When a pressurized hose suddenly disconnects, the stored energy makes it whip with enough force to break bones or cause serious injury. The whip check safety cable exists precisely to prevent this.

How it works

It's a steel cable with two loops installed to join two hoses together, or a hose to the tool or manifold. If the connection fails, the cable retains the hose and absorbs the motion, stopping the whip.

Where to install it

  • At every compressed-air hose joint.
  • Between the hose and the pneumatic tool.
  • On pressurized water lines and jetting equipment.
  • In mining, construction and industrial plants.

Best practices

Choose the whip check size according to the hose diameter. Inspect it regularly for broken strands and replace it if damaged. Remember: the whip check does not replace a coupling in good condition; it complements it.

It's one of the lowest-cost, highest-impact safety accessories. At YRVIMAR we stock them for all hose sizes from 1/2" to 4".