Air Hoses - 5S
Air Hoses - 5S
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What type of air hose systems do you guys recommend when trying to implement 5S on a production cell?
I'm looking for something retractable and ergonomic
I'm looking for something retractable and ergonomic
RE: Air Hoses - 5S
Make sure the air hose is long enough to reach to the edge of the next workcell (linear distance on the floor +2x the distance up to the reel for working slack) so you can run the line over if someone needs a second run or a hose is down for service. The other option is to make it as long as the circumference of the workcell to allow the operators enough hose to circle the work.
I've done the style that are suspended high overhead and are draped down in the cell, they work better for some types of work, but it's less of a one-size-fits-all between short and tall operators, and needing a lift to do any service. They'll also pull tools up past face-height if someone accidentally hits the rewind while working. I prefer the setup that drops down to a reel that's just above head height; easier to service tools get dragged moreso "over" instead of "up", and there's less head knock hazards in the middle of the workcell.
RE: Air Hoses - 5S
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Regards
RE: Air Hoses - 5S
It's been a number of years since I did the setup and purchasing, and my name was mud for a while making rookie choices trying to save money and outfitting the shop with cheap hose reels (among other things). But I couldn't comment on what's currently available as far as brands of hose reels. I'm sure they're all coming out of the same industrial district in China, regardless.
RE: Air Hoses - 5S
RE: Air Hoses - 5S
There was a carriage that traveled 60' each cycle and it needed air.
We worked with the guys that made hydraulic hoses for us.
We found out latter that they bought the best ones that they could find.
And if there was a hose failure they rebuilt it with better hose.
If the real failed they figured out how to strengthen it.
These were 2-3x the price of regular shop reals but we had ZERO downtime from them.
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RE: Air Hoses - 5S
Do you have a suggested supplier for this? Thanks
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For this type of item service is far more important than up front cost.
Rputvin is correct about this.
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