Caplugs offers a range of high-quality hose wraps that reduce the risk of damage to hoses and cables due to accidental impact, abrasion, weather conditions, extreme temperatures, leaks, and kinking. Hose protection is used in industrial machinery and technical installations to shield hoses, cables and pipes. This blog post explains the importance of protecting essential components, and presents the versatility of Caplugs hose wraps in diverse industries.
Protecting essential components
Just like the veins in a human body, hoses, pipes, cables, and wiring harnesses are essential components for transporting hydraulics, fuel, compressed air, power, or data. And like a damaged artery wall, worn-out or heat-damaged hoses and cable insulation can cause dangerous situations, such as fire, short circuits, and environmental pollution caused by leakage.
The personal safety of passengers on buses, trains, or planes relies on the integrity of the cables and hoses installed on the vehicles or aircraft. In the chemical and aerospace industries, it is crucial that hoses can withstand extreme conditions, such as temperatures from -200°C to +600°C, and are protected from corrosive substances like acids and alkalis. High-quality plastic wraps are, therefore, fundamental components of industrial machinery and technical installations.
How to choose the right spiral hose wrap
In the field, Caplugs hose wraps often serve multiple purposes. Whether it is hydraulic hoses in machines, compressed air lines, or electronic or data cables – Caplugs has the most suitable hose protection solution for every application.
Here is an overview of the Caplug hose wrap range:
- Pig’s Tail™ – a protective spiral wrap to bundle and protect pneumatic and hydraulic hoses in various industries.
- Pig’s Tail™ Rail – a spiral hose to protect hydraulic hoses. It meets the harsh working conditions and stringent requirements of the railway industry.
- FRAS Pig’s Tail™ Anti-Static – a fire-resistant, anti-static (FRAS) spiral binding that protects against damage caused by static discharge or fire.
- Pig’s Tail™ Electric Guard – a plastic wrap that encloses bundles of wires for effective cable management while protecting cables and wires.
- Anti-abrasion sleeve – a tough textile sleeve to protect hydraulic and pneumatic hoses.
- Anti-abrasion side sleeves – for wrapping or bundling hoses and cables that is easy to remove without disconnecting the components.
- Metal hose protection spiral – for the most extreme and heavy-duty applications, such as in mining and quarrying.
- NightGlow spiral wrap – a photoluminescent protective wrap that enables swift and easy identification of hydraulic lines to increase safety.
Standard and customised hose protection
The Caplugs plastic spiral hose wraps have specific applications and distinctive qualities, some of which are listed in our catalogue. However, experience has shown that machine builders, manufacturers, and product developers often include the selection of hose protection or cable management products right from the design phase.
Caplugs product engineers provide expert design and material selection advice to create customised hose protection solutions. Please contact us for more information.
