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Get to Know APG Crimp Sleeves and Ferrules

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APG is proud to offer a wide variety of fluid sealing and conveyance products that are manufactured to be of the highest quality for impeccable performance every time.  Our crimp sleeves and ferrules are no exception. We offer all standard offerings for both crimp sleeves and ferrules, but will also happily accommodate custom requests.

What are the advantages of crimping sleeves and ferrules over banding?

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  • Smooth surface prevents injury or snagging
  • Crimping compresses 100% of the shank, improving retention
  • All crimped assemblies are leak free
  • Consistent retention and leak free assemblies when using CrimPro®
  • Hoses have a pressure rating
  • Crimped hoses can be verified by measuring the assembly
  • Crimping sustains for the life of the hose
  • Crimping is quicker
  • Sharp edges can cause injury of snagging of hose
  • Bands cover 34% of this hose shank
  • Possible leak path under buckle1
  • Quality varies based on the skill of the assembler or the quality of the banding tools
  • No way to verify if product is banded correctly
  • Products may need to be reworked due to leaks



Why use aluminum over plated steel?

APG provides the most comprehesive line of alumnium sleeves and ferrules in the industry, leveraging exclusively, manufacuted seamless tubes. Some features include:

  • Made from a non-sparking, seamless military grade aluminum alloy (6063-T6) material
  • Typically, 3 times lighters than plated steel sleeves2
  • Less corrosive and rust resistant than plated steel
  • Aluminum crimp sleeves can be anodized and/or engraved3
  • Ferrules provide a 360° attachment to provide maximum hose retention

APG's Differentiator:

  • We provide a competitive crimping range with fewer parts:
    • Cost efficient - fewer inventory dollars on the shelf
    • Easier for purchasing to track inventory
    • Lower potential mistake of using incorrect size

1 - NAHAD Fabrication Guidelines recommends buckles should be staggered (2 clamps – stagger 180°, 3 clamps -  stagger) 

2 - APG aluminum sleeves compared to competition plated steel sleeves

3 - Contact APG for available colors and lead times

APG Wants to Be Your Sleeve and Ferrule Provider

Since 1943, APG has been manufacturing the highest quality fluid sealing and conveyance products, including our sleeves and ferrules.  We invite you to browse our catalogs to learn more about our offerings in these categories.  Not finding what you’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to contact us!  We can fulfill custom requests.  Our goal is always to provide you with the quality product you need, fast!  We look forward to working with you and fulfilling all your fluid sealing and conveyance product needs.

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