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PEXGrip

Product catalog summary

Overview
Oetiker has been a leader in high-tech hose and tubing connections for nearly 70 years, providing reliable and secure solutions for the PEX plumbing industry. Their clamps are specifically designed for fast and secure connections of PEX tubing, ensuring tamper detection and high radial loads.

Specifications
The Oetiker Stepless® Ear Clamps 167 are designed for PEX applications and conform to ASTM F2098 standards. They are made of stainless steel and are compatible with F877 PEX Systems and F1807 or F2159 insert fittings. The clamps are available in various sizes to fit different PEX tube diameters, ranging from 3/8" to 1".

Key Features

360° Stepless design for uniform compression
NSF/ANSI 14 certification
Narrow band for concentrated seal compression
Single installation tool required for all sizes
Fast, simple, and secure installation
Tamper-detectable design

Installation Procedure

Slip the clamp over the tubing.
Close the clamp ear with the recommended tool, ensuring it does not release until fully closed.
Inspect the clamp visually for correct closure.

The recommended distance between the clamp and the end of the tube is 1/8" – 1/4".

Installation Tools

2-Handle Ratchet Pincers: Heavy-duty, calibratable, and lightweight.
3-Handle Ratchet Pincers: Single-handed operation, heavy-duty, and calibratable.
DIY Economy 2-Handle Ratchet Pincers: Light-duty with a "go/no-go" gauge.
Cordless Clamp Pincers: Efficient and ergonomic with LED display.
Pneumatic Pincers: High process reliability and uniform assembly.
Clamp Removal Tool: Effortless torque for easy clamp removal.

Contact Information
For further inquiries, Oetiker can be contacted in the USA and Canada through the provided addresses and phone numbers.

Catalog excerpts

Connecting Solutions for PEX Plumbing Applications Efficient. Reliable. Secure. For nearly 70 years, Oetiker high-tech hose and tubing connections have been used throughout the industry. Oetiker clamps are currently being used on Polyethylene cross-linked tubing applications by the PEX Plumbing Industry. The specified clamps are suitable for fast and secure connections of PEX tubing in the plumbing field. The clamp design ensures tamper detection. The clamp sizes are solely intended for PEX applications with corresponding inch sizes. The robust interlock design, specifically developed for PEX applications leads to even higher radial loads of the clamp. Connections for PEX plumbing systems Oetiker Stepless® Ear Clamps 167 for PEX offer these unique special advantages: New PEXGrip Technology* + 360° Stepless design + *Preset to prevent clamp from sliding + Certified by NSF to meet NSF / ANSI 14 requirements + *Grips tube for easy installation + Narrow band for concentrated seal compression + *Shortens tool stroke + Certified by NSF to meet NSF / ANSI 14 requirements + Requires only one installation tool for all clamp sizes + Narrow band for concentrated seal compression + Fast, simple and secure installation + Tamper-detectable design + Requires only one installation tool for all clamp sizes Preset PEX Tubing Holds in place while crimping + Fast, simple and secure installation + Tamper-detectable design *Patent Pending Order Information Stepless® Ear Clamps 167 for PEX Conform to ASTM F2098 Stainless Steel Clamps for use with F877 PEX Systems and F1807 or F2159 insert fittings. Clamp Size 13.3 mm 17.5 mm 20.8 mm 23.3 mm 29.6 mm Band width x thickness 7.0 x 0.6 mm 7.0 x 0.8 mm 7.0 x 0.8 mm 9.0 x 0.8 mm 10.0 x 1.0 mm Standard PEX clamp item no. 16703334 16703335 16705571 16703336 16704150 *PEXGrip clamp item no. 16707872 16707955 -

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Installation of Oetiker Sealing Solutions for PEX Systems 1. Slip clamp over tubing. 2. Close clamp ear with tool, tool will not release until clamp is fully closed. The recommended distance (dimension) between the “Clamp” and “End of the Tube” is 1/8" – 1/4". 3. Visually inspect clamp for correct closed ear form. *IMPORTANT* For proper installation of standard PEX and PEXGrip clamps, ear closure is required. * For proper installation of clamps, please use an Oetiker recommended installation tool. Installation Tools 2-Handle Ratchet Pincers Item no. 14100069 + Tool can be calibrated + Heavy-duty...

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