[yellow_cad]

I am looking for the thin metal type that can be released by hand. All I turn up on google is the thicker automotive type. My immediate need is 5/16 inch size. Thanks, Jim

 

[Greg Elmassian]

Can you post a picture of an example, not sure what you want.

 

[yellow_cad]

I don't have one to take a picture of, but I have seen them used on live steam fuel lines.

 

[Tdreabe]

Google turned up these on Amazon

Amazon.com: 160 Pcs Spring Clips Fuel Line Hose Clips Water Pipe Air Tube Silicone Vacuum Hose Clamp Fastener : Automotive

Buy 160 Pcs Spring Clips Fuel Line Hose Clips Water Pipe Air Tube Silicone Vacuum Hose Clamp Fastener: Clamps & Sleeving - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I've seen them available individually in my local hardware store near the small hardware drawers.

 

[yellow_cad]

Yes, that is the sort of thing I got on my google search. What I am looking for is just a thin spring wire with a loop on each end that is set for the various sizes of tubing. The wire is approximately .020 or .030 of an inch in diameter.

 

[Tdreabe]

Hose Clamps 10pc Wire Spring Type, 8mm 5/16" OD Hose, Motorcycle ATV Scooter | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hose Clamps 10pc Wire Spring Type, 8mm 5/16" OD Hose, Motorcycle ATV Scooter at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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A little further down the same google search.

 

[Kovacjr]

What about these?

Hose Clamp

Spring and Pinch hose clamps Pinch clamps are one time use and locked with pinch clamp pliers. Standard size fits the standard non braided hose.

thetraindepartment.com

 

[Tom Bowdler]

Any decent hobby shop should have them. Dubro brand made for model airplane fuel lines.
dubro.com/products/fuel-line-clips

 

[Boogiesg]

Try modifying your search to "Single wire tube clamp" or "Spring wire tube clamps". The clips tom linked work well on glow fuel tubing which may or may not come in 5/16". My race bike runs 5/16" fuel line and I use this stuff.
SS Lock wire .021"

My Aster mogul used to have a strange version of those clamps with a machine screw I think... on the silicon tubing that runs methyl alcohol from the tank in the tender to the burner under the loco. Fiddly. Tiny leaks that only seemed to happen when it was running. weird issues with chicken feed system. Lock wired the connections and haven't had to use the fire bucket since. I think I may have lockwired one end of the butane line on my mikado too. Probably overkill for the mikado.

 

[yellow_cad]

Just found these in a photo and this is pretty much what I am referring to.

 

[Pete Thornton]

I get similar ones designed for motorcycle fuel lines.

 

[Boogiesg]

Yeah, Any mower/chainsaw shop should have those. They get loose, kinked, and warped easily if you use the wrong pliers or your fingers to remove or install them but they are cheap to replace.

 

[lotsasteam]

Mini zip ties
Harbor Freight

 

[Pete Thornton]

this is pretty much what I am referring to.

The motor cycle clamps are shown on your other thread on the USRA 0-6-0.

 

[Greg Elmassian]

The spring wire loop clamps work well on hoses and barbs, they wrap completely around the hose.

Ty-raps / zip ties cannot conform perfectly to a curve, right at where the locking mechanism is. Perhaps really snugging them down might help, but it would seem undue and uneven force especially on a small diameter hose. Additionally can be removed easily and without damage to the hose.

Greg

 

[yellow_cad]

Thanks. That's the type I found and it works fine.

 

[Nick Jr]

lotsasteam, I use em too. Tip is to solder a piece of wire around the pipe, slide the flexable tubing on and put the zip beyond the 'hump' in the tube. Doesn't have to be over tightened to distort the tubing, the seal is actually made under the hump and the tie keeps it from slipping off, never had a problem. Nice + they come in colors to match the tubing.
This one is holding a fitting that is feeding water into a boiler that has 40+lbs pressure.

 

[lotsasteam]

 

[Nick Jr]

lotsasteam: First hand knowledge trumps conjecture every time, just got to be aware of all the facets of what you are doing. Trial and error are the best teacher, as the present project I am working is showing me.

 

[Nick Jr]

While stowing gear adrift in the shop, came across these, sorry don't remember where I got them. Looks like they were made just for this purpose??
EDIT: I found them. no-snag-cable-ties-6