Hose Safety Whip checks, steel wire, spring lock

The Brüder Hose Safety Whip Checks (Part K02080140) are a safety accessory designed to help prevent dangerous hose whipping in compressed air and similar pressurised hose systems. They consist of a strong steel wire cable with spring-loaded loops at each end that easily slip over hose couplings. When fitted across a hose connection, the whip check provides a restraint that limits hose movement if a coupling fails or the hose separates under pressure, helping to reduce the risk of injury to operators and damage to equipment. A whip check should always be installed fully extended with no slack to be effective.

Brüder’s safety whip checks are a low-cost, simple to use device that enhances workplace safety on site and in workshop environments. Spring-loaded loops eliminate the need for additional tools during installation or removal, and the steel construction is resistant to rust and corrosion. These whip checks are suitable for standard compressed air hose applications where pressures are typical of pneumatic tool and compressor supply lines.

Typical use cases include securing air hose assemblies between compressor outlets and hoses, between two hose lengths, and between hose and pneumatic tools. This restraint helps contain the hose if a quick-disconnect fitting or clamp fails, making it a practical addition to construction sites, industrial facilities, maintenance workshops, and anywhere pressurised hoses are used regularly. Properly fitted whip checks can also support compliance with general safety recommendations for pneumatic hose connections by providing a positive means to prevent uncontrolled hose movement.

Because a pressurised hose that becomes uncoupled can whip violently due to the sudden release of energy, whip checks are recognised as a critical hazard control in many compressed air systems and are widely recommended for hoses over half an inch in diameter. They help protect personnel from serious injuries and help limit equipment damage that can occur when hoses move unpredictably under pressure.

Brüder’s Hose Safety Whip Checks are easy to install and remove without tools, making them suitable for everyday use during routine operations. They provide peace of mind by acting as a standby safety restraint across hose connections and are a straightforward way to enhance safety around pressurised hose assemblies.