{"product_id":"160mm-metal-worm-drive-hose-clips","title":"160mm Metal Worm Drive Hose Clips","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWDC160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm metal worm-drive hose clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to secure \u003cstrong\u003eflexible ducting onto the male spigots of 160mm spiral ductwork fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e — including bends, tees, reducers, and connectors. The worm-drive (jubilee-type) clamp tightens evenly around the hose using a screw mechanism, creating a \u003cstrong\u003esecure, adjustable connection\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists the hose slipping off under airflow pressure or vibration. Suitable for use with both standard and insulated 160mm flexible ducting, including the VFD160\/10INS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-around;background:#e6f4f3;border-radius:6px;padding:8px 4px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003e160mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eWorm-Drive Clamp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eScrew-Tightened\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eSecure Fix\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eFlex to Spigot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eGeneral HVAC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eMulti-System Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f3;border-left:4px solid #005c54;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen You Need a Worm Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A worm-drive clip is needed \u003cstrong\u003ewherever flexible ducting is fitted over a rigid male spigot\u003c\/strong\u003e — for example, connecting VFD160\/10INS insulated flex to a fitting, fan spigot, or terminal in the 160mm spiral system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWorm-Drive Screw Mechanism\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003escrew-driven band\u003c\/strong\u003e tightens evenly around the flexible hose, compressing it onto the spigot to create a \u003cstrong\u003esecure connection\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists pull-off and vibration loosening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eAdjustable Fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe worm-drive design accommodates \u003cstrong\u003evariation in hose wall thickness and spigot diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a tight fit across different 160mm flexible duct products.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eMetal Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003esteel band and housing\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing durability for use in lofts, ceiling voids, and plant spaces with variable temperature and humidity conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e160mm Sizing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSized for use on \u003cstrong\u003e160mm flexible ducting\u003c\/strong\u003e — including standard PVC\/aluminium flex and insulated flexible hose such as VFD160\/10INS — fitted over 160mm male spigots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSlide the clip over the hose before fitting it to the spigot, position over the joint, and tighten with a \u003cstrong\u003eflat-head screwdriver or nut driver\u003c\/strong\u003e in seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eGeneral HVAC Application\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003eMVHR, MEV, dust extraction, fume extraction, and general ventilation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e wherever 160mm flexible hose is connected to rigid spiral fittings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92em;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWDC160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal worm-drive (jubilee-type) hose clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel band and housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSecuring 160mm flexible ducting to rigid male spigots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompatible Hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160mm flexible\/insulated flexible ducting (e.g. VFD160\/10INS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow tight should I tighten the worm clip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eTighten until the \u003cstrong\u003ehose is firmly compressed onto the spigot\u003c\/strong\u003e without the band cutting into the hose material — typically finger-tight plus a couple of turns with a screwdriver for standard flexible duct.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I reuse worm clips?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes — worm clips are \u003cstrong\u003efully reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Loosen the screw to release the hose and re-tighten on a new connection as needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I need one clip or two per joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne clip per joint\u003c\/strong\u003e is standard for most ventilation applications. For higher-spec or pressurised systems, a second clip can be added for extra security and airtightness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs the WDC160 suitable for insulated flexible duct?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes — the WDC160 can be used to secure \u003cstrong\u003eboth standard and insulated 160mm flexible ducting\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the VFD160\/10INS, onto the male spigots of 160mm fittings and connectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIZO - Quality Heating","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64982090383709,"sku":"WDC160","price":8.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/WormDriveClamp150mmRoundMetalHoseClip.jpg?v=1779382037","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/160mm-metal-worm-drive-hose-clips","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}