Big difference 
I didn't figure that there was much of a differnce between hose clamps. I used both - steel band clamps and wire band clamps- with my ribbed hose for dust collection. The wire band clamps were easier to put on, held better, seated well, and stayed on.
A Strong Grip
This is a nice simple piece of critical equipment. If it didn't work properly, it could cause a lot of hassle (air gaps / hoses coming off). The two wires fit easily over the end of the hose and seated snuggly on each side of the hose groove and then clamped up nice with just a phillips screwdriver. The wires strattle the ribbing on the hose, creating a nice tight fit. I put on quite a few of these wire clamps without one problem, air leak or lose hose.I wish I could say the same for the steel band clamps. I tried them first, and stripped more than I put on. Go with the wire clamps, and do it right the first time!
Works like a clamp should
This clamp works as expected. In some instances, it works better than an adjustable pipe clamp for flexible duct connections since flexible duct has the spiral metal framework. Gets the job done and for a buck, it gets two thumbs up.
Most Amazing Hose Clamp Ever
Quite possibly the most advanced Wire Hose Clamp in the known world. I saw many things at the last HoseConClampDex Show in San Diego last year, but nothing like this. I cannot buy enough of these things. Match this with a reducer and you're good to go. Amazon does not offer gift wrapping, so be warned.
