Modular Hose Accessories

Modular Hose Accessories

Modular hose systems (Loc-Line and equivalent) are the snap-together coolant hoses found on every CNC, surface grinder, and bandsaw worth its keep. The hose is just half the system — the accessories are the nozzles, manifolds, brackets, and clamps that turn a flexible hose into a focused coolant delivery tool. AIMS Industrial stocks the modular hose accessories range to keep machine tool coolant systems delivering where the cut is happening.

What's in the accessories range

• Nozzles — round, flat fan, drum, and high-pressure tips, in the standard 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch hose sizes
• Manifolds — for splitting one supply line into multiple coolant streams
• Mounting brackets — magnetic bases, bolt-on brackets, and saddle clamps
• Clamps and connectors — for joining hose runs and securing terminations
• Ball-end fittings — for connecting hose to threaded coolant outlets
• Hex keys and assembly tools — for the specific socket sizes used in modular systems

Why modular matters

Modular hose isn't just convenient — it's the right way to deliver coolant. Operators can re-aim the nozzle without tools, repair a damaged section by swapping segments instead of replacing the whole run, and switch nozzle profiles when the operation changes. A round nozzle for drilling, a flat fan for milling, a drum nozzle for grinding — same hose, different end.

Compatibility

Most modular hose systems share the snap-together socket and ball geometry, so accessories from different manufacturers will often interoperate within a hose size. The three common sizes are 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch — once you've chosen the size, stick to it across the system.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Loc-Line is the original and the most common modular hose system in Australian workshops. We stock genuine Loc-Line accessories alongside compatible parts for cost-effective replenishment. The full hose, nozzle, and manifold range is held for fast dispatch.

Choosing the right nozzle

Nozzle choice is what makes the difference between coolant on the cut and coolant on the floor. Round nozzles concentrate flow — right for drilling and small-diameter cutters where you want flow on a single point. Flat fan nozzles spread flow across a wider area — better for face milling and grinding. Drum nozzles produce a high-volume curtain for large surface grinders. High-pressure ball-end nozzles are for through-spindle coolant systems running 70+ bar. Match the nozzle to the operation rather than running everything through a single tip.

Why systems fail

Most modular hose failures are at the joints — the ball-and-socket geometry wears or gets contaminated and starts leaking under pressure. Symptoms are coolant spray at the joint, hose drift during the cut, or sections separating under flow. Replacement segments cost very little and the fix takes seconds.

Need help building a coolant setup?

contact our team — we'll talk through hose size, manifold count, and nozzle selection for the operation you're cooling.