How To Adjust the Spring Tension of a Hose Reel
The tension on a hose reel spring is typically adjusted in the factory, but over time, the spring may lose or gain tension.
Too much tension can cause premature wear or even the failure of the hose reel and put everyone in the vicinity at risk. Conversely, the lack of tension can prevent the hose reel from performing one of its main functions, that is, keeping the hose coiled when not in use.
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Everything You Should Know About Quick Couplers
The first thing to consider is that the connection must be solid! Ask yourself the question, when the connection is, for example, subject to strong or constant vibrations will it be secure? A repetitive vibration can cause an accidental disconnection that will cause a very dangerous hose whip! At 90 PSI, during the hose whip, the “live” end is over 100 mph (160 km/h)! Be especially careful with couplers installed on hoses that are dragged on the floor. Friction, pulling, or crushing can cause accidental disconnection. In this context, choose couplers with a "button" (or pressure) release system over those with a ring-type release system. A hose extension, using a quick coupler with a button-type release system will not risk releasing when dragged, avoiding a dangerous accidental disconnection.
Compressed Air Hazards: How to Minimize Hose Whips
In my last blog we focused on due diligence in occupational risk and safety prevention and the importance of doing a morning check routine. In this blog, we will focus on a real case in the industry and make recommendations on products and installations, so that we can avoid dangerous incidents.
Preparing the Air at Point of Application
If there is a vast subject to be explored in the field of compressed air, it is that of air preparation. Whether we are talking about air preparation, treatment, or conditioning, we are always talking about the same thing. Whether it is pollution, humidity, or approximate pressure, air should not be used in the raw state (directly from the compressor). In order to work well, and I’m talking about both the efficiency of the tool and the quality of the desired result, you have to “treat” the air to be able to exploit it as a reliable and viable energy source. To do so, we will look at three major aspects:
