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I wander how are they affected by the heat? do they get softer? All shrink tubing looses some stiffness 
with heat?
Buly



> 
> The heat shrink clamps are Gates  Powergrip parts and were designed
> specifically for this purpose. Available from McMaster Carr.
> 
> 
> 
>  I'm convinced they are the optimum solution for hose clamp reliability.  
> Only down side is that they are not reusable.   I carry some conventional SS
> clamps in the event I need to do some hose removal in the field.   
> 
>  
> 
> Tracy