Mikalor Single Ear W1 Steel Hose Clips with Stainless Steel Insert Size Variations in Drop Down Menu Pack of 10 A specially designed clamp to be used on soft hose applications. The stainless steel insert bridges the gap below the clips ear. The curled edge on the insert protects soft hoses. Pincers for this application also available in our shop. For sealing hoses against loss of fluid, air or gases. Designed to distribute a constant tension pressure around the hose. The measurement is the Ø diameter of the clip. For automotive, agriculture, aviation, material handling, marine, plant & construction. Other clips and clamps available in our shop. Why the insert? The insert gives an ease of compression when clamping soft materials such as silicone hose. A small pressing stamped into the stainless steel inserting ring ensures it maintains its shape while preventing the item you are clamping from extruding into the ear and causing damage to the hose. The single ear with insert has similar properties to the single clip but is improved due to the deployment of the ring. It is designed for clamping hoses which involve soft rubber, silicone or plastic materials. Used widely within the automotive industry, Medical and with electrical and electronic components. They have a wide application in manufacturing industries including: Agriculture Mining & construction Military Boat builders & aircraft Gas & chemical industries Medical equipment Welding equipment Commercial vehicle manufacturers Heating & ventilation Compressed air systems Caravan manufacturers Building & plumbing Plant spray equipment Vending machines