Great thread Neil and excellent work using the SB Clamp.
These are just as good as any type of steel band clamp (of the many out there). There are many advantages to using a SB Clamp and only a few disadvantages.
What makes a metal clamp any safer then a SB Clamp? That is the question that needs to be asked? OEM's have been using this SB Clamp (different variation for OE than the aftermarket version) for many year in the harshest environment of any vehicle, Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles. Volvo, Freightliner, Mercedes, International etc. etc.
Jon