Hose Management System

Liquid Automation Systems' Hose Management System addresses one of the most consistently reported operational hazards in ground deicing: the heavy, glycol-soaked transfer hoses that accumulate on loading pads and truck-fill areas during winter operations. In conditions where operators are working on cold, slippery surfaces under time pressure, uncontrolled hose runs represent both an injury vector and a source of FOD and fluid contamination. The system provides structured hose routing, support, and retraction architecture at glycol dispensing points, keeping hoses off the ground surface and returning them to a stowed position between loading cycles. This directly addresses the physical strain of repeatedly lifting and repositioning large-bore, liquid-filled hoses — a factor cited in winter ramp injury data across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. From a procurement perspective, the Hose Management System is typically specified as part of a deicing pad upgrade or new centralized deicing facility design rather than as a standalone retrofit, though it integrates with existing LAS blending products including the Glycol Pro and DeIceCube lines. Airports with high truck cycle counts during peak winter operations — those processing large volumes of aircraft in short weather windows — see the greatest return from structured hose management through improved operator throughput and reduced incident exposure. The system is also relevant to any facility undergoing OSHA or equivalent safety-compliance review of its winter ground operations, where hose-related hazards in the deicing zone are a documented audit category.