Cable & Nylon Hose Chokers for High-Pressure Hose Safety | Hand Helmet

Cable and Nylon Hose Chokers

Cable Hose Chokers

Accidents involving hose assemblies can occur for several reasons, with damaged or faulty fittings and improper safety procedures being among the most common causes. Liquid and air hose safety cable chokers are generally used where a higher pressure rating than a traditional hose whip check is required.

A whipping hose can create a serious hazard. High-pressure hoses can cause severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment and machinery if a hose connection fails or becomes accidentally disconnected.

Cable Hose Chokers are manufactured from sturdy metal and are designed to safeguard pipes and hoses with high-pressure connections involving air, water, steam, slurry, oil and other media. Their primary purpose is to improve safety and help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the event of a high-pressure hose failure.

Nylon Hose Chokers are 100% manufactured in the USA and feature a robust braided metal whip. AIW products provide exceptional release control in the event of a connection failure.

They are suitable for pneumatic supply hose applications and help mitigate risks associated with pressure hoses carrying air, water, steam, sandblast media and other pressurized materials.

The system is designed to control excessive hose whipping at pressures of up to 15,000 PSI.

Features

The hose safety cable / nylon choker is designed using a robust braided metal whip to provide effective release control, potentially reducing or completely stopping the flow of air or fluids following a hose connection failure.

These safety hose chokers are designed to withstand pressures producing more than a ton of force. Each end is secured with a nylon spool that acts as a cinching mechanism when pulled.

The mechanism helps hold the hose securely in position while reducing or stopping the flow. Tightening continues until pressure is shut off at the source.

Key Features

• Available in a variety of sizes for proper fitting

• Supplied with a nylon spool

• Sturdy construction

• Resistant to abrasion

• Easy-to-install mechanism

• Factory tagged with applicable fluid and gas/air ratings

• Adjustable configuration for different applications

• Available for hose ID sizes ranging from 0.25" to 12"

• Available in both standard and customized configurations

Use and Safety Tips

Before installation, it is highly recommended to calculate the expected force so that the correct cable size can be matched with the pressure rating of the whip arrestor.

Proper selection helps manage the potential consequences of gas, liquid and air hose failures.

The ultimate working pressure rating of the hose should be considered carefully when selecting the appropriate restraint. Hose pressure during a failure or accidental disconnection should not be treated simply as a static load.

The following factors should be considered when determining the appropriate safety hose choker for an application:

• Hose diameter

• Working pressure

• Media content — fluid, gas or air

• Hose coupling type

• Quantity

• Environmental conditions

Nylon Hose Choker

The Hand Helmet Nylon Hose Choker is a safety restraint designed with a choking action that tightens around the hose in the event of a functional failure.

Used as a safety restraint for high-pressure hoses across various industries, nylon hose chokers are designed for easy installation and effective hose control during hose failure incidents.

These high-pressure hose nylon chokers can be slipped over the hose coupling and positioned at the required distance. In the event of accidental detachment or connection failure, the choker cinches tightly around the hose to help control its movement.

Rubberized tape can be used during installation to help keep the safety restraint in position and prevent it from slipping.

The restraint can also help control the release or spill of hazardous contents, which is particularly important for hose safety in chemical industry applications.

Nylon Hose Choker – Use and Safety Tips

For effective retention, use the figure-8 double-loop ends with the matching small-diameter hose.

Always replace the nylon hose choker after it has been subjected to a blowout or hose failure event.

When used outdoors or under demanding working conditions, replacement of the choker once every two years is recommended.

According to the MSHA and OSHA pressurized safety requirements referenced in the original product information, high-pressure hose connections, except those operating with automated shut-off systems, should be equipped with appropriate safety chains and locking mechanisms to help prevent hazardous incidents.

Pneumatic power tools should also be protected with suitable whipcheck safety cables or nylon hose restraints to provide additional protection in the event of accidental disconnection.

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Selecting the correct replacement interval and suitable hose restraint is an important consideration for HSE and Project Managers.

Contact Hand Helmet by phone or email for consultation regarding your hose restraint requirements, including:

• Force calculations

• Appropriate restraint materials

• Hose and pressure considerations

• Installation requirements

• Application-specific guidance

Hand Helmet provides standard and customized Cable Hose Chokers and Hose Safety Products, together with related hose restraint solutions including:

• Whip Stops

• Whip Socks

• Nylon Hose Chokers

• Hose Restraints

• Hose Hobbles

• Other hose safety products

Standard and customized solutions are available depending on the application requirements.

Request a Quote for product selection, application support and bulk-order requirements.