Hose Cable Choker Restraints
Cable Choker Restraints significantly improve the safety of high pressure hose in the event of a failure or accident.
This tested, tagged, and easy-to-install device offers drastically higher burst ratings compared to often misused air hose whip-check products.
Hose Cable chokers are designed for hose applications where a pressure rating beyond the hose whip checks is required. These safety restraints can withstand several thousand pounds of pressure (dependent on cable and hose diameter). The unique design utilizes a nylon spool at each loop-end that allows the cable choker to cinch tighter around an unchecked hose. This not only holds the hose in place, but can also significantly decrease or stop flow completely until the pressure can be relieved at its source. Each cable choker comes tagged from the factory with their fluid and gas (air) ratings. Due to the hazards and force of air and gas applications, the maximum working pressure rating for these applications is reduced to half of the fluid rating. See below charts for pressure ratings and test certificates.
Hose cable chokers range from 3/32 cable up to 1/2 inch thick cable, for a hose inside diameter range from 1/4 up to 8 inch (see static load vs size chart below).
Custom cables can be fabricated to your specific application for increased pressure rating, abrasion resistance, or the connection of varying sizes of hose.
Models are available for frac hose and other high pressure lay-flat discharge hose up to 12 inch hose inside diameter (inquire for restraints modified for large-bore layflat hose.
Quick release hook ends are offered for applications that require a quick positive locking connection and easy disconnection. These can be latched to our hobble clamp with shackle or to existing equipment.
Hose Cable Choker Restraints can be customized for the most secure fit in every application!
Include the following information for a perfect fit: Hose diameter, working pressure, media (fluid, gas, air) end coupling type, quantity, and any other application details that should be taken into consideration. Do not consider hose working pressure as static load. The chart and burst tests shown list the load capabilities of each choker cable diameter. The maximum allowed hose working pressure is a calculation based on the static load and hose diameter as well as if the media conveyed is compressible. Please allow us to assist in determining the appropriate cable based on your hose working pressure and specific application details.
While these products are designed with adjustable spring-loaded loops, they will not fit each size in their listed range equally. If no size is given at time of purchase, the choker will be made to securely fit the smallest size in its listed range. If your installation involves a larger diameter in that range and a bulkier end coupling like a hammer union, the standard product may not fit. Please inform us of the hose inside and outside diameter, as well as the hose coupling diameter for a perfect fit.
Please contact us for product selection assistance on unique and complex installations.
Also consider our other safety restraint products including Whip Stop Restraints and Hobble Clamp Restraints for high pressure applications
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Please note that the range listed in the chart is the capability for that cable size, but is not adjustable from one hose size to another once it is fabricated to a specific hose diameter. (it is not recommended to order one cable choker to fit a variety of hose sizes or it may slip off the smaller hoses, these are custom fitted for each application)
Be safe and stay within regulation and code. This product line meets the following when installed properly:
Field-Install Hose Choker Ends:
Field installable optional end can be installed around a hose without breaking the connection, and can be fitted to a panel or manifold more easily.
No need to drain and refill hydraulic oil to install into an existing system
Hose Choker with Clip-Hook End:
Choker cables are offered with 3 sizes of quick-clip hook on one end
-Custom designs, lengths and configurations-
Easily secure to equipment without adding additional unapproved hardware.
Meets OSHA29 CFR 1926.603 paragraph (a)(10)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.302(b) (1)
US Army Corps of Engineers 13.G.02
MSHA 30 CFR §56/57.13021
MSHA 30 CFR §75.1730
United States Bureau of Reclamation 17.2.2
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
Please check directly with all regulating agencies pertaining to your job site or workplace to verify the most up to date hose safety rules and regulations.
This product is not directly approved, endorsed, or certified by MSHA or OSHA, however it is designed to meet the requirements of these organizations