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Why marine brands turn to JCS Hose Clips

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Precision is key in marine engineering and the sea poses relentless challenges, every component plays a crucial role in ensuring safety, durability, and performance. Among the scores of choices available, elite marine brands consistently turn to JCS Hose Clips as their preferred solution.

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With Lloyd’s Register approval, JCS’s clips have earned their place as essential components in the marine industry. Here are the top eight reasons why JCS Hose Clips have become essential in the marine industry.

1. Precision Engineering for Marine Applications

JCS Hose Clips are engineered to meet the demands of marine applications, offering exceptional precision and reliability. From fuel lines to coolant hoses, JCS’s stainless steel hose clips ensure a secure fit that withstands the harshest marine environments.

JCS Heavy-Duty Hose Clips are built to last, constructed from robust materials and subjected to rigorous testing to ensure durability. “JCS have been engineering and manufacturing Hose clips and clamps for over 75 years! As I said to Edward Mockridge the MD of JCS, I didn’t think hose clips could be cool, but after seeing what this company has to offer, they can be.” David Barrow, owner of Barrow International | marketing director at WindShip Technology.

2. Reliability at Sea

In marine engineering, reliability is non-negotiable. JCS Hose Clips are renowned for their sustained reliability, holding hoses securely in place, even under extreme conditions and providing peace of mind on every voyage. Every product line is batch-tested against its specifications at each stage of the production process. The final check is a grip test to ensure high pressures are dealt with quickly. The wire rod used for making their tensioning screws is cold-headed and cold-rolled for extra strength.

3. Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Construction

Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, JCS’s hose clips are designed to resist corrosion and maintain their integrity even in harsh saltwater conditions. With JCS, marine professionals can count on superior protection against corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance for boat manufacturers and builders such as Sunseeker, Princess, Spirit, Oyster Yachts and the RNLI.

4. Ease of Installation

With their user-friendly design, JCS Hose Clips make installation simple, saving valuable time and effort for marine engineers and technicians.  This means securing hoses onboard vessels has never been simpler, making JCS the preferred choice for boat manufacturers and builders.

5. Wide Range of Hose Clip Sizes for Marine Systems

From small pleasure crafts to large commercial ships, JCS offers a comprehensive range of hose clip sizes to suit every marine application. JCS’s versatile clips provide a reliable solution for a wide range of marine systems, catering to the varied needs of marine distributors and wholesalers. JCS Hose Clips offer versatile solutions for a range of marine applications, whether it’s for fuel lines, coolant hoses, or hydraulic systems. With their large adjustment ranges, the clips allow for multiple applications from one size of clamp, providing flexibility and efficiency in marine installations.

6. Consistent Performance

These clips deliver reliable sealing and secure fastening, ensuring optimal performance in multiple marine environments for boat manufacturers and builders.

7. Industry Reputation

As holders of Lloyd’s Register approval for Marine applications, JCS’s Hi-Grip and Hi-Torque clips in 304 & 316 are recognised for their performance. Moreover, the Hi-Torque clips hold an additional approval for wet diesel exhaust systems. As Robbie Ferron, founder of Budget Marine Group, affirms: “The quality specifications of their product matched exactly what our market was demanding. Our partnership with JCS helped us immensely in attracting clientele and continues to do so.”.

8. Technical Support

JCS offers technical support and customer service, ensuring marine professionals receive the assistance they need. At the JCS tool room, the company produces all the machinery and tools necessary while also repairing and maintaining them.