OUR VERDICT
Ideal Tridon 65E clamps are lined worm-gear hose clamps made for silicone hose. A smooth stainless liner covers the band slots, so the clamp tightens evenly without cutting into soft silicone. Buy them for silicone heater, coolant, and radiator hose connections. Skip them where you need spring-loaded constant tension.
WHAT WE LIKE
- Smooth liner protects soft silicone hose
- 300-series stainless band and screw
- 9/16" band spreads clamping force
WORTH NOTING
- Size by the hose outside diameter, not the inside diameter
- Worm gear style; recheck tightness after the first heat cycles
Specifications
| Series | 65E |
|---|---|
| Clamp family | Ideal Tridon 65E |
| Clamp type | Lined worm gear |
| Clamp range | 7/8" to 1-1/4" (23-32mm) |