Similarities and differences between Lap joint clamp and Butt joint clamp

Application: these kind of clamps are widely used in the pipe connection, connections of auto parts and tools. It is a effective, simple way to connect heavy-duty exhaust system components such as pipes, muffler tip and catalytic converters. Also can be used to repair exhaust pipes. Wrap some exhaust heat tape on the exhaust tubing over the clamping surface to provide complete seal.

Advantage: they are serviceable, durability and reusable, no welding design of the exhaust sleeve clamp makes easy and less time consuming to install or disassemble. And Available in a range of sizes, the regular size of the butt joint clamp is from 2 inches to 8 inches, the regular size of the lap joint clamp is from 2 inches to 6 inches.

Basic Information: the main materials of this product are aluminum steel and stainless steel 304 (mainly refers to the exhaust sleeve), band width is 76mm, band thickness is 0.6mm, torque ≥68N. The components is exhaust sleeve, aluminum block, two gaskets, two M10 bolt and four M10 zinc plate nuts.

Appearance difference: exhaust sleeve of Lap joint are in one size, one side of exhaust sleeve of Butt joint are slightly larger, there is a concave and convex part in the middle of the steel strip of lap joint.

Installation notes:

1. Center the Clamp around the pipe.

2. Insert bolts through the clamp and install nuts.

3. Tighten clamp from either side. Torque to 48-60 ft.-lbs.