Measuring the retaining force of hose clips

• Diameter of just 10 mm
• Measurement accuracy 0.5 % F.S.
• Its neat tight-fitting design means it can also be used for hose clips of small bending radius

Task

The task is to pre-assemble hose clips on a mandrel of a specified diameter designed to come as close as possible to the final assembly situation, while testing the hose clip function. This function essentially involves transferring a force in a radial direction and thereby guaranteeing a reliable seal between the hose and the pipe end inside. Not only can the miniature load cells be fitted in mandrels shaped for small clamping diameters but they can also be arranged close enough for several clips to fit side by side on one mandrel for simultaneous testing.