Lead-In Hose (Pigtail or Whip Hose)


Specifications
  • Temperature Range: -40°F to +165°F (-40°C to +74°C)
  • Outer Cover: 85 Durometer Polyurethane
  • Inner Braiding: Polyester
  • Strain Relief Sleeves: Engineered Thermoplastic
  • Standard Colors: Yellow or Transparent Blue

Lead-In Hoses, also called Pigtails, Whip Ends or Whip Hoses, are used on the working end of self-storing air hose, as well as straight hoses, as a means of minimizing costs by:

  • Extending the life of the hose - Most hose wear and failure occurs near the point of use, where all of the bending and flexing occurs. A Lead-In Hose will take the brunt of the abuse, giving the hose a much longer service life.
  • Protecting the coupler - High vibration and impact tools will damage the valve of a coupler, causing premature failure. A short Lead-In Hose ("snubber") between the coupler and air tool will absorb the shock and vibration, protecting the coupler from these damaging effects.
  • Making the worker more productive - Most air supply hoses are heavy or bulky and difficult to work with. A lightweight, flexible Lead-In Hose makes it easier for the worker to manipulate the air tool, reducing fatigue while increasing productivity


Our Lead-In Hoses are made exclusively from 3/8" Ultra-Lite Superbraid®, combining lightweight, flexibility, durability and a working pressure (200 psi) that meets the requirements of almost every application. The contemporary looking state-of-the-art strain relief sleeve on the tool end protects the hose at its weakest point (at the barb) while enhancing the appearance of the entire assembly. Other manufacturers use a strain relief that limits the ability of the hose to bend, but ours was uniquely designed to take advantage of Polyurethane's flexibility, giving the user a much wider range of motion without the possibility of kinking . . . making it ideal for a Lead-In Hose! Available in a variety of hose lengths in four (4) configurations:
  • 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Rigid Female NPT
  • 3/8" Male NPT x 3/8" Rigid Female NPT
  • 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Rigid Male NPT
  • 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Body Size Industrial Interchange Plug

3/8" Lead-in-Hose (Male x Male)
Hose
Size
Fitting
Type
Part
Number
3/8" x 12" 1/4" Rigid Male
x
1/4" Male NPT
L612M4
3/8" x 24" L624M4
3/8" x 36" L636M4
3/8" x 48" L648M4
3/8" x 60" L660M4
3/8" x 72" L672M4
3/8" x 12" 3/8" Rigid Male
x
3/8" Male NPT
L612M6
3/8" x 24" L624M6
3/8" x 36" L636M6
3/8" x 48" L648M6
3/8" x 60" L660M6
3/8" x 72" L672M6

3/8" Lead-in-Hose (Male x Female)
Hose
Size
Fitting
Type
Part
Number
3/8" x 12" 1/4" Rigid Male
x
1/4" Female NPT
L612F4
3/8" x 24" L624F4
3/8" x 36" L636F4
3/8" x 48" L648F4
3/8" x 60" L660F4
3/8" x 72" L672F4

3/8" Lead-in-Hose
(Male x Industrial interchange Plug)
Hose
Size
Fitting
Type
Part
Number
3/8" x 12" 1/4" Rigid Male NPT
x
1/4" Body International Interchange Plug
L61214P
3/8" x 24" L62414P
3/8" x 36" L63614P
3/8" x 48" L64814P
3/8" x 60" L66014P
3/8" x 72" L67214P
Balancer Reels
Range
Lbs.
Type Part
Number
0-5 Lightweight 93050
0-5 Steel Cable 93070
5-10 Heavy Duty 96100
Lightweight Reel:
  • Steel reinforced aluminum case
  • Braided nylon cord
  • Push-button tension release
  • Limit stop and shock absorber


Heavy Duty Reel:
  • Nylon coated steel aircraft cable
  • Permanently lubricated
  • Limit stop and shock absorber



Air Chucks
Type Part
Number
Ball Foot 99050
Dual Foot 99053