Hose Coupling Safety

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• Hose Coupling Safety

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The cover of a hose is intended to protect the
reinforcement members. If the protective cover is
compromised, remove the hose assembly from
service until repairs, or replacement can be
implemented.
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Open, or, unprotected couplings invite leakage
and product contamination. Always use end caps or
plugs for more complete plant protection.
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Once the sections of a Boss clamp have been
torqued to a point of the parts touching, the
proper functioning of the clamp is
compromised. Remove clamp from service, and
discard it. They are not reusable! Cut back
hose, reinstall the fitting, and install a new
clamp.
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Alignment of the buckles of band clamps can lead
to in-line leaking of product between the
fitting shank and the tube of the hose. Always
off-set the band buckles when coupling a hose
assembly.
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Gaskets serve the purpose of preventing leaks
between two mated couplings. Always check hose
fittings for missing, or damaged components prior
to joining them to their mating parts.
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Homemade, or jerry-rigged air guns are unsafe,
leak-prone, costly, inefficient to use, and not
in conformance with OSHA. Use equipment that is
manufactured to do the job safely, and in
conformance with lawful safety regulations.
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Common Pipe Nipples should never be used as
hose fittings, or menders. They are improperly
sized, and improperly designed to safely work
within the confines of a hose assembly. Use hose
fittings for hose assemblies!
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The sharp, razor-like, extended tang of a
worm-gear clamp can be both injurious to the
operator, and to equipment in the area. We
suggest the use of worm-gear clamps in static
applications only not near the operator of the
equipment.
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Hose assemblies connected to pressurized piping
that is in a horizontal position should be
avoided. The life of the hose assembly is
shortened due to the unnatural bend behind the
inserted fitting. Operators and equipment are
threatened by the potential blow-off of the
coupling system.
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Never leave hose assemblies strewn about an area
unattended. Tripping accidents can occur, as
well as damage to the hose due to passing traffic
in the area. Always store hose on racks or reels.
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Prior to putting any hose assembly into service,
check first to see that there are no broken, or
missing component parts.
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