Oetiker 16702498-100 Ear Clamp 3/4 Inch Stainless Steel

Product Description

The OETIKER 16702498-100 is a single-ear hose clamp designed for secure, permanent connections on hose and tubing assemblies. Manufactured from stainless steel, it offers corrosion resistance in wet and chemically active environments. The clamp features a 3/4 inch nominal size, a 7 mm band width, and a 0.6 mm band thickness, delivering consistent radial clamping force when the ear is crimped with the appropriate pincer tool. This type of clamp is widely specified in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration applications where a low-profile, tamper-resistant connection is required. Installation is performed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and refrigeration mechanics.

The OETIKER 16702498-100 is suited for residential and light commercial installations where hose-to-barb or tube-to-fitting joints must be permanently secured. Common applications include flexible refrigerant hose assemblies, PEX transition fittings, condensate drain connections, and radiant heating tubing. The single-ear design keeps the installed profile compact, which is advantageous in tight mechanical spaces or where standard worm-gear clamps will not fit. This clamp is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of 10 units.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and chemically aggressive service environments
• 3/4 inch nominal clamp size fits standard 3/4 inch hose and tubing outside diameters
• 7 mm band width distributes clamping force evenly across the hose bead
• 0.6 mm band thickness maintains structural integrity after crimp without deforming the hose wall
• 10 mm inner ear width accommodates the standard pincer jaw for a controlled, repeatable crimp
• Low-profile single-ear design suits confined installations where worm-gear clamps are impractical

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation ear clamp for 3/4 inch nominal hose and tubing connections in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration systems where a stainless steel single-ear clamp is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation requires an Oetiker-style ear clamp pincer or equivalent crimping tool rated for the clamp band width. Shut off fluid or refrigerant flow and relieve system pressure before fitting or replacing any hose clamp. Inspect the hose bead and barb fitting for damage before crimping. Once the ear is crimped, the clamp is permanent and must be cut off for removal.