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Hose and Hose Coupling Safety
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The very properties that make compressed gases useful in almost every area of modern life can also make them
dangerous when mishandled. Years of experience with compressed gases have led to practices and equipment which,
if employed, result in complete safety."
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application and pressures involved when ordering hose assemblies and it is up to the distributor to supply the right hose and
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Air hose couplings
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This form of energy can be one of the most dangerous because it is used in so many applications and,
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take for granted that a coupling is installed properly or a clamp fully tightened on an air hose - check it regularly and use safety
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Steam and gas
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important with steam hose, where it is not unusual for clamps to loosen in service, in which case they must be retightened!
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