Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose.
Medium Duty Installation Tools for Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
This tool is longer than the light duty tool for increased leverage.
Use to tighten Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose, then break off the excess banding.
| For Band Wd. | Lg. | Ht. | Wd. | Material | Handle Type | Each | |
| 3/8", 5/8" | 11" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Steel | Ratchet | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Light Duty Installation Tools for Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
Use to tighten Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose, then break off the excess banding. Tool has a punch lever on each end.
| For Band Wd. | Lg. | Ht. | Wd. | Material | Handle Type | Each | |
| 3/8", 5/8" | 10" | 1" | 2" | Steel | Ratchet | 0000000 | 000000 |
Heavy Duty Installation Tools for Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose
With the most leverage of any of our installation tools, this tool has a ball handle that makes it easier to ratchet.
Use to tighten Low-Profile Band Clamps for Firm Hose, then break off the excess banding.
Crimping Tools for Press-Connect Fittings for Drinking Water
- Tubing: Use with hard polyethylene plastic
Create a leak-tight seal between polyethylene (PEX) tubing and press-connect fittings for drinking water—no heat or solder necessary. The ratchet action lets you apply the right amount of pressure for a complete crimp. To ensure you’re using the correctly sized tool, they are color coded to match the compatible fittings. These tools are compatible with Viega PEX tubing and Viega PureFlow Press fittings.
Copper tube size is the accepted designation of the copper tubing industry, not the actual tube OD.
Crimping Tools for Press-Connect Fittings for Copper Tubing
Create a leak-tight seal without using heat or solder. Slide copper tubing into a press-connect fitting and use these tools to crimp the connection.
Crimping tools seal the fitting in less than five seconds. Lightweight and cordless, you can take these tools to any job. Access your connection from any angle using the pivoting head.
Crimping tools come with two 2.5-amp-hrs.-capacity batteries. Upgrade to a 5-amp-hrs.-capacity battery for over 500 crimps per charge.
Jaws fit directly into a crimping tool to clamp copper tube sizes 1/2 to 2.
Copper tube size is the accepted designation of the copper tubing industry, not the actual tube OD.
Use rings for copper tube sizes 2 1/2 to 4. Clip the ring around the fitting and use the included ring actuator jaw and crimping tool (sold separately) to press the open ends together.
Copper tube size is the accepted designation of the copper tubing industry, not the actual tube OD.
| For Copper Tube Size  | For Tube OD | Includes | Compatible With | Each | |
| 2 1/2, 3, 4 | 2 5/8", 3 1/8", 4 1/8" | Three Rings (2 1/2-4 Copper Tube Size) One Ring Actuator Jaw | Viega ProPress XL-C | 00000000 | 000000000 |
Jaws fit directly into a crimping tool to clamp copper tube sizes 1/2 to 2.
Copper tube size is the accepted designation of the copper tubing industry, not the actual tube OD.
Battery | |||||||||
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| For Copper Tube Size | For Tube OD | Voltage | No. Included | Cap., amp-hrs. | Battery Charger Included | Battery Charging Time, min. | Compatible With | Each | |
| 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2 | 5/8", 7/8", 1 1/8", 1 3/8", 1 5/8", 2 1/8" | 18V DC | 2 | 3 | Yes | 39 | Viega ProPress | 00000000 | 000000000 |
Crimping Tools for Barbed Tube Fittings for Drinking Water
Use these tools with a crimping ring (sold separately) to connect barbed tube fittings for drinking water to tubing. Compatible with Viega PEX fittings.