What do you call the fastener that's like a metal zip tie with a screw?

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I assure you that this is not the beginning of a fastener-related standup routine.

While working out at the gym, I saw a fastener that looks like a metal zip tie, with a screw to tighten it. Two pictures below. This can be useful for me in some of my projects. Any idea what it's called and where I can buy it?

I generally say something along the lines of "spiral hose clamp". — Hot Licks, Jul 04 '18 at 13:10

Jim Stewart · Accepted Answer · 2018-07-03T10:02:20.270

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This particular type is a band hose clamp, worm screw, stainless steel. In Britain a Jubilee clip.

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answered Jul 03 '18 at 09:56

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I've also heard "[Worm drive clamp](https://www.mcmaster.com/#worm-drives/=1dl0c61)" – Brad Jul 05 '18 at 17:49
Worm gear clamps. https://www.grainger.com/search/pipe-hose-tube-fittings/hose-products/hose-accessories/worm-gear-clamps?tv_optin=true&searchQuery=hose+clamps&searchBar=true – Phil Jun 20 '22 at 16:14

score 53 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 03 '18 at 08:33

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It's a hose clamp. Any hardware or automotive store carries them in the US.

answered Jul 03 '18 at 08:33

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OP, **hose clamp** is the right answer, as [Google Images verifies](https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=hose%20clamp&tbs=imgo:1). – user1717828 Jul 03 '18 at 17:26
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@user1717828: Google image is not smart enough to store multiple names for the same thing, it just takes the majority i.e. American English. in British English: 'jubilee clip' – smci Jul 04 '18 at 23:02
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@user1717828 Your link is evidence that it is **a** correct answer, but nothing to establish that it is **the** correct answer. – Acccumulation Jul 05 '18 at 18:52

score 16 · Answer 3 · edited Jul 03 '18 at 18:20

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Another common name for this type hose clamp is "gear clamp". They come in a variety of sizes to accommodate various hose diameters.

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answered Jul 03 '18 at 11:36

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And, lacking a large size, one can link several smaller clamps together to form one large clamp... – DJohnM Jul 05 '18 at 04:34

score 2 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 07 '18 at 05:35

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In the US, they are called 'hose clamps', though if you goto an automotive parts store, they will likely call them 'radiator clamps' as that was their primary use in automotive work, fastening the hoses to the radiator.

answered Jul 07 '18 at 05:35

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user87417 · Answer 5 · 2018-07-05T18:30:31.017

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In professional residential environments, I always heard these called a "duct clamp" or "duct cinch." But I always see them labeled (in US Home Depot) as hose clamps, as the other answers have stated. I think the former terms are more like slang

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I'm guessing that's mostly residential? I don't recall seeing these clamps much in commercial ventilation or electrical systems. – JMac Jul 05 '18 at 18:10
@JMac correct. I work for a construction company that builds single family homes. The guys I work under call them duct clamps most often. I'll edit to clarify. – user87417 Jul 05 '18 at 18:30

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jul 07 '18 at 02:27

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It's called "abrazadera" in Argentina. It's a valid answer, just for the more you know.

answered Jul 07 '18 at 02:27

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This sure will come in handy if I'm ever in Argentina and need to do a plumbing repair. – fixer1234 Jul 07 '18 at 03:00
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Hello, and welcome to Stack Exchange. Doesn't that just mean "clamp"? I think the OP was looking for something more specific. – Daniel Griscom Jul 07 '18 at 11:43
There are a lot of very different products that go by abrazadera. – user87417 Jul 10 '18 at 18:08
Magical plumbers call it abracadabra. – Phil Jun 20 '22 at 16:16

What do you call the fastener that's like a metal zip tie with a screw?

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