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Created on 09.14
American Type Hose Clamp Flat Band Assembly Machine
Product Overview
The American Type Hose Clamp Flat Band Assembly Machine is a high-speed, fully automatic assembly system specifically engineered for the production of American-standard (AN-type) flat band hose clamps. This machine is designed to handle a wide range of clamp sizes within a single platform — delivering versatile, efficient, and consistent production without the need for multiple dedicated machines.
Whether you are a high-volume manufacturer serving the automotive aftermarket, industrial distribution, or marine supply channels, this machine provides the production flexibility and output capacity to meet diverse market demands from a single, compact production system.
Core Capability — One Machine, Wide Size Range
One of the most significant advantages of this machine is its exceptional size flexibility:
- Clamp size range: 1 inch to 8 inch (25 mm to 200 mm)
- Band width: One fixed bandwidth — the machine is configured for a specific band width, and all clamp sizes within the 1"–8" range are produced using that same band width
- Single-platform versatility — instead of requiring separate machines for each clamp size, one machine covers the entire 1"–8" range, dramatically reducing capital investment, floor space requirements, and changeover complexity
This wide-range capability makes the machine ideal for manufacturers who produce a broad product catalog of American-type hose clamps and need to switch between sizes frequently without sacrificing production efficiency.
Assembly Scope — Four-Part Assembly in One Machine
The machine performs a complete four-part assembly in a single, fully automated production cycle. Finished products emerging from the machine are fully assembled flat band hose clamps — ready for inspection, packaging, and shipment.
The four components assembled by the machine are:
Assembly Component | Description |
Band | The flat steel band — cut to the correct length for the specified clamp size, with the perforation pattern (holes/teeth) already formed by the upstream stamping process |
Housing (Saddle/Bridge) | The housing that holds the worm screw and engages with the band's perforation track — automatically positioned and riveted to the band |
Clip | The retaining clip that secures the screw assembly to the housing — automatically placed and locked into position |
Screw (Worm Screw) | The worm screw that provides the clamping force — automatically fed, engaged through the housing, and threaded into the band's perforation track |
The result: a complete, fully assembled American-type flat band hose clamp — with band, housing, clip, and screw all assembled in the correct sequence, at the correct positions, with the correct forces — emerging from the machine as a finished product.
No manual assembly. No secondary operations. No intermediate handling.
Assembly Speed — High-Output Production
The machine delivers impressive production speeds that scale with clamp size:
Clamp Size Range | Assembly Speed |
1 inch – 3 inch (25 mm – 75 mm) | 1,000 – 1,200 pieces per hour |
4 inch – 8 inch (100 mm – 200 mm) | Speed varies based on band length and forming requirements — contact us for specific throughput data |
At the 1"–3" range, the machine produces up to 1,200 finished clamps per hour — equivalent to 20 clamps per minute — delivering the high-volume output required by competitive manufacturers serving the automotive aftermarket and industrial distribution channels.
Even at the larger 4"–8" sizes, where longer band lengths and larger forming diameters naturally require additional cycle time, the machine maintains efficient production rates that far exceed any manual or semi-automated assembly approach.
Technical Specifications Summary
Specification | Details |
Machine type | American Type (AN) Flat Band Hose Clamp Assembly Machine |
Clamp standard | American-type worm gear hose clamp (flat band) |
Size range | 1 inch to 8 inch (25 mm – 200 mm) |
Band width | Single fixed bandwidth (configured to customer specification) |
Assembly components | 4 parts — band, housing, clip, screw |
Assembly speed (1"–3") | 1,000 – 1,200 pcs/hour |
Control system | PLC microcomputer with HMI touch-screen interface |
Feeding system | Vibratory bowl feeders for housing, clip, and screw components |
Power supply | AC 220V / 50Hz (configurable to customer's local standard) |
Machine dimensions | Compact footprint suitable for standard production environments |
Key Features and Benefits
- Wide size range on one platform — produce clamps from 1" to 8" without changing machines, maximizing equipment utilization and return on investment;
- Complete four-part assembly — band, housing, clip, and screw all assembled in one machine — no secondary operations or manual finishing required;
- High production speed — up to 1,200 pieces per hour in the 1"–3" range, delivering the throughput needed for competitive mass production;
- Consistent quality — PLC-controlled precision ensures identical assembly on every unit, with consistent riveting force, correct clip placement, and proper screw engagement;
- Quick changeover — programmable recipe management enables rapid switching between clamp sizes, minimizing downtime during product changeovers;
- Flat band specialization — specifically engineered for flat band American-type clamps, with optimized forming dies, band guides, and assembly tooling designed for flat band geometry;
- Reduced labor costs — one machine replaces multiple manual workstations and the operators they require;
- Compact design — the integrated architecture minimizes floor space requirements while delivering full four-part assembly capability.
Applications
The American Type Flat Band Hose Clamp Assembly Machine is ideal for manufacturers producing hose clamps for:
- Automotive aftermarket — replacement and OEM hose clamps for radiator, fuel, air intake, and emissions systems;
- Industrial distribution — general-purpose hose clamps for plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications;
- Marine supply — corrosion-resistant flat band clamps for boat fuel, water, and exhaust systems;
- Agricultural equipment — hose clamps for irrigation, spraying, and fluid transfer systems;
- Hardware retail and wholesale — high-volume production of standard-size hose clamps for retail packaging and distribution.
Interested? Let's Discuss Your Requirements
If you are looking for a high-speed, versatile, four-part assembly machine for American-type flat band hose clamps — covering sizes from 1 inch to 8 inch on a single platform — the Frand American Type Flat Band Assembly Machine is engineered for your production needs.
Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements, request a detailed quotation, or arrange a factory visit to see the machine in action.
Xiamen Frand Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. — One machine. Wide range. High speed. Complete assembly.
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