I'm looking forward to trying out the Clamptite tool where I'm replacing some hoseclamps; although, I may still use some hose clamps in places where it's difficult to get the tool in or where I disconnect hoses for decommissioning. I got some of the .041" Monel-equivilent wire and .051" 316L wire for larger hoses. Of course, I still plan on doing regular inspections and keeping multiple "clamps" on important hoses. I had investigated the Titanium hose clamps earlier, but all the sources I found on line claimed to be out-of-stock for most sizes which made me wonder if maybe production hadn't been halted for some reason. I haven't talked with anyone that has direct experience with them, but some anecdotal reports I read on-line suggested that their corrosion resistance was excellent; however, they couldn't be tensioned as much as stainless (i.e., they would strip their threads at lower levels of tension.) I'd be interested in hearing more about them as well, if they continue to be available.
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