Retaining Band

A flexible or semiflexible metal strip designed to partially surround and retain an item against a structure, frame, bracket, or the like. Includes a single segment of a sectioned type clamp, loop or clamp, hose. Both ends may have, but one end must have, a loop to accommodate a hinge pin, or a stud welded to the end of the band. May be furnished with a trunnion, t-bolt, pin, latch, or the like. For items designed to completely surround an objec (s) , see clamp, loop. See also cover, access and strap, retaining.