Air Cuppler Question

[Rich Riddle]

Years ago an elderly man had his air hoses set up with couplers that connected to the air tools with a swivel action, not the typical type of coupler. I am not talking about a simple swivel on the end of the hose or tool, but one that actually connects to the tool with a swivel type of movement. Do any of you have any idea what this was? It was a very fast and solid way to make contact.

[Steve Rozmiarek]

Like this? These are much bigger than needed, for tractor trailers.

http://www.roadtrucker.com/products/air-system-accessory/roadpro-airbrake-gladhands-rp36.jpg

[George Bokros]

I have one similar to this on my impact wrench for chaning tires and auto work.


http://acehose.com/mcart/images/swivel-air%20tool%20%28%29.jpg

George

[Mark Bolton]

I wondered if maybe he was talking about universal couplers, like what you'd run on a jack hammer / bull hose?

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[Steve Rozmiarek]

I'm curious, I can't see how any of the ones we posted are better than quick couplers. Maybe Rich is onto something!

[Mark Bolton]

Yeah, me too. The universals come all the way down into the 1/4" size range but of course they are un-valved on both sides of the coupler so not good. Also have to be wired together because they can pop apart which would leave you with a pretty heavy steel mace flying around the shop on the end of the hose. Not good.

[Jerome Stanek]

I have some on my air tools.

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[Rich Riddle]

It's none of the ones posted. Wish I had asked the man before he died.

[Fred Perreault]

Jerome, what would the air tool device you have pictured be called? i would like a couple to keep my small air tools' lines from becoming a tangled mess. Thanks

[Jerome Stanek]

they call them ball swivel air connectors. I got mine from a trade show that we did.

[Rich Riddle]

George, that one you show isn't a disconnect, is it? It looks more akin to a swivel.

[Mark Bolton]

Poking around remembered Staubli made a twist style coupler but they are mega bucks and spotted these from across the pond

http://www.hoses.co.uk/pneumatic-quick-release-couplings/twist-air-couplings/male-thread-bspp-twist-air-plug-halve-swivel-coupling-air-pro

[Rich Riddle]

Poking around remembered Staubli made a twist style coupler but they are mega bucks and spotted these from across the pond

http://www.hoses.co.uk/pneumatic-quick-release-couplings/twist-air-couplings/male-thread-bspp-twist-air-plug-halve-swivel-coupling-air-pro
By George I think you found the ones in question. Thank you for that. Had no idea how to find them and had looked for hours.