Silverline 269591 Coiled Air Hose 10m

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Aside from considerations of comfort, selecting the right length hose will also help reduce the risk of a pressure drop occurring e.g. if you use a hose that’s longer than you require, you’re more likely to experience a drop in pressure at the exit point of the hose. Durability: Air hoses are designed to withstand high pressure, temperature, and abrasion, making them durable and long-lasting. Straight air hoses, as their name suggests, lie flat and straight. Straight air hoses are ideal for scenarios where you require considerable reach e.g. you’re working in an automotive garage and need to walk around using your air tool.

We hope you’ve found our guide to selecting the right air hose for your air compressor system helpful. To distribute the compressed air from the compressor to the application, either pipework or hoses are used. Workshop pipework Connectors are a vital component of pressurised gas and air tools, ensuring a reliable flow of pressure from the compressor. They are used to join hoses to compressors or tools, to attach lengths of hose or divide a hose in different directions. They are also known as couplings, couplers fittings, splitters or manifolds. As with other types of adaptor, those for air hoses are typically divided into male and female connections. An air hose reel is a cylindrical spindle used to store a hose. Usually, they are mounted to the wall, ceiling or to the floor. They help to keep the hose organized and to avoid any kinks. Often, they are self-retracting with a spring driven mechanism, but they can be hand cranked as well. Usually, air hose reels are used in combination with pneumatic tools or any other application that requires only a temporary supply of compressed air. The hose is typically made out of rubber, PU, or PVC. This form of synthetic rubber has good abrasion resistance, excellent ageing stability and good elasticity, making it ideal for forming the outer layers of air hoses.Polyurethane coiled hoses require a tighter bend radius, making them better suited for robotic or pneumatic control machinery. They work well with medium pressure applications and offer excellent resistance from fuels and oils. When not in use, coil the hose neatly and avoid any sharp bends or kinks that could weaken the structure over time. Store the coiled air hose in a cool, dry place, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight to prevent deterioration.

The pressure drop will be exacerbated by anything which obstructs or slows down airflow within the hose - including couplings, bends and even the diameter of the hose itself. Air hoses are also distinguished by their internal diameter or ID, which varies much less than the external diameter. Naturally, a larger internal diameter means that the hose can convey a greater quantity of gas or air, so the higher the required pressure, the greater the required ID. When it comes to selecting what length air hose you require, it’s important to think about how you’ll be using it. Spiral coiled air hose products are designed to provide a convenient and effective way to transfer air and many other different types of gases. They save space and reduce workplace clutter by stretching and retracting out of the way after use. The construction of a coiled air hose consists of a compressed length, working length and tail length that is coupled with the hose’s coiled inside and outside diameters. Coiled air hoses are designed and manufactured to withstand the rigors of everyday work environments; they are specifically engineered to handle the stresses of continuous use in many different types of heavy-duty industries. Spiral hose products are manufactured using only the materials that best support the hoses’ intended application. Compressed air contains by-products such as compressor oil, dust particles and condensate. The environment also needs to be taken into consideration. The hose or tube materials need to be resistant to all these substances and conditions. For hoses and tubes, a slightly different definition is used.

Nylon Air Hose

Air hoses, also known as air lines or pneumatic tubing, are flexible tubes made of PVC, nylon, and other materials that are designed to carry compressed air from one location to another. These hoses are commonly used in a variety of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications, and they are essential for powering air tools, pneumatic equipment, and other types of machinery that require compressed air. You can find out more in our Air Hose Guide. Secondly, the coiled air hose has much better retractability. This means clearer workstations as it prevents trip hazards and is therefore easier to store. Although having said that, the retractable air hose reels that we previously mentioned are a great way to rectify that problem with straight air hoses. As a general rule, selecting the correct diameter hose will be determined by the CFM (cubic feet per minute) requirement of your air tool. For example, smaller hand-held tools such as spray guns and nail guns, will require between one and three CFM of pressurised air. At this level of pressure, a 6mm (¼”) air hose will suffice. There are a number of reasons you may want to replace an air hose. In many cases, an air hose is replaced either because you are upgrading your compressed air system so that you can use new/different tools, or the existing air hose has come to the end of its serviceable life. When it comes to coiled air hoses, there are several top brands and suppliers that have established themselves in the market. These companies are known for their high-quality products, reliable performance, and excellent customer support.

Most connectors are made from plastic, brass, aluminium or steel. Sturdiness and reliability are also important so look for brands that have been quality tested.

Reinforcement, by either high tensile textile cord or steel wire helps to produce much stronger, resilient air hoses. Not only that, but the addition of reinforcement helps air hoses to better withstand pressurisation and thus reduce the likelihood of ruptures or other failures. In particular, reinforcement helps air hoses to resist the impulse loads that result when an air compressor is turned on or off. If you’re going to be working with air pressures of 20 bar or higher, then you’ll want to buy a high-pressure air hose. If you are working with air pressures below 20 bar, then you’ll be able to use a standard air hose. Polyurethane and nylon are the two main materials used for coiled air hoses (although you can get others, such as rubber too). So what are the differences between them? The other main material that is used for air hoses is rubber. However, don’t think that we’re referring to a single, homogenous type of rubber.