An air hose whip assembly is a short, flexible extension of an air hose designed to enhance safety and flexibility in pneumatic systems. It connects between a main air supply line and a pneumatic tool or device, helping to reduce the risk of hose whip a violent flailing motion that can occur if a pressurized hose becomes accidentally disconnected. For heavy duty applications and marine environments, heavy duty hydraulic is recommended.
- Design and Application: Hose whip assemblies made of 300psi fabric braid 1/2″ air hose are short, flexible hose sections installed between contractors air hose and the air tool. Their primary purpose is to absorb vibration, reduce stress on fittings, and prevent hose fatigue or failure caused by tool movement. By allowing the tool to move freely without transferring torque or bending forces to the main air hose, whip assemblies improve safety, extend hose and fitting life, and enhance operator comfort when using pneumatic construction tools.
- Construction sites: Connecting pneumatic tools like jackhammers, nail guns, and impact wrenches to air compressors while reducing the risk of injury from hose disconnection.
- Automotive repair shops: Supplying air to tools such as tire inflators, air ratchets, and sanders with added flexibility and reduced strain on tool connections.
- Industrial manufacturing: Supporting automated machinery or air-powered tools on assembly lines, improving safety in fast-paced environments.
- Mining and drilling: Providing compressed air to underground or remote tools where hose movement and vibration are common.
- Workshops and maintenance areas: Ensuring safer air tool operation in confined spaces or around workers by absorbing sudden movements and reducing hose stress.
- Materials: Flexible Rubber Hose or Hydraulic Metal Braided; steel end fittings usually NPT (National Pipe Thread), Quick Connect, or Barbed Fittings
- Pressure Rating: Maximum 300 psi
- Configurations:
- Hose Type: Standard or Heavy Duty Metal Braided Hydraulic Style Hose
- Hose Fitting Supply side: Dixon Chicago Crowsfoot (air king)
- Hose Fitting Tool Side: Male NTP in 3/8″, 7/8″-24, 1/2″