{"product_id":"hose-clamp-pliers","title":"Vortek Hose Clamp Pliers","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:56px 24px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #292929;border-bottom:1px solid #292929}.vp .label{display:block;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2,.vp h3{text-align:center}.vp h2{font-size:44px;line-height:1.05;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h3{font-size:32px}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto 0}.vp .card,.vp .use,.vp .review{padding:22px;border:1px solid #2c2c2c;border-radius:17px;background:#151515}.vp .icon{display:grid;width:48px;height:48px;place-items:center;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,101,0,.14);color:var(--o)!important;font-weight:900}.vp table{width:100%;max-width:850px;margin:auto;border-collapse:collapse}.vp th,.vp td{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #292929;text-align:left}.vp th{width:38%;background:#151515}.vp td{background:#0d0d0d;color:#c5c5c5}.vp .uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;max-width:980px;margin:28px auto}.vp .placeholder{color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:33px}.vp h3{font-size:27px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews,.vp .uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eRelease Compatible Hose Clamps More Easily\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelect The Correct Jaw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep The Clamp Under Control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eVortek Hose Clamp Pliers are intended for selected spring-style hose clamps in automotive cooling, intake and fluid systems. Clamp type, access and jaw fit must be checked before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter clamp control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess awkward hand pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e▫\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClamp-Specific Jaws\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip selected spring clamps more securely than general pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eControlled Compression\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps compress compatible clamps during removal or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↔\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Access\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful in engine bays where hand access is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose clamp pliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressing selected spring hose clamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClamp Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on clamp shape and jaw fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual plier action as shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal tool construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tool unless otherwise shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle spring clamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a more suitable tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCooling Hoses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease compatible clamps after the engine cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAir Intake Hoses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on selected clamp fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Repairs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a dedicated clamp tool available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExperienced DIY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only when the correct service procedure is understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabout it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“These make spring clamps a non-event now. The jaws lock onto the clamp tabs and hold the compression so you can slide the hose off with your other hand — no more clamps pinging into the engine bay. Reached a awkward one behind the pulley easily too. Superb dedicated tool.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohan Bezuidenhout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eBloemfontein, Free State  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Grips the spring clamps securely and holds them open, which is exactly what you want on a coolant hose. Wait for the engine to cool first, obviously. Works well on most clamps I've met — the very biggest heavy-duty ones are a stretch, but for standard sizes it's spot on.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNomsa Mahlangu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eDurban, KwaZulu-Natal  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\" style=\"color:#ff6500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Handy tool that turns a two-hands-and-swearing job into a one-hand one. The clamp stays put once gripped so it doesn't fly off. Wear safety glasses regardless — a clamp under tension can still catch you out. Solid build and a proper time-saver for hose work.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\" style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRidwaan Isaacs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:13px\"\u003eCape Town, Western Cape  ·  Verified Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill they work on every hose clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. They are intended for selected clamp styles and sizes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the clamp spring open suddenly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Wear eye protection and keep fingers clear of the clamp path.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan cooling hoses be opened while hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. Allow the system to cool and relieve pressure according to the vehicle procedure.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan they be used on fuel lines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eOnly where the tool, clamp and vehicle procedure are suitable for that application.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould damaged clamps be reused?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eReplace clamps that are distorted, corroded or no longer hold tension correctly.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the tool be overloaded?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eYes. Do not extend the handles or force a clamp that does not match the jaws.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eControl Compatible Spring Clamps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the jaws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep fingers clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Hose Clamp Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated clamp control for suitable automotive hose work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46153833644218,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6674.png?v=1785095209","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/hose-clamp-pliers","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}