How to Get the Perfect Angle for Hose Connections in an Air-Operated System

When it comes to air-operated systems, the accessories used are usually characterized by an angled connection, typically a 90-degree angle. Pneumatic elbow fittings are used to connect one or more hoses and enable the user to easily alter the connections of a system for a variety of tubes or pipes. It is also a good idea to always use a pipe cutter when cutting pipes or hoses. Using a knife or diagonal pliers can crush the tube and prevent a good seal in the PTC connector, which could lead to leaks.

The pipe must also be cut at a right angle to the axis of the tube. After the tube is cut, it should be inspected to see if it is cut properly and any impurities, such as dust and excess dirt, must be cleaned before inserting it into the connector. The tube must be fully inserted into the fitting. It is recommended to gently pull the tube after insertion to ensure that it does not come loose.

Elbow fittings can change the direction of a flow at various angles. The most common angles are 45° and 90°, but elbows of 22.5° are also available. A simple way to connect a flexible tube and a hose is to use barbed fittings, in which the inner diameter of the tube or hose is pushed onto a slightly larger diameter prong. As an expert in air-operated systems, I know that getting the right angle for your hose connections is essential for ensuring that your system works properly.

To achieve this, you should always use a pipe cutter when cutting pipes or hoses and inspect the cut pipe for any impurities before inserting it into the connector. Additionally, you should always use elbow fittings and barbed fittings when connecting hoses and tubes. Using elbow fittings can help you change the direction of flow at various angles, such as 45° and 90°, as well as 22.5° if needed. Barbed fittings are also useful for connecting flexible tubes and hoses together by pushing the inner diameter of the tube or hose onto a slightly larger diameter prong.

It's important to remember that using a knife or diagonal pliers can crush the tube and prevent a good seal in the PTC connector, which could lead to leaks. Therefore, it's essential that you take extra care when cutting pipes or hoses and make sure that they are cut at a right angle to the axis of the tube. After cutting, inspect the pipe for any impurities and clean them before inserting it into the connector. Once inserted, gently pull on the tube to ensure that it does not come loose.