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A complete guide to hose clamp types, material grades (W1–W5), sizing, and application-specific selection for automotive, marine, plumbing and agricultural use.

Not all hose clamps are made the same. The W-code tells you exactly what materials are used in the band, housing and screw — and which environments each grade is built for.

Bareco has been supplying Australian farmers with tractor parts and agricultural components through their dealer/distributor network for over 80 years. Here's the story of how the brand was built — and why it's still the name farmers reach for when something needs fixing.