How to tie two pipes with a wire. Wire clamp as the easiest way to connect hoses

It is literally impossible to do this with your own hands.

A standard tool at hand will not help much either.

You need to use either a specialized tool, or make something similar.

At the dawn of my career, I personally made hand tools for crimping hydraulic hoses. In those days, there was no professional tool yet.

First you need to understand how a high-pressure hose is pressed.

Here it is already with a pressed-in tip:

The photo shows a threaded working part and already on the hose the bushing (coupling) is exactly what is crimped in a circle.

In section, a fitting with an already pressed-on coupling looks like this:

The pressing process is as follows:

  • cut the hose so that the end is straight.
  • a coupling is put on the top of the hose and sags further.
  • a nut is put on the nipple with the thread outward.
  • the nipple is inserted into the inside of the hose until it stops at the end of the hose.
  • the coupling also comes back up to the stop or the end of the hose.
  • a special crimp is put on the clutch and squeezes it in a circle 360 ​​degrees

All processes, with the exception of the latter, are done by hand and only the latter is used with the use of a tool.

There are two ways to crimp the coupling without special equipment (during crimping it is necessary to create a strong pressure, since the coupling is made of a rather strong and thick material) such a coupling cannot be tightened with clamps, and different types of pliers have an uneven shape and do not press evenly on the coupling.

1 way

It is best to use a lathe, or rather a chuck for clamping parts, with four jaws, but you can also use three jaws. Tighten the coupling several times, turning it in a circle so that the pressure is even over the entire surface.

2 way

To make a crimp yourself, for this you need to grind a sleeve with an inner diameter like the outside of the sleeve. Cut the bushing lengthwise into 6 equal pieces. Grind a sleeve with a larger diameter than the first, drill and thread the bolt in six places. On the first six parts, make a notch in the center, and press a ball onto the end of the bolt.

Every man has come across a hose and water pipe or faucet connection. This is usually a simple procedure: put the hose tightly on the pipe and turn on the water. But such a connection often allows water to pass through, and the hose itself sometimes flies. Then a wire clamp comes to our rescue, which is able to help out in a difficult situation.

First of all, I would like to clearly define the concepts: what can actually be called clamps. So, this is a ring-shaped device, usually made from light metal alloys. It has a tightening mechanism in the form of a special nut, mainly with a worm thread, and also, depending on the models, a metric thread is used on the nut. In our case, the base of the device has, as it were, a wire base, but it is made of a sufficiently strong metal that does not deform when pulled together.

In the modern version, the tightening element is just a nut with a metric thread, when tightened, the mechanism tightly fits the surface, while capitally clamping it on the working base. The scope of use of clamps is quite wide, but the range of action is designed to create a tight connection of hoses, rubber pipes with solid bases, and branch pipes. With the help of a clamp, you can tightly connect the water pipeline with a rubber hose and not be afraid that there may be a leak somewhere.

Even a corrugated exhaust pipe is attached with a clamp to the chimney and does not allow combustion products to enter the room.

Initially, such a device was created not just for household needs, but for the automotive industry. Clamps are an important element in the engine of almost any car. Ask why? The fact is that the engine of the machine during operation, due to vibration, is in a mobile state, and various connections, fuel and oil supply are different pipes. It is just the rubber pipes that have a free ride, and vibrate evenly with the engine, while fulfilling their duties to supply fuel. Well, and fasten them to a metal base with clamps, they are able to provide a reliable, sealed, and most importantly, a strong connection of important engine components.

Among such fasteners, I would especially like to highlight one type of product: spring wire clamps, which work on the principle of clothespins, such fasteners are fully consistent with their specifics. This technology allows them to be mounted as intended without the use of additional tools. The design of such a device is a thickened elastic wire, and it is quite rigid, which allows it to keep a given diameter. On the edges there are two "ears", which serve as "clothespins".

In order to install such a clamp on the place of operation, it is enough to squeeze the "ears" with your fingers, while the diameter of the clamp will increase, after which it can be put on the branch pipe. That's the whole process of installing such a universal clamp. It is possible that skeptics may doubt that such a simple device can create a tight sealed connection. But we can assure you that the connection is quite strong and reliable, these arguments directly confirm the laws of physics. The thing is that such devices are designed for use in places with temperature extremes.

In a normal environment, the fastening mechanism exerts its working pressure on the connection; when heated, the metal begins to expand, thereby enhancing the clamping property several times. This device has a small side effect, usually over time, such a clamp tends to pinch the rubber hose, rendering it unusable. It is not recommended to use such fasteners in a car engine, or you can use it with subsequent replacement.

It is good when the farm has such a fastening element. Of course, such a thing is not necessary every day, but there are times when you simply cannot do without a clamp, especially for car owners. But if you constantly forget to buy such a part for your kit, let's figure out together how to make a wire clamp with a minimum set of tools and materials.

To do this, we need the wire itself, which should be soft enough, but at the same time quite strong. Of the tools, a screwdriver and a screwdriver will come in handy, which can be found in almost any home. Now let's take a step-by-step look at the whole process, which, you guessed it, with a minimum of elements, will be quite simple.

How to make a wire clamp - step by step diagram

Step 1: measure the required wire length

First of all, let's bite off the wire as much as the diameter of our connection requires. We do not need measuring instruments, it is enough to wrap the edge of the wire around the branch pipe and estimate the ends for twisting by eye, usually 50-60 millimeters are enough... Then we fold the wire in half and bite off the excess with pliers. We bring the ends together, so that they are on the same level.

Step 2: Correct Clamp Design

Now that you have a wire in your hands, bent in half, you need to make the correct "eyelet" at the place of the fold, and the diameter of the "eyelet" must coincide with the screwdriver, which must freely enter it. To maintain this size, it is enough to unbend the ends, insert a screwdriver between them and bring them together again. Of course, it is best suited for such purposes, it is flat along its entire length and does not have expansion, unlike a flat one. Next, you need to bend the resulting "eyelet" to the side, relative to the length of the wire, it will serve as a lock.

Step 3: detailed installation of a homemade clamp

You have just made a wire clamp with your own hands, nothing if it looks unprepossessing, the main thing is that it performs its functions efficiently. It remains to install it in its place of honor and twist it tightly. To do this, go around it around the pipe, always in the form in which it is, namely doubly, and cross the ends together. Then we insert a screwdriver into the "eyelet", catch the second end and turn it clockwise several times until a tight connection appears. Remember not to be too zealous during clamping, you should feel when to stop so that the wire does not burst. If there are too long ends on the newly installed clamp, we recommend that you bite them off with pliers.

It is possible that the first time you will not be able to install a self-made wire clamp, you may not be able to twist it, or you will drag it over, but do not despair, repeat the procedure for making the fastener again. We are sure that after several attempts you will get a high-quality and tight connection, and this simple technology will always help you out in difficult times. Patience and a little effort! But still, keep several clamps of different diameters on the farm for the future, they will definitely come in handy!

Any man has come across a hose and water pipe or faucet connection. In most cases, this is the usual procedure: put the hose tightly on the pipe and turn on the water. But such a connection often allows water to pass through, and the hose itself sometimes flies. Then comes to our aid wire clamp that can save you in a problem situation.

1 Today wire clamp- device and work

First of all, I would like to clearly define the theses: what in reality can be called clamps. So this ring-shaped device is basically made of light metal alloys. It has a tightening mechanism in the form of a specialized nut, usually with a worm thread, and also, depending on the models, a metric thread is used on the nut. In our case, the base of the device has, as it were, a wire base, but is made of a very strong metal, which does not change when pulled together.

In the current version, the tightening component is just a nut with a metric thread, when screwed in, the mechanism tightly fits the surface, while thoroughly pressing it on the working base. The scope of use of clamps is quite wide, but the range of action is designed to create a tight connection of hoses, rubber pipes with solid bases, and branch pipes. With the help of a clamp, you can tightly connect the water pipe of the pipes with a rubber hose and not be afraid that there will be a leak somewhere.

Even the corrugated pipe for the hood is fixed with a clamp to the exhaust fan and does not let gaseous, liquid and solid substances into the room.

Initially, this device was created just not for household needs, but for mechanical engineering. Clamps are an important engine component in virtually any vehicle. Ask why? And the thing is that the engine of the machine during the working period, due to vibration, is in a mobile state, and different connections, fuel supply, oils are different sections of the pipe. It is precisely the rubber pipe sections that have a free ride, and vibrate in the same way simultaneously with the engine, while fulfilling their own fuel supply duties. Well, and fix them to the metal base with clamps, they can provide a reliable, sealed, and basic, high-quality connection of the main motor units.

2 Clamps spring wire: clips for all occasions

Among such fasteners, I especially want to highlight one type of product: clamps spring wire, which operate on the principle of clothespins, such attachments are entirely consistent with their own specifics. This technology allows them to be installed in the direction without using an additional tool. The design of this device is a thickened elastic wire, and quite rigid, which makes it possible to keep the set diameter. On the edges there are two "ears", which make the function of "clothespins".

In order to install such a clamp on the place of operation, it is enough to squeeze the "ears" with your fingers, while the diameter of the clamp becomes larger, after which it can be put on a piece of pipe. That's the whole installation process of such a multifunctional clamp. It is very likely that pessimists may doubt that such a simple device can make a dense tight connection... But we can assure you that the connection is quite strong and reliable, these arguments directly confirm the laws of physics. And the thing is that these devices are designed for use in places with temperature extremes.

Under normal circumstances, the fastening mechanism exerts its own working pressure on the joint; when heated, the metal begins to increase, thus enhancing the clamping property many times over. Such a device does not have a very large undesirable effect; in most cases, with some period of time, such a clamp has the peculiarity of pinching the rubber hose, rendering it unusable. It is not best to use such fasteners in a car engine, or you can use it with further replacement.

3 How to make a wire clamp - ethnic technique inside and out

It's great when there is such a fastener in everyday life. Of course, such a thing is not needed every day, but there are times when it is impossible to do without a clamp, especially this can be attributed to the owners of the car. However, if you regularly forget to purchase this part for your own set, let's together try to figure out how to make a wire clamp, having the smallest set of materials and tools.

For this we need the wire itself, which should be quite soft, but at the same time strong enough. From tools come in handy a screwdriver and multifunctional pliers, which can be found in virtually any home. Now let's take a step-by-step look at the whole process, which, just like you guessed it, if there is a minimum of components, will be quite simple.

How to make a wire clamp - step by step diagram

Step 1: measure the required wire length

First of all, let's bite off the wires as much as the diameter of our connection asks for. We do not need measuring instruments, it is enough to wrap the edge of the wire around the pipe section and by eye to think about the tips for twisting, in most cases 50-60 millimeters are enough. Then we fold the wire in half and bite off the excess with pliers. We bring the tips together so that they are in the same level.

Step 2: Correct Clamp Design

Now, when you have a wire in your hands, bent twice, you need to make the correct "eyelet" at the place of the fold, and the diameter of the "eyelet" should be the same as the screwdriver, which must freely enter it. To maintain a similar size, it is enough to straighten the tips, insert a screwdriver between them and bring them together again. Of course, a Phillips screwdriver is best suited for this purpose, it is even along its entire length and does not have an increase, unlike a flat one. Then it is necessary to bend the resulting "eyelet" to the side, relative to the length of the wire, it will play the role of a lock.

Step 3: detailed installation of a homemade clamp

You have just made a wire clamp with your own hands, nothing if it looks not attractive, the main thing is that it performs its own functions well. It remains to install it in its own main place and twist it tightly. To do this, go around it around the pipe section, first of all, in the form in which it is, and specifically doubly, and cross the tips together. Then we put a screwdriver in the "eyelet", catch the second end and turn it clockwise a couple of times until a tight connection appears. Do not forget that you should not be very zealous during clamping, you must feel when it is necessary to stop so that the wire does not burst. If you have very long ends on the clamp you just installed, we recommend that you bite them off with pliers.

It is very likely that the first time you will not be able to install a wire clamp made with your own hands, you may not be able to twist it in any way, or you will pull it over, but you do not need to despair, the procedure must be repeated to make the fastener again. We are confident that after a few tries you will have a good and tight connection, and this simple technique will help you out all the time in difficult times. Perseverance and work will grind everything! But nevertheless, for the future, keep in use several clamps of various diameters, they will come in handy first of all!


At the first signs of pipeline depressurization, it is necessary to quickly find the damaged area and eliminate the identified defect. When performing emergency emergency work, homemade clamps can be used to stop the leak in the pipeline for a while. Ready-made pipe clamps, manufactured at the factory from stainless steel or fire-resistant plastic, are used when performing installation work on the installation of heating, sewerage, water supply, gas supply systems. These fasteners allow you to reliably fix the position of pipes running along horizontal and vertical surfaces (ceilings, walls), as well as installed on special racks.

In this video, an experienced craftsman shows you how to make a wire clamp:

The design of the simplest clamp

Without exception, all pipe clamps are composed of a band, a crimp material made from steel by manufacturers, and an internal seal called a collar. As a sealing material, which ensures the sealing of the damaged area, a special corrugated rubber is usually taken, which makes it possible to prevent deformation of the pipe when the fastening screws are tightly tightened. The presence of a rubber gasket in the product design also helps to reduce vibration and noise.

When choosing clamps, attention is paid to such product characteristics as:

  • inner diameter;
  • bandage width;
  • steel strip thickness.

The tightening range of the clamp varies according to the size of the fastener. The main indicators that determine the scope of its application are the strength of the connection and the level of permissible load.

Metal clamps for fastening and repairing pipes of different diameters consist of a steel frame and a seal made of corrugated rubber

Making a clamp from scrap materials

Find a strip of galvanized sheet that is no more than one millimeter thick and a 3mm piece of rubber. Look in your stock for a pair of bolts (M6, M8 or M10) and matching nuts and washers. Of the tools come in handy:

  • hammer;
  • calipers;
  • spanners;
  • vise or pliers;
  • scissors for metal, which can be replaced, if available, with a jigsaw or grinder, equipped with appropriate cutting elements;
  • drill and drills (M7, M9 or M10, M12).

Use a vernier caliper to determine the pipe diameter. If the pipe diameter is large, then take the necessary measurements using an angle and a ruler. Next, cut out the tin frame of the clamp in the form of a strip, the width of which should be 4-8 cm, and the length will have to be calculated. To do this, the circumference of the pipe is determined by multiplying its diameter by 3.14 (the number Pi, familiar to everyone from the school geometry course). 3-4 cm are added to the result obtained, from which "ears" are subsequently made with drilled holes for fastening bolts.

The size of the holes in the "ears" depends on the diameter of the bolts, and if the washers are wide, then you can add an extra 2-3 mm to simplify the installation of the clamp in the future. If the width of the band exceeds 6 cm, it is recommended to drill holes not for two bolts, but for three. Mark with a marker a line along which to bend the "ears" at a right angle to the tin strip. This operation can be done manually if the strip is thin. Thicker material is handled with a vise or pliers.

Further, the tin is bent around the pipe on which it is planned to put on the clamp, and they try to connect the ears so that the holes drilled in them coincide. If the sheet does not bend well, then the strip is tapped with a hammer. A pre-cut rubber gasket, cut out taking into account the width of the bandage, is inserted into the clamp.

Algorithm for installing a clamp on a pipe

Before installing the clamp, the ears are bent to the sides so that they can safely grab the pipe. In this case, the rubber gasket should cover well the place of the pipe defect. If everything was measured correctly, then no more than three centimeters should remain between the ears. This distance will necessarily decrease in the process of tightening the clamp with the bolts, and this process continues until it is possible to press the rubber seal to the pipe as tightly as possible.

A clamp for eliminating a leak in a pipe of a water supply or heating system of a house is installed in the place of damage with your own hands within a few minutes

Clamps are usually installed on a leaking pipe. There is no shutdown of the water supply, heating medium or waste water supply. Therefore, the effectiveness of the performed repair will be immediately visible. After wiping the pipe and bandage dry, wait five minutes and make sure that the leak has been fixed. Too long bolts, if necessary, are easily cut off with a grinder or a hacksaw for metal.

A correctly installed clamp can serve for several years, protecting the object from flooding. However, it is advisable to weld breakthroughs in water supply and heating systems or replace defective sections with new pipes.

Insert into the main water supply

When connecting the water supply of a private house to the central water supply system, a mortise pipe clamp is used, which allows work under pressure to be carried out in a short time using specialized professional equipment. A clamp for tapping into a pipe without pressure is installed by a simple mechanic using a cutter and a pair of wrenches. This does not involve the use of a welding machine. In any case, these works are carried out by employees of the services serving the main water supply system in the village, if the client has all the permits.

Stages of installation of a pipe clamp for pipes in the main pipeline. Pipe tapping clamps simplify the work of connecting the facility to central water supply systems

Now you know how to make and install a hose clamp on a water pipe. If the pipeline is damaged, you can fix the problem yourself at least for a while before the arrival of professional plumbers.