Clamp Crimping Tools

You’ll know your clamp is crimped properly when the “ear” or tightening tab is fully compressed and sits flat against the clamp body, with no visible gaps. The clamp should feel snug around the tubing, positioned directly over the barb of the fitting, and the tubing should not twist or slide off when given a firm tug. The clamp itself will have a smooth, even seal without cutting into or deforming the tubing.

No. Unlike screw-in hose clamps, pinch and cinch clamps are designed for single-use. Once they’ve been compressed with a crimping tool, the metal is permanently deformed, meaning they can’t be loosened or reshaped to fit securely again. If you need to remove a clamp, it must be cut off, and a new clamp should be installed to ensure a proper, leak-free seal on your irrigation tubing.