Pull Force
Break-Away
Pull Away Forces vs.
Angle of Pull
In the event of a pull-away incident, the Smart-Hose® Break-Away Safety System is designed to fail-safe at a predetermined pull force. (See notation A).
As with all break-away technology, the amount of pull force that it takes to separate the Smart-Hose® Break-Away Safety System is directly related to the angle of the pull away.
In the case of a pull-away event, the pull force can be greatly reduced if the hose port is configured at a 45 or 90 degree angle to the direction of pull. (See notation A).
Reasons why we DO NOT
recommend horizontal hose ports:
- High pull-away forces.
- Safety concerns regarding
accidental releases. - Concentrated stress on the
hose assembly.
Notation A: Independent testing conducted at the Smart-Hose® Technologies Engineering Facility typically yielded repeatable results. However, actual results may vary from facility to facility.
Horizontal
Pull Angle/Hose Port
8900 lbs.
45 Degree
Pull Angle/Hose Port
1300 lbs.
90 Degree
Pull Angle/Hose Port
900 lbs.
