2018-09-262018-09-262018http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12091/341Hose clamps seal hoses or tubing onto a fitting. Hose clamps prevent fluid from leaking. The hose clamp is tightened around the hose and the fitting. Common types of hose clamps are the Screw Band (Worm Gear), Spring, Wire, and Ear Clamps. Hose barbs are one type of fitting.en-USPlumbingBTA SkillsArticle