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Murray Corporation manufactures the Keystone KS series of welded ear and pinch clamps, designed for secure, permanent connections on small-diameter hoses and tubing. The KS welded design provides consistent clamping force and a clean, low-profile appearance, making it a trusted choice for OEM production lines and high-volume assembly operations.
The Keystone KS welded pinch clamp features a stainless steel band formed into a ring with a precision-welded ear closure. During manufacturing, the clamp band is welded at the ear to create a continuous loop with a defined closing profile. This welded construction ensures consistent clamp geometry, dimensional stability across large production quantities, and reliable sealing performance.
The welded ear design provides a smooth outer surface with minimal protrusion, reducing the risk of snagging or interference with adjacent components. The stainless steel construction delivers excellent corrosion resistance in wet, chemically exposed, and outdoor environments.
Keystone KS welded pinch clamps offer several advantages for demanding applications. The one-piece welded construction eliminates mechanical joints that could loosen or shift over time. The stainless steel material resists corrosion from water, coolant, fuels, and cleaning chemicals. The low-profile design fits in tight spaces where bulkier clamp styles cannot be used. Once crimped with proper tooling, the connection is tamper-resistant and permanent.
The Keystone KS series is used in a wide range of industries, including automotive fuel delivery, emission control, and coolant systems, beverage dispensing equipment and food-grade fluid handling, medical device tubing and pharmaceutical fluid systems, HVAC refrigerant and condensate lines, small engine and power equipment fuel connections, and general industrial tubing and pneumatic lines.
Keystone KS welded pinch clamps are installed with Murray's industrial pinch clamp tools. The tool compresses the ear to a specified profile, drawing the band tightly around the hose or tube. Correct tooling and calibration are essential for achieving the proper closing force and seal integrity. Murray's sales team can help you select the right tool for your clamp size and production volume.
Contact Murray Corporation today to request a quote or discuss your Keystone KS welded pinch clamp requirements.
Murray Corporation manufactures the Keystone KS series under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Every production lot meets strict dimensional and material specifications, ensuring consistent performance across high-volume assembly operations. With manufacturing facilities across four countries and a 98 percent on-time delivery rate, Murray provides the quality, capacity, and supply chain reliability that OEM production lines and distribution partners require. We maintain deep inventory across standard sizes for fast fulfillment and offer custom sizes for specialized applications.
