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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The weight and stiffness of an air hose applies pressure to the wrist and hands of the tool
operator.
This will limit tool manoeuvrability and tire the operator, and can cause Carpel Tunnel
Syndrome, back pain and other injuries. Swivel fittings are designed to limit these effects
and improve worker productivity.
SWIVEL FITTINGS
325
• Universal joint that improves
tool manœuvrability, minimizes operator fatigue and
extends hose life
• Swivels 360° at two pivot
points, allowing the air hose to
drop directly to the floor, while
providing superb tool handling
62.704C
WARNING
62.720C
These swivel connectors should not be used on
percussion tools or in areas of high mechanical abuse.
with flow
control
ALUMINIUM SWIVEL FITTINGS
326
TOPRING
• Improves tool manoeuvrability and allows full
360° at two pivot points
P2
UNIVERSAL COUPLER
fits all 5 plug styles
• Available with built-in UNIMAX 5 in 1 universal
coupler that accepts 1/4 INDUSTRIAL,
ARO 210, 1/4 TRUFLATE, LINCOLN and
ULTRAFLO type plugs
• Also available with integrated flow control
• Made from tough anodised aluminium
WARNING
These swivel connectors should not
be used on percussion tools or in
areas of high mechanical abuse.
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with universal
coupler and
flow control
62.705C
PEAK PERFORMANCE
WRIST FATIGUE
Free angle fittings, for their part, These fittings therefore reduce wrist
provide increased mobility with fatigue and improve productivity while
between 30° and 75° of flex and remaining very compact.
360° freedom.
MAXPRO 30° FREE ANGLE FITTINGS
323
• Designed to provide 360° of rotation and up to
30° of deflection for air tool supply lines
• Nickel-plated hardened steel construction
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45° FREE ANGLE FITTINGS
322
• Designed to provide 360° of rotation and up to 45°
of deflection for air tool and air hose supply lines
• Double pivot design provides more freedom of
movement
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• Nickel-plated hardened steel construction
FLEX FREE ANGLE FITTINGS
• Designed to provide 360° of rotation and up to 75°
of deflection for air tool and air hose supply lines
TOPRING
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• Polyurethane central section provides more freedom of movement
• Nickel-plated hardened steel construction
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P3
PEAK PERFORMANCE
ELIMINATING
When a fitting comes loose from a pressurised hose or when a pressurised hose is
ruptured, the hose starts blowing compressed air in an uncontrollable way. This
causes the hose to whip and can result in:
Injury
Damage to work pieces
Dust being blown up from the floor
Small components being blown around
TOPQUIK ANTI HOSE WHIP SAFETY COUPLERS
• Prevents dangerous hose whip
through two-step disconnection
• Super light weight contributes
to ergonomics and safety
• Heavy duty shock and crush
resistant coupler provides
exceptionally long service life
• Low disconnection noise reduces workplace noise pollution
• Non-marring materials prevent
scratching of delicate surfaces
• Disconnection sound level of
only 80 dB
90
• Meets ISO 4414 safety standards
SAFETY COMES FROM 2 STEP DISCONNECTION
TOPRING
1
P4
2
Slide the sleeve back to release
downstream pressure.
The plug is released, but held
within the coupler
Slide the sleeve forward.
The plug is released
completely
22.469
21.469
20.449
1/2 industrial
3/8 industrial
1/4 industrial
1
2
TOPQUIK ULTRAFLO
ULTRAFLO couplers increase air
flow for better air tool performance.
31.749
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PEAK PERFORMANCE
DANGEROUS HOSE WHIP
Hose whip is very dangerous and can reach speeds of
up to 150 km/h. This is why it is imperative that hose
whip be prevented !
ANTI HOSE WHIP SAFETY VALVE
The anti hose whip safety valve is an inline emergency
shutoff valve.
Under normal flow conditions the valve is open.
Under failure conditions, the pressure drop is sufficient to overcome the force of the valve spring and the
valve closes - the air is shut off.
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Anti hose whip safety
valves should be
installed upstream of
the air hose.
As a reminder to shut off the air supply a small
amount of air continues to bleed after shut off at a
rate of 9 SCFM (leaks will be audible).
When the hose is repaired and the compressed air is
switched back on again, the valve repressurizes the
downstream system.
TOPRING
When the pressure on either side
is equalized, the valve opens completely and the system is automatically
reset.
58.952
1/4 NPT • 18 SCFM
Available up to 1 NPT • 200 SCFM
TECH TIP
OSHA standard no. 1926.302(b)(7) states that: « All hoses exceeding
1/2 inch inside diameter shall have a safety device at the source of supply
or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure. » TOPRING anti
hose whip safety valves satisfy this standard.
P5
PEAK PERFORMANCE
AIR POWER THROUGH
AIR PREPARATION
Compressed air contains many contaminants, including water, water The use of an FRL unit (filter, regulator, lubricator) is one of
vapours, oil vapours and solids (dust, etc.). All of these contaminants will the best ways to protect tools and ensure their best
performance.
damage tools and reduce their performance levels.
COMBINATION UNITS
204
205
• A filter increases tool life and tool
performance by eliminating contaminants and water
• A regulator with built-in push-pull
adjusting knob avoids accidental
changes to set pressure
• A mist lubricator lubricates tools and
increases their useful life
• High flow unit, ideal for use with most
rotating air tools
• Piping adaptors included to facilitate
installation, removal and maintenance
• Gauge included
• Sizes available: 1/4 MINI (39 SCFM);
1/4, 3/8, 1/2 REGULAR (68 SCFM);
1/2, 3/4 MAXI (127 SCFM)
50.630.01
3/8 NPT
50.530.01
3/8 NPT
INTEGRATED FILTER AND
REGULATOR TO SAVE SPACE
DISTINCT UNITS TO FACILITATE
MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
MODULARITY SAVES TIME AND MONEY
TOPRING
The biggest challenge with standard type FRL units requiring brass pipe fittings is screwing the unit onto opposing ends of air line
piping (while tightening one end, the other end is being loosened!).
P6
With the piping adaptors available for TOPRING modular FRLs, the unit is installed by simply screwing the piping adaptors onto the
two ends of the piping and sliding the FRL unit into place, securing it with the provided screws and O-ring seals.
Removal for maintenance purposes is just as simple, requiring only the removal of the retaining screws in order to slide the unit out.
PIPING ADAPTORS
(Set of 2)
Designed to install or remove basic
units without direct pipe connections
to the units.
4 screws and 2 O-rings included.
Maintenance is difficult with standard
FRLs.
Maintenance becomes very simple with
TOPRING modular FRL units.
PEAK PERFORMANCE
REDUCING WATER IN AIR TOOLS
One of the best ways to avoid water in air tools is to eliminate it at the source, that is, at the compressor.
While this is not the only thing that needs to be done (dryers, filters), elimination of liquid water from the compressor tank is the first
step and will considerably reduce the water that gets into the air distribution system and, as a consequence, the air tools.
INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC DRAIN
256
• Expels only in the presence of water
• Requires no anti-siphon pipeline
• Conserves air supply and reduces
demand on the compressor
• Specially designed direct-operating
valve with a large orifice protects
against blockage
• Eliminates the problem of condensation
in pneumatic systems
• Special detector verifies the presence of
condensation 50 times per second
COMPRESSOR
TANK
• Automatic re-set protects
the drain from voltage
peaks or other electrical
supply problems
INTELLIGENT
ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC
DRAIN
• Large orifice can drain up to 300 litres
of condensate per hour
BALL VALVE
Y STRAINER
• No sensors to foul up; unit functions
equally well with clear water or heavily
emulsified and dirty condensate
ZERO AIR LOSS
COMPLETELY
AUTOMATIC
59.400
• Allows true programming of drain times based on rate of
condensate generation
• True digital timer control allows virtually limitless
programming control
CYCLE
TIME
PURGE
TIME
UP TO
99 HOURS
MILLISECONDS
TO 99 HOURS
• Valve can open at millisecond to 99 hour intervals
• Helps conserve air supply and reduces demand on the
compressor
• Fully automatic - no maintenance
• Large-orifice valve ensuring a self-cleaning process
• Strainer with bypass protects valve and allows for
convenient, easy access and removal of particles that
could block the valve
COMPRESSOR TANK
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Efficient with air receivers, refrigerated
dryers, separators and drop legs
PROGRAMMABLE
59.360
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TOPRING
PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL COMPACT AUTOMATIC DRAIN
P7
PEAK PERFORMANCE
TOOL LUBRICATION
A CRUCIAL STEP FOR TOOL PERFORMANCE
Air tools cannot function efficiently without proper lubrication; the majority of tool This lubrication needs to be constant and
breakdowns are caused by inadequate tool lubrication. Lubrication of tools is therefore daily, ideally through the use of a lubricator
installed as close as possible to the tool.
the most important preventative maintenance activity.
IN-LINE LUBRICATOR
• Automatically lubricates a tool by
feeding a measured amount of oil
mist each time the tool is cycled
• An effective alternative to larger,
more costly units that may not deliver
lubricant to the tool due to excessive
hose length
321
time cycled air tools such as staplers
and nailers
• Will not leak lubricant into the air line
upon pressure drop or when disconnected from the air line
• Attaches directly to the air tool inlet
• Provide instant oil flow so critical to
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For maximum protection it is recommended that a sand filter be used in
conjunction with In-Line Lubricators.
69.101
69.050
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AIR TOOL OIL
• High performance mineral lubricant specially formulated to obtain maximum output from all types of impact wrenches,
hammers, grinders, sanders and all other
pneumatic tools and equipment
383
• Prevents rust formation and virtually
eliminates the problems of tarnish and
carbon build-up
• Does not contain any detergent
• Formulated with high quality additives
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TOPRING
4 litre container also available: 69.104
P8
69.401
69.450
It is recommended that a small amount of
lubricant should be squeezed into the tool
before storage
SYNTHETIC AIR TOOL OIL
• Synthetic formulation that lubricates and
protects pneumatic tools subjected to
extreme temperatures varying from -55°C
(-67°F) to 250°C (482°F)
384
• Reduces wear, prolonging tool life plus
reducing maintenance costs
• Prevents rust and dissolves sludge and
deposits typical in compressed air systems
• Protects tools in heavy-duty applications
where the work could overheat the tool
4 litre container also available: 69.404
TECH TIP
A lubricator uses an average of 1 litre of lubricant every 2 to 3 months
PEAK PERFORMANCE
CONTROL IS CLOSE TO HAND
It’s not always practical to use a wall-mounted FRL unit to protect and control tools. The products on this page will allow the operator
There are several other options available for improving tool performance directly at to control and protect tools at the tool.
the tool, in «in-line» mode.
IN-LINE FILTER
315
• Designed specifically for the protection of small air tools
• Built-in 40 micron porous bronze
element to remove water, oil and
particles from contaminated air-
• Lightweight and compact
• For in-line installation
• Allows the operator an easier and wider
range of motion, reducing worker fatigue
while increasing productivity
• Highly recommended for
tools that produce heavy
vibration such as air hammers and
impact wrenches
IN-LINE DESICCANT DRYER/FILTER
• 40 micron porous bronze element
removes fine dirt particles, an oil
absorbing media removes oil vapours, and desiccant beads absorb
water vapours
316
Removes oil vapours
• Prolongs hose and coupler life by acting
as a "Shock Absorber”
62.542
Removes dirt
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Air contaminated
by water and oil
vapours
Clean
dry
air
Removes residual
desiccant dust
Removes water vapours
• Desiccant color change indicates the
filter/dryer needs to be replaced
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All sharp bends on hose
lines should be avoided.
These tend to shorten hose
life, increase pressure drop,
retard swivel action, increase pump load and raise the
temperature of the fluid.
A hose whip should be
installed to avoid strain on
hose and coupler assembly.
MINI HVLP REGULATOR
TOPRING
• Removes all traces of water vapours,
oil vapours and dirt
328
• Used between the air tool and coupler to
extend the life of the coupler by acting as
a shock absorber and protecting it against
tool vibration
supplies and to ensure a clean
supply of air
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• Used directly upstream of paint spray
guns as final protection
HOSE WHIP
319
• Specially designed for
tools and any spray gun
(including HVLP) for accurate pressure regulation
• Lightweight air regulator
and gauge combination
provides superior color
matching capability
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P9
PEAK PERFORMANCE
CHOOSING AN AIR HOSE FOR
Rubber, PVC, Polyurethane… there exists a multitude of materials for
air hoses and each has its strengths and weaknesses. The proper
choice of air hose based on application, environment and budget is
crucial to getting the maximum performance possible.
The best in tool performance, air system delivery and
operator efficiency will all be wasted if the air hose does not
meet expectations. TOPRING offers air hoses for the
majority of applications.
SUPERCOIL HIGH PRESSURE REINFORCED POLYURETHANE AIR HOSE
• Spiral polyester yarn reinforcement
provides superior pressure handling
to other Polyurethane hoses
78
16.620
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Kink-resistant
• Transparent color allows visual
inspection of lubrication or contamination
ERGONOMIC
HIGH PRESSURE
Rigid fitting at tool end to
ensure a safer connection and
better vibration resistance
FLEXAIR CLEAR POLYURETHANE AIR HOSE
• Ideal for outdoor and indoor contractor use
399
74.164
TOPRING
• Excellent aging properties - up to 10 times longer lifetime than
conventional rubber hose
P10
Swivel fitting at
supply connection
allows maximum
directional flexibility
• Lightweight and flexibility contribute to the prevention of workrelated injuries
• Highly kink-resistant
• Re-usable swivel fittings with bend restrictors
ERGONOMIC
PEAK PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
MINIMUM AIR HOSE SIZE (IN)
For most air tool applications, the proper Use of a smaller than recommended hose
air hose size is at least one size larger than size will result in a serious reduction of
that of the air inlet pipe-thread.
tool performance.
Approximate
air consumption
(SCFM)
1 -5
5 -10
10 - 20
20 - 40
40 - 70
70 +
Length of run
25'
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
3/4
3/4
35'
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
3/4
3/4
50'
1/4
3/8
1/2
1/2
3/4
1
100'
5/16
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1
TOPFLEX LOCK-ON AIR HOSE
• “Lock-on” hose simplifies
maintenance: for repairs,
simply cut hose square
and insert “lock-on” fitting
• Flame retardant cover protects hose in presence of
hot chips and sparks
392
• Maximum resistance to oils
for longer life in oily, greasy
environments
• Accepts re-usable “lock-on”
fittings
• Performs well at both high
and low temperatures
77.322
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SPARK
RESISTANT
MAXIMUM OIL
RESISTANCE
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EASYFLEX MULTIPLE PURPOSE PVC AIR HOSE
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• The ideal hose for indoor and outdoor construction applications
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TOPFLEX "lock-on" hose is not recommended for
applications where vibration or pressure surges occur.
• Remarkable flexibility
• Easy to roll up after use
• 35 % lighter that rubber hose
• Good resistance to oils and abrasion
• Non-marking outer cover
ULTRA FLEXIBLE
72.364
TOPRING
• Excellent performance even in intensely cold weather
P11
PEAK PERFORMANCE
BLOW GUNS
What do we look for in a blow gun? It has to blow hard!
Blow guns are evaluated based on their output thrust,
usually indicated in pounds of outlet thrust.
Blow gun performance therefore depends on two things:
1. air flow through the gun
2. amplification devices used
AIRPRO VENTURI TIP HIGH FLOW BLOW GUN
271
• Powerful safety air guns
• Aluminium venturi nozzle increases the available thrust by up to 250 %
• Meets OSHA standards
60.386
Venturi nozzle serves 2 purposes:
1 Air flow speeds up as it passes through the nozzle,
1
drawing in ambient air through two side ports.
Increased velocity and volume of air exiting the nozzle boosts available thrust up to 250 %.
2
2 Should the nozzle tip be blocked, the main air flow
exits through the side ports. Static pressure at the
nozzle tip is held to less than 30 PSI, satisfying OSHA
safety standards.
ERGONOMIC
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
SAFE
TOPRING
MAGNUM EXTRA THRUST VENTURI TIP BLOW GUN
P12
•
•
•
•
•
•
Designed to quickly move large volumes of debris
Provides maximum thrust from available air
Extra thrust Venturi tip increases thrust by up to 250 %
Up to 3.3 lbs of thrust at 100 PSI
Maximum air consumption: 65.2 SCFM
3/8 (F) NPT inlet
ERGONOMIC
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
NOTE
The ideal blow gun for:
• Cleaning equipment in paper and textile mills, metal cutting
and wood-working equipment
• Blowing floor debris into piles
• Cleaning masonry forms, tanks, ovens, large moulds
• Cleaning machinery
• Cleaning storage areas
• All applications where maximum blow gun thrust is required
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SAFE
60.620
PEAK PERFORMANCE
IT’S THE THRUST THAT COUNTS
AIR VOLUME
Prod
No
It’s obvious that the volume of air passing through a blow gun will have a major
impact on thrust. Most high flow glow guns increase this air flow by using a
Venturi tip.
Thrust
lb
Flow SCFM
at 100 PSI
60.386
1.1
10.6
60.460
3.2
32.0
60.620
3.3
65.2
60.700
16.0
208.0
TOPGUN EXTRA THRUST VENTURI TIP BLOW GUN
281
• Designed to quickly move large volumes of
debris
• Extra thrust Venturi tip increases thrust by up
to 375 %
375%
MORE
THRUST
• Maximum air consumption: 32 SCFM
60.460
• Up to 3.2 lbs of thrust at 100 PSI
ERGONOMIC
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
TYPHOON EXTREME PERFORMANCE BLOW GUN
• Quickly moves large volumes of
debris by delivering 100 % of
the power provided by the air
compressor
• The most powerful blow gun
available
• Venturi tip nozzle increases
thrust by up to 100 %
• Maximum air consumption:
302 SCFM
• 3/4 (F) NPT inlet
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TYPHOON blow guns are designed to provide 100 % of compressor power. In order to do this, airflow must be sufficient from the
compressor to the gun. A minimum 3/4 ID hose and 1/2 ID coupling
are recommended to ensure maximum performance.
60.700
ERGONOMIC
MAXIMUM
THRUST
SAFE
TOPRING
• Designed specifically for heavy
duty industrial and construction
applications
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P13
PEAK PERFORMANCE
VACUUM
PERFORMANCE
HOSE REELS
ANOTHER WAY TO
INCREASE WORKER
PERFORMANCE
Just like for blow guns, vacuum performance is a function of air
flow. Suction capacity is measured in inches of mercury, to indicate
the vacuum force that the vacuum unit can produce. Air powered
vacuum units often offer superior performance to other types.
Untangling air hoses
is a waste of time
that affects worker
productivity.
Air powered vacuum units also overcome other serious shortcomings of industrial electric vacuums by doing away with moving
parts, therefore ensuring long service life.
POWERVAC VACUUM UNIT
Even if the right
hose is being
used, the cluttering up of work
spaces can reduce
efficiency and cause
accidents.
365
• Versatile, transforms an ordinary 205 L steel drum (22 gauge
or higher) into a powerful industrial dry and liquid vacuum
cleaner
• Powerful, provides up to 17 in HG of suction for pick-up of
heavy debris and high viscosity liquids
The use of hose reels
can increase productivity
while avoiding accidents.
• No moving parts or electricity ensures maintenance-free
operation
79.906
• Safe, eliminates possibility of electric shocks often associated
with motor-driven pumps.
with 3/8 x 33 ft hose
• Simple filter assembly sits in top of drum
• Easily replaceable cloth filters
• Dust free operation
• Quieter than electric vacuums
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
WET/DRY
TopReel HOSE REEL
411
• Heavy-duty steel construction
67.500
• Corrosion-resistant epoxy powder coating
• Wide L- shaped base with grooved reinforcement
• Adjustable guide arm for handling up to 9 positions
TOPRING
• Wall, ceiling or floor mounting possible
P14
• Four direction non-snag rollers to reduce hose wear
• Multi-position ratchet lock and easy tension adjustment
• Full flow swivel mechanism
• Fully enclosed and lubricated spring
• Supplied with choice of hose
Barrel and dolly not included
Floor-ceiling
Mount
FM
Bottom-truck
Mount
BM
Wall-truck
Mount
WM
Pivoting bases are also available when the reel must be aligned with the
hose direction
PEAK PERFORMANCE
AVOIDING PRESSURE SURGES
Air tool users often tend to boost working pressure in the mistaken impression that this will Tamper-proof preset regulators cannot be
improve tool performance. This will not actually boost tool performance, but will risk dama- adjusted and are therefore an ideal choice for
ging tools and causing an accident that could lead to injury. For example, where blow guns avoiding these problems.
are used, operating at a pressure over 30 PSI can be very dangerous to the worker.
PRE-SET PRESSURE REGULATOR
317
• Ensures optimal air tool efficiency by supplying
a constant pre-set pressure
• Increases user safety by avoiding pressure
surges
• Limits over-consumption of compressed air,
thereby reducing energy costs
• Available for many commonly used pressure
levels from 15 to 115 PSI
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• The ideal pressure for air tools is usually 90 PSI
• Every 15 PSI of overpressure wastes
6 to 10 % energy
• According to OSHA standards, blow
guns should not exceed 30 PSI in order
to be safe
Ideal
pressure
90 PSI
Maximum
pressure
30 PSI
Pre-set regulators are an economical
way to maintain ideal pressure!
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27 PSI
Pressure after
SAFE
PERFORMANCE
TOPRING
Pressure before
P15