Abstract: A pipe clamping assembly is provided with an improved first and second encircling ends on a sheet metal clamping band so as to provide upward and reversely extending end sections each having an inwardly directed flange positioned to extend toward an underlying pipe and act in conjunction with the clamping band to prevent unwanted movement of an underlying sealing gasket under operating conditions of the pipe clamping assembly. In one embodiment, the ends are slotted to allow for adjustment to inexact contours while in another embodiment, the band is unslotted providing greater rigidity for use with pipes of consistently repeatable defined circumference.