Here at Greggs, we take safety seriously.
Well, most of the time.
Thats why todays topic is the whip check, *whip sound
and how it can keep you, and your equipment safe.
I'm Danny and I'm one of the salesmen here at Greggs, and I want to welcome you back to another episode
of Gear up with Greggs.
We're gonna whip it,
whip it good!
*whip sound*
If a coupler connection on an air hose fails, it could result in property damage,
injury, or even death.
That's why restraints, such as whip checks, are often used to reduce the
movement of an air hose in the event of hose, coupler, or fitting failure.
A whip check is a steel cable with loops on each end.
These loops are positioned on both sides of a hose connection
to keep the hose from moving if the connection fails.
It's important to be sure to keep the loops a few inches behind the fittings, not on them, as the typical
failure point in a hose system is behind the fitting itself. This means
that if your whip check is attached to the fitting and the hose fails, the hose will start whipping.
But the only way to ensure that you are protected is with proper installation.
Now, most of the time in our market
we see these attached to air compressors on service trucks,
but they can also be used as a safety measure when attaching two air hoses together.
To start, pull back on the spring-loaded loop and slide the opening around the end of your hose.
Do the same with the other end of the whip check and connect your hose or hoses appropriately,
then slide the whip check over the now connected hoses.
At this point, you will have a u-shaped bend in the whip check.
Before completing the installation, you must minimize the amount of slack
in the cable as much as possible,
otherwise, your whip check wont be doing its job.
Move each side of the whip check an equal distance from the fitting
until the whole thing lies flat against the hose.
If you notice an excessive difference, you'll need to adjust the fit.
Whip checks are recommended for lower pressure air systems with a psi of about 200.
At this level, they are designed with a 5 to 1 safety margin, which means they have been tested
at 1,000 psi. However, this doesnt mean you should push these upper limits! At 300 psi,
this safety margin drops to 3 to 1.
These safety cables are great for applications in environments with a lot of moisture,
since they're highly resistant to rust and corrosion. So if you work outdoors, or in a shop that
regularly uses your air tools outside, you can rest easy knowing that the whip check
will keep you safe!
*whip sound*
We have these whip checks in stock that will accommodate anything from a 1/2 inch
to a 5-inch hose. And if you're not sure which whip check would work best for you,
or if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call! Or you can visit our website at
greggdistributors.ca.
Again, Im Danny, and thank you for watching another episode of Gear up with Greggs.
And have a great Canadian Day!