An improved band clamp is provided that employs a punch that forms an indication in the deformed band during locking procedure. Bands are provided with one or more protrusions to provide a band with the ability to expand and thereby indicate to a user that a deformation or change in an associated object has occurred. The protrusions are provided such that a failure point of the device is preferably positioned at the band clamp.

A locking cleat designed to secure at least one cable. The locking cleat includes a housing, a strap, a threaded screw, and a nut. The housing has a top, a bottom, a front, a back, and sides. The housing has a lower aperture and an upper aperture defined by the top, the bottom, the front, the back, and the sides. The strap is positioned within the lower aperture of the housing. The nut is positioned within the upper aperture of the housing. The threaded screw is secured to the nut in the upper aperture of the housing.

A locking cleat is designed to secure at least one cable. The locking cleat includes a housing, a strap, a threaded screw, and a nut. The housing has a top, a bottom, a front, a back, and sides. The housing has a lower aperture and an upper aperture defined by the top, the bottom, the front, the back, and the sides. The strap is positioned within the lower aperture of the housing. The nut is positioned within the upper aperture of the housing. The threaded screw is secured to the nut in the upper aperture of the housing.

A brake actuator includes a housing having a first housing component with a first annular flange and a second housing component with a second annular flange, wherein the first and second annular flanges are overlapping. A clamp ring extends circumferentially around the first and second housing components and engages the first and second annular flanges. The clamp ring includes a first end having a first tab and a second end having a second tab, wherein the second tab is spaced radially outwardly from and overlies the first tab. A deformable member couples the first and second tabs. A clamp ring, methods of manufacturing the clamp ring, and methods of assembling the brake actuator are also provided.