Corrosion-resistant fittings Edited by Mary Gannon Black Bi-Lene coating protects fittings against rust and other corrosion. It is a blend of fluoropolymer, engineered plastics, and corrosion inhibitors. It provides low friction, strong ......More
Dual seal flange adapters improve the reliability and safety of high-vibration, high-shock hydraulic four-bolt connections in critical subsea oil and gas applications. They are an alternative to traditional SAE Code 62 flanges. They are available in ......More
By Mary C. Gannon, Senior Associate Editor Dry break quick-acting couplings connect without leakage or fluid spray. A double shut-off version (both internal and external ends) seals during connection and disconnection. They are designed for ......More
FitQuik product line includes hose barb to hose barb tees, straights, elbows and Ys, along with luers, all in medical-grade polycarbonate material. They are ideal for any application requiring biocompatibility, robustness, and ......More
WF series guarantees direct and safe connections to internal threads for testing, and enables the correct connection of tools and attachments to the machine with minimal fluid loss. They are easy to use — simply push to connect. Visual safety ......More
WALklick Quick Fit hydraulic couplings from Walther Prazision with crimp-on hoses save production assembly time and costs by replacing conventional screw connections. They are designed for compact hydraulics, for hose diameters to 1/2 in. (depending ......More
Multi-X easy-to-handle multiplates connect multiple hydraulic lines in one single operation. Six standard configurations match the most frequent applications: sizes from DN 10 to DN 19, with two or four ports in each plate. They are rated for maximum ......More
High-impulse quick disconnect couplings are suitable for heavy industrial and construction equipment that experience pressure spikes or vibration issues. They are available in 1/4 to 1 1/2 in. threads and are connectable and disconnectable under ......More
D89 – 2000 series ISO 16028 stainless-steel quick-disconnect/non-spill couplings provide push-to-connect latching and flush-face valving and incorporate a safety sleeve lock. They feature standard anti-extrusion PTFE seals and Viton O-rings. They are ......More
When a hydraulic pump, valve, or other major component must be changed out, dealing with an open hose or tube end can be a nuisance. Although not recommended, a quick fix is to stuff a rag into the open fitting or flange. This is often an ineffective ......More
Series 6000 quick disconnect couplings are interchangeable, according to ISO 7241-A. They are available in sizes from 1/4 to 1 1/4 in. and rated for pressures from 3000 to 5000 psi and working temperatures with standard seals –2° to 230°F. They ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon W-Style couplings are compatible with most spiral, braided and industrial hoses. They are designed for non-skive SAE 100 R12 and all wire braided hose applications, and are available in 562 different end types, including ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon Zero-Leak Gold custom-designed banjo fitting product line is made with multiple seal technology for a zero-leak connection in vibration, pressure spike and temperature variation applications. Separate metal-to-metal and ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon FasCal high pressure ball (HPB) series connectors are sleeve-actuated and provide fast, safe, and repeatable connections on 1/4 to 1/2 in. male NPT, -4 to -8 AN, and -4 to -8 compression threads, allowing users to simply ......More
Parker’s new aluminum tube fittings are roughly 65% lighter than their steel counterparts, yet they still exceed burst pressure test ratings specified by SAE J514. Parker Hannifin’s Tube Fittings Div., Columbus, recently introduced a line of ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon Swivel adapters adjust the line of sight with gauges, transmitters, and valves. They rotate 360° to allow the connected instrument to be positioned in the desired orientation. Pressure connection is achieved with a tapered ......More
Faster’s 4SNPV couplings can be connected with the male, female, or both halves under full pressure. This speeds implement changeover by eliminating the need to shut down equipment and wait for pressure to decay to zero. Farmers may use ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon Loctite 5452 thread sealant is for use on high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic metal fittings. It cures four times faster than anaerobic sealants on stainless steel or inert metals. It works on any ......More
Edited By Mary C. Gannon Family of Big Bore SAE fittings reduces leaks. It includes O-ring unions, suction lines, 150-psi street elbows, schedule 80 adapters and couplings, and 3000-psi couplings, half couplings, SAE-to-flange adapters, ......More
Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox Pyplok fittings are subject of 4-page brochure. Explains how system produces permanent, leak-free connection of 14- to 2-in. NPS pipe, 14- to 2-in. OD tube, or 6- to 66 mm tube made of carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, ......More
Gaugeable tube fittings and adapter fittings provide leak-tight sealing and vibration resistance to 15,000 psig (1034 bar). Available in 1/4-, 3/8- and 1/2-in. sizes, the all-316 stainless steel fittings come in many configurations, including elbows, ......More
Edited by Alan Hitchcox Brass and 316 stainless steel single-ferrule fittings are available in sizes from 116 to 2 in. Their design makes incorrect installation difficult because of fewer pieces than with other types of fittings. ......More