Heavy Duty Air Brake Hose Support

Problem:

Low-Grade Air Brake End Hose Supports Cannot Handle Railroad Demands Leading to Replacements, Adjustment Costs and Train Delays

Not all air brake hose supports are created equal, a statement made evident in railroad revenue service where inadequate supports frequently fray, tear, and fail leading to more than $15 million per year to the industry in adjustment and replacement costs. The failures result from a combination of environmental degradation in service and from peak loading typically associated with uncoupled hose flailing.

More stringent AAR specifications have necessitated a new generation of supports and attachment mechanisms specifically designed with higher performance in mind. This improved performance must come without sacrificing ease of installation and adjustment.

Solution:

Pennsy’s Heavy Duty Air Brake End Hose Support

Pennsy’s heavy duty air brake hose supports with EZ-Adjust railroad-grade clips increase performance – decreases AAR billing costs.

Pennsy’s new hose support was specifically designed to meet or exceed the demands of the AAR’s revised testing specifications and the needs of the rail industry. A durable steel chain eliminates frayed cables and failed rubber strap materials. The strongest attachment clips in the industry make it simple to install and reconfigure as needed. The result is a more durable support that will last longer and not require height adjustments.

Results:

• Exceeds AAR S4006-2008 Testing Requirements
• Durable, Non-stretching Chain Virtually Eliminates Hose Height Adjustments
• Railroad-Grade Attachment Clips – Strongest in the Industry
• Impervious to Ozone Degradation
• Fewer Hose Separations and Stoppages Yields Potential Net Velocity Increases
• Decreased Hose Support Maintenance and Replacement Costs