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Type 316 Stainless Steel Banding and Buckles – Critical Components in Construction Site De-Watering Hose Applications
Introduction
Construction involving excavation occurs outdoors in all types of conditions. When it rains, or if snow melts rapidly, an excavation can quickly fill with water. Sometimes excavation is required at a site where the subterranean water table is high. Water seeps into the area as soon as digging begins. In all cases, the water needs to be pumped out to ensure work can continue safely. This form of water removal is called “de-watering”. To get the water out, contractors use high volume pumps with large diameter hoses complete with heavy duty connector fittings. These fittings are typically clamped on using stainless steel banding and stainless steel buckles. Often, the banding is double wrapped for extra strength.
Application
A Heavy Duty Hose Fitting is inserted into the end of a flexible hose suitable for handling high volumes of water containing suspended soil particles. Stainless steel bands, fitted with stainless steel buckles, are wrapped around the hose and fitting as a clamp, and tightened with a special tensioning tool. Type 316 stainless steel banding like Band-N-Go BNG3166 and type 316 stainless steel buckles like Band-N-Go TT3166 are often used, as Type 316 stainless steel provides extra protection against corrosive elements in the water or soil, ensuring extended useful life for the hose. The stainless steel bands must be tightened down using a tool like Band-N-Go MTC2400 to securely clamp the fitting inside the hose and prevent it from being pushed out by the force of the water.
Conclusion
Stainless steel banding and stainless steel buckles installed with tensioning tools are critical components in construction site de-watering hose applications.