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Murray Corporation manufactures Turbo Seal constant tension clamps, combining worm drive adjustability with a spring-loaded mechanism that maintains consistent clamping force through thermal cycling, pressure changes, and hose relaxation. The Turbo Seal design delivers the ease of installation that users expect from a worm drive clamp while adding the critical constant tension capability needed for thermally dynamic applications.
The Turbo Seal clamp features a worm drive screw mechanism integrated with a precision-calibrated spring element. During installation, the operator uses a standard driver to tighten the worm screw and set the initial clamping force, just as they would with a conventional worm drive clamp. Once installed, the spring element takes over, continuously adjusting the band diameter in response to changes in the hose.
When the hose expands due to heat, the spring extends to accommodate the larger diameter while maintaining pressure on the connection. When the hose contracts as it cools, the spring compresses the band back to a tighter fit. This dynamic response cycle repeats automatically through every thermal cycle, keeping the seal tight without any manual intervention.
Murray's Turbo Seal clamps combine worm drive convenience with constant tension reliability. The spring mechanism maintains clamping force through thermal expansion and contraction. The standard worm drive adjustment allows precise initial tension setting. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in demanding environments. The clamp installs with standard tools with no special equipment required. And the design compensates for long-term hose material relaxation.
Turbo Seal constant tension clamps are used across a wide range of applications where thermal cycling or hose relaxation could compromise seal integrity, including automotive cooling systems, heater hoses, and turbocharger connections, heavy-duty truck and off-highway engine cooling systems, marine engine cooling and fluid connections, industrial process equipment with temperature-variable fluid lines, HVAC chilled and hot water piping, and any application using rubber or silicone hoses subject to temperature fluctuation.
Contact Murray Corporation or request a quote to discuss your Turbo Seal constant tension clamp requirements.
Every Turbo Seal constant tension clamp is manufactured under Murray Corporation's ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system. Strict process controls ensure consistent spring performance, dimensional accuracy, and clamping force across production runs. With manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, India, and China, Murray provides the production capacity, deep inventory, and 98 percent on-time delivery rate that OEM and distribution customers depend on. Our engineering team is available to help you select the right Turbo Seal size and specification for your application.
