Compressed air safety

In a move to help the fluid power market not only comply with current safety directives, but also to better understand the risks of not taking simple and cost effective measures to safeguard employees, plant and equipment; Tom Parker are continuing their focus on raising awareness via their 'Safety First' campaign.

With a dedicated short form catalogue launching in March, the company will provide customers with a comprehensive selection of safety focused fluid power solutions to suit a wide range of applications.

The Protect Air brand of compressed air safety products features the ‘HoseGuard’. For instances where pressure exceeds pre-set safety levels, for example in the event of a hose burst; this small but effective air fuse eliminates the risk of hose whip by automatically activating an internal piston, reducing the supply of compressed air and allowing the airline to equalise back to safe levels.

Another product that is easy to fit into any line is the ‘ToolReg’; an independent piston regulator, which when mounted onto any pneumatic tool both regulates and maintains pressure during operation and disconnection.