Silverline 269591 Coiled Air Hose 10m

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Store the coiled air hose in a cool, dry place, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight to prevent deterioration. A significant level of pressure drop across a hose will require the compressor to run at a high CFPM setting and consume more energy. Doing so over a significant period is not cost-efficient. Aim for a drop of no more than 0.1 bar or 3% of the total. To distribute the compressed air from the compressor to the application, either pipework or hoses are used. Workshop pipework For example, if you’re going to be using a paint gun in a paint booth, then you’ll want an air hose that’s long enough to accommodate the range of movement you’ll need to make throughout the day. Coiled air hoses are also commonly used in recreational vehicles (RVs) to supply air to their pneumatic systems. RV owners often use these hoses for tasks such as inflating tyres, cleaning vehicle interiors, and powering air suspension systems. The compact and lightweight design of coiled air hoses make them an ideal choice for the limited storage space available in RVs.

Before we delve into the details of selecting the right type of hose for your air compressor, we’d like to define exactly what we mean when we refer to air hoses.

When you should replace your air hose

No, a coiled air hose and a retractable air hose are not the same, although they share some similarities. Pneumatic components like valves, cylinders, or pressure regulators are typically connected to the main air supply line via flexible tubing or hoses. However, they can also be reinforced, like a metal-plastic pipe as this allows for durability along with it being light and flexible. Flexibility is important due to the components could be vibrating or moving, so having a flexible hose will account for this. They are also at the end of the pneumatic cycle, they can have the smallest needed diameter. They are connected to the main air supply line and individual components via fittings. To understand how to select a fitting, please read our fitting article. Common fittings are barbed fittings, compression fittings, or instant fittings (also called ‘push-in’ or ‘push-to-connect’). A push-to-connect fitting is the most common as it is easy to connect and disconnect different lines when needed. Hose Storage PU spiral hose, designed to overcome the limitations that traditional nylon preformed coils face. Excellent Resistance For large industrial workshops, there is often a requirement to have multiple connections throughout the workshop to connect pneumatic tools. In these settings, usually, a rigid piping system is used because it offers protection against accidental impacts or puncture. These rigid pipe systems, however, are expensive and labor intensive to install. As durability is a key criterion, often aluminum, copper, stainless steel, or rigid PVC is used. They also require numerous fittings and joints, which increases the points of possible leakage. The environmental temperature also needs to be taken into consideration as pipework can expand and contract with a temperature change. For example, aluminum expands 0.24 mm per meter pipe for every 10°C temperature increase. It is therefore important that the piping system is routed taking these movements into account, for example by using expansion loops. Air supply lines Always make sure to use the appropriate pressure rating for your coiled air hose. Exceeding the maximum pressure may lead to rupture and potential injury.

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. 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. Air hoses are usually much longer than coiled air hoses. In fact, air hoses can range from a few meters to hundreds of meters – it of course all depends what you need it for. In contrast, a coiled air hose is much shorter in its standard form as it’s designed for closer working environments. It can of course be stretched out, but it will offer resistance compared to a flat hose. Draper Tools is another well-regarded brand that offers a wide range of coiled air hoses for both professional and DIY users. They specialise in producing hoses that are kink-resistant and have anti-kink properties, ensuring a smoother, more efficient use.

Air supply to components

Polyurethane hoses show resistance to kinking, abrasion, oil, and chemicals. They also have a broad temperature range, functioning well between -40°C and +70°C. Moreover, polyurethane hoses typically outlast their nylon counterparts when it comes to wear and tear. Another benefit of straight air hoses is that they are easy to store and can be gathered up in a circular pile, or can be mounted on a handy hose reel with a crank handle. Coiled air hoses

PVC air hoses are lightweight, flexible, and easy to handle. They are ideal for use in light-duty applications such as home workshops or DIY projects. Nylon Air Hose These hoses are made to handle higher maximum air pressures - approximately 20 bar and upwards. 50 bar hoses are a popular choice. Typically, these are made from reinforced rubber. Heat Resistant Air Hose Air hoses are an essential component in any pneumatic system, and they offer several key features and benefits, including: Our PU coils offer low-temperature flexibility. Able to withstand temperatures as low as -20oc and a temperature up to as high as 65oc. Ideal for industrial air tool applications that require a polyurethane coiled air hose. Polyurethane Spiral Hose SizesNylon air hoses are strong, durable, and resistant to abrasion and chemicals. They are commonly used in automotive and industrial applications. Polyurethane Air Hose SBR rubber - also known as styrene-butadiene rubber - is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene and has similar physical properties to natural rubber. 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. We have a range of polyurethane hose and tubes, suitable for a range of applications. If you would like to find out more about this material and its properties, we have a detailed guide, explaining the ins and outs of PU and what projects this type of material would be best suited for. PU or PVC?

There are many different types of air hoses available in the market, each designed for specific applications. The most common types of air hoses include: PVC 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? They are more suited to an industrial or manufacturing environment. Coiled hoses are often used to help operate machinery in many different industries from food manufacturing to car manufacturing. Flexible hoses are used in conjunction with rigid piping of the compressed air or by itself in smaller workshops. They are also used for temporary or mobile air supply. Because flexibility, ease of installation, and durability are important in these applications, often lightweight HDPE is used or heavy rubber lines. Flexible hoses also allow for fewer fittings when compared to pipework and there is less concern of temperature impact due to it not being rigid. Air supply to components Generally speaking a coiled hose is more flexible making it easier to move around. It’s easier to use for “fiddly” tasks where a steady hand is needed. However, there are flexible standard air hoses available which allow you a little more freedom of movement. Likewise, you can buy air hoses with fittings which include swivel ends. Swivel ends allow a much better movement of the hose as they can fully rotate.As discussed in our resource choosing the right Air Line Hose: A Guide to the different types there are many different types of air hose, so it’s important to know which type you need.