Hose Safety Restraint Types and Selection

Hose safety restraints drastically reduce the risk of injury from a hose coupling failure, if selected and sized appropriately. An unchecked pressurized hose can be deadly, even at moderate pressure. Selecting a mismatched hose restraint system to an application creates a false impression of safety where hidden hazards may be harmful to operators and bystanders alike.

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanDecember 30, 2021Hose Restraint

Hose Diameter and the Force Created by a Hose Failure

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanJune 11, 2020

Chicago coupling safety clips vs wire or nail

Bryan FeldmanMarch 13, 2019

Hose Safety as a System

Air hose safety needs to be considered as a system which includes properly matched products such as whip check cables and OSHA compliant check valves, frequent inspection, and education.

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanOctober 2, 2018Capital Rubber

Nylon Protective Hose Sleeves - prevent hazards and potential injuries in the workplace

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanMay 1, 2018Hose Safety

Bull Hose Configurations - Ground Joint Couplings & Hose Layouts

Here we review the types of couplings in the ground joint product line and what, we believe, is the ideal configuration for long runs of bull air hose.

Bryan FeldmanFebruary 20, 2018Capital RubberGround Joint Couplings

Air Safety Check Valve Selection - Compressed Air Hose Safety

OSHA Compliant air safety check valves can be greatly decrease risk in the workplace, but only if they are appropriately selected and installed. Learn more here.

Standards and regulations for hose whip restraints

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanMarch 8, 2017Capital Rubber Hose Safety, Hose Restraint

Chicago Universal Coupling Dimensions

Chicago Universal Coupling product dimensions and details on international non-compatible couplings are explained here.

Bryan FeldmanFebruary 16, 2017Capital RubberChicago Coupling, Coupling Dimensions, Coupling Types

Hose Assembly Pressure Ratings

Hose assembly pressure ratings, coupling and clamp limitations, and a hose application's effect on its pressure rating are discussed here.

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanJanuary 22, 2017Capital Rubber

Locking Air Hose Couplings

Locking sleeve retractable air hose coupling types and their benefits and popularity are discussed here.

Hose SafetyBryan FeldmanJanuary 5, 2017Locking Hose Couplings, Coupling Types

2-Lug Vs 4-Lug Couplings

2-Lug and 4-Lug Chicago Universal coupling interchanges and differences are discussed here.

Bryan FeldmanDecember 21, 2016Capital Rubber

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Air hose safety needs to be considered as a system which includes properly matched products such as whip check cables and OSHA compliant check valves, frequent inspection, and education.