Herbie Clip - Nylon Hose Clamp Fitting Guide
US Office StaffHerbie Clip Fitting Guide: Achieving the Perfect Seal Every Time
The Herbie Clip is the original, innovative nylon hose clamp featuring a unique double-row tooth design. This engineering breakthrough provides a permanent, secure, and highly reliable hose attachment without the corrosion risks associated with metal clamps. The simplicity and speed of its installation make it a favourite across the automotive, white goods, and industrial sectors.
This guide and accompanying video demonstrate the fast, simple, and correct process for installing the Herbie Clip, ensuring you achieve its maximum sealing performance and permanent retention.
Why the Herbie Clip is Superior (Design & Performance)
| Feature | Installation & Performance Benefit | Material / Usage |
| Double-Row Teeth | The core design feature that ensures superior tensile strength and permanent, even distribution of radial sealing force around the hose circumference. | Double-Row Nylon Clamp, High-Strength Plastic Hose Clamp |
| Nylon 6.6 Polymer | Provides 100% corrosion-free operation, excellent chemical resistance, and natural vibration damping, preventing the clip from loosening over time. | Corrosion-Free Hose Clamp, Vibration Resistant Clamp |
| Low-Profile Head | The locking mechanism is smooth and compact, making the Herbie Clip ideal for tight spaces and applications where aesthetics are important. | Low Profile Hose Clamp, Compact Nylon Clamp |
| PIM-Free | As a non-metallic fastener, it is inherently PIM-Free, safe for use near sensitive RF/telecom equipment. | PIM-Free Hose Clamp |
Step-by-Step Installation using the Fitting Guide
The Herbie Clip is designed to be fitted easily using a wide variety of tools, including manual pincers or HCL’s professional pneumatic air tools (for high-volume applications).
- Preparation: Select the correct size Herbie Clip that fits snugly around the hose and barb assembly.
- Positioning: Place the clip securely over the hose, ensuring it is positioned over the barbed area of the fitting.
- Engagement: Engage the tool (pincer or pneumatic jaws) with the clip's dual locking teeth mechanism.
- Crimp & Lock: Close the tool completely. You will hear a distinct click when the final lock is engaged. This sound confirms the double-row teeth have fully secured and locked the clamp for a permanent seal.
- Inspection: Visually inspect the lock to ensure the teeth are fully seated and the seal is uniform around the hose.
Following this Herbie Clip Fitting Guide guarantees the permanent, vibration-resistant, and tamper-proof performance the product is known for.
