FREE END BAND AND SEAL

摘要

A pre-cut and preformed free end band and seal of a predetermined length is disclosed. The band (30) is preformed with a substantially closed loop of band material to capture a seal (34) to provide a preassembled band and seal wherein the seal is generally inhibited from being dislodged during packing, shipment, handling and installation. The band and seal are also formed in a manner to facilitate relative positioning of the band and seal as well as placement of a crimping tool relative to the band and seal for optimized crimping of the band and seal.