If you've ever experienced a sudden disconnection or failure of a pressurized air hose on a worksite, you know how dangerous it can be. The sudden burst of air can cause the hose assembly to flail around uncontrollably, putting everyone in the vicinity at risk and potentially damaging equipment.
While safety check valves can prevent the flow of air in case of equipment failure, they are not always suitable for applications, such as sandblasting or pile driving, where an immediate surge of air is required.
King safety cables offer an effective solution to prevent hose whip in the event of accidental separation of a coupling or clamp device. The steel cables span the hose fittings to provide standby safety for the hose.
The spring-loaded loops in the cable ends of King safety cables provide a firm grip on the hose by passing over the couplings, enabling them to be used in hose-to-hose, hose-to-rigid outlet, or hose-to-tool configurations.
To determine which style of cable to use, you need to identify the hose's inside diameter, which can usually be found on the hose layline, and determine the application pressure. Then, use the chart on the King safety cable page on Dixon's website to select the appropriate model.
For instance, if you want to secure the hose to the ball valve of a compressor, you'll need a hose-to-tool style cable. Suppose the hose's inside diameter is 1½ inches and the pressure is 125 PSI; in that case, you'll find the cable that meets those requirements is the WSR3.
Remember always to use King safety cables whenever necessary to avoid “hose whip” and help you meet the OSHA standard 1926.302(b).
Dixon Group Europe Ltd
Preston, UK
Tel: 01772 323529
marketing@dixoneurope.co.uk
www.dixoneurope.co.uk
Dixon Group Europe Ltd
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- 350 Leach Place, Walton Summit Ctr, Preston, Default PR25 4QZ GB
About us
Since 1975, Dixon Europe has been providing top-quality material transfer products across a variety of industries, including mining, oil & gas, agriculture, food & beverage, petrochemical, civil engineering, and construction.
Our sales and distribution can be found in the UK, Germany, France, Russia, and the Middle East, with manufacturing and engineering facilities approved to BSI ISO 9001.
Drawing on our practical knowledge and cutting edge technologies, we strive to create innovative products that solve a wide range of material transfer challenges.
Our goal at Dixon Europe is to provide the ideal hose and coupling solutions to meet the specific needs of all industries.
We are committed to delivering “the right connection” to our customers through our technical support, training, and advice to ensure that the correct specifications of bespoke hose assemblies and couplings are met.
