Hose Clamp - Pinch Valve by Tim_C

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Hose Clamp - Pinch Valve

Tim_C

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Published on August 13, 2012

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Hose clamp designed to control liquid flow through nylon/silicon tube. I made it for a siphon hose on my fish tank. I just pinch it close and it seals the pipe. Suits 10mm ID nylon tubing. Printed in green ABS, 0.3mm layers/solid fill on UP! Plus.

Instructions

1. Print for use with 10mm Nylon tubing. Scale up/down to suit your application. There may be a little trial and error.
3. Print out as shown in the photo to reduce support and add strength.
2. Slide onto section of hose and squeeze as you pull back thumb tab gently.
3. Pull back on thumb tab to release.

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tlalexander on September 13, 2012 said:

Great part! Source files are always nice, as STLs are hard to edit!

Tim_C on September 13, 2012 said:

I am currently using a licence of the software I use (I think you know the one) from a friends work. I just can't afford it myself. I don't want it coming back to him.

Does software embed the licence code in the files somehow? Another friend got a 'cease and desist' email from said company, he thinks because he uploaded a file from an illegal copy.

Or am I just being paranoid? :-D

Anonymous on September 9, 2012 said:

Great thanks for the file! I service 3D systems Z printers and needed clamps for removing the binder tanks.... I just removed the upper notches to allow more space between the 2 walls, they served no purpose any way other than binding the 2 walls together?

Tim_C on September 10, 2012 said:

I added them as I was still experimenting with it and wasn't sure how many notches I needed. It printed separated on my UP! but someone below said it printed connected as well. Whatever works for you, thats why I put it up... Glad you could make use of it. I am at UNI doing design so it is really good to hear.