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Hose Support Arm

The Hose Support Arm is a robust, reliable solution designed to support tanker loading hoses off the ground, enhancing safety and extending hose lifespan.

Loading hoses are critical but vulnerable components in tanker operations. Without proper support, they are subject to unnecessary stress, wear, and risk of damage. This can lead to frequent replacements, costly product spills, and potential environmental hazards. The Hose Support Arm eliminates these risks by keeping your hoses securely off the ground, creating a safer, more efficient work environment.

Hose Loading also poses a serious risk to employee safety due to manual handling and trip concerns. IFC Inflow’s hose support arm keeps the hose off the ground removing the potential for hoses becoming trip hazards. It also supports the heavy hose to eliminate the need for manual handling.

Hose Support Arm
Features and benefits

  • Eliminate Manual Handling of Heavy Hoses
    The Hose Support Arm fully supports hoses along their entire length, eliminating the need for manual handling. Its unique design makes it ideal for heavy, large-bore, or long hoses, reducing operator fatigue and improving safety during operations.
  • Remove Trip Hazards
    By keeping hoses raised above the ground, the system eliminates potential trip hazards in busy work areas. This creates a safer working environment for operators and reduces the risk of accidents.
  • Improve Hygiene
    Lifting hoses off the floor helps maintain a cleaner, more hygienic environment. It prevents couplers and hoses from getting dirty or contaminated, ensuring better protection for sensitive operations.
  • Reduce Hose Wear
    Dragging hoses across the floor causes unnecessary wear and tear. The Hose Support Arm significantly reduces damage, extending the life of your hoses while lowering maintenance costs. Benefits include fewer drive-over incidents, cleaner hoses, and improved longevity.
  • Enable Safer Hose Storage
    The swing arms fold neatly onto themselves, providing secure and tidy storage when the system is not in use. This feature helps eliminate clutter and avoids accidental drive-overs or tripping hazards.
  • Easy Assembly and Setup:
    With an intuitive design, the Hose Support Arm can be quickly and easily assembled by just two workers. This streamlined installation process saves time and ensures minimal disruption to your operations.
  • Enhances Efficiency:
    By providing robust support and stability, the Hose Support Arm streamlines loading and unloading tasks, preventing delays caused by hose-related issues.
  • Save Costs
    By protecting hoses from excessive wear and damage, the system reduces the need for costly replacements. It also minimises the risk of spills, which can result in expensive clean-ups and operational downtime.
  • Create a Tidy Work Area
    With hoses kept off the ground, the Hose Support Arm prevents clutter, improves organisation, and enhances overall workflow efficiency. A clean and organised workspace leads to safer and more productive operations.

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The technical details

Below you will find all the key details for our range of Hose Support Arms. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, then please just get in touch.  Because, we are always happy to help and answer any queries you may have.

Equipment

  • 20mm thick mounting plate with oil lite bushes to provide easy mounting to walls and steel columns 
  • Mild steel galvanised box sections in relevant lengths with multiple mounting points for hose clamps and support brackets.
  • Special curved reversable end support section, mild steel galvanised with hose end hanger hook.
  • Stainless steel hose brackets to secure hose to arm. Standard 1 per section. Option for up to 3 per section. 

Design Standards

  • Supports hoses up to 4 inches in diameter and 5 meters long.
  • Sectional design, so you can add or remove sections dependent on hose length.
  • A series of special cradles suspends the hose from the support arms, ensuring it does not droop or drop between supports

Accessories

  • Dry Disconnect or Safety Breakaway Couplings
  • Optional guttering accessory to drain towards or away from loading point.
  • Hydraulic end assembly for assisted lifting.
  • Multiple hose support version available

Options Upon Request

  • Modular system can have sections added and removed to support hoses up to 5 meters in length.
  • Standpost height can be adjusted to suit different site requirements.
  • Top or bottom mounted

Relevant industries

Suitable for the following sectors

Chemical
Manufacturing

Bulk Tank
Storage

Fuel
& Energy

Food
& Beverage

Solvents
& Inorganics

Breweries
& Distilleries

Case Study
The Hose Support Arm in action

An industrial chemical manufacturer reached out to IFC Inflow to address safety and efficiency concerns at their site in Essex. Their goal was to reduce manual handling and minimise trip hazards during the tanker loading/unloading process, particularly with the heavy hoses used in the operation.