Posted on 1/20/2016
One of the biggest challenges in sealing air and coolant connections is being able to counteract thermal expansion and contraction caused by under hood temperature and/or pressure variations. Normal engine vibration alone can promote a leaky situation. The Tridon® self-adjusting, WaveSeal 360 clamps solve this problem. Featuring patented technology on the inside, WaveSeal 360 forms a unique 360 degree seal around joints and prevents leakage of fluid and air when subjected to temperature extremes and vibration. “TRIDON WaveSeal 360 clamps last longer, and perform better than traditional clamps in the most demanding environments,” says Tridon VP John Mills. “These innovative clamps were designed in response to the leakage attributed to thermal cycling and to meet today’s challenging lighter weight and space requirements.”
WaveSeal 360® clamps are comprised of two main parts, the all stainless steel clamp assembly and the “W” shaped wave ring spring liner. The wave ring spring liner is made of high quality stainless steel and is integrated inside the clamp. The liners thin gauge steel expands and contracts around the hose with temperature changes. The clamp rides on top of the lubricate...