Quick disconnects are fluid transmission line connecting tools that allow for the quick and safe disconnection of two connected lines. They are simple mechanical devices that can sometimes be connected with only one hand. Quick disconnects are also referred to as quick connectors, quick couplings and many other names.
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Parker/Snap-titeErie, PA 814-438-3821 Snap-tite joins the Parker family to create one of the world's strongest brands of Quick Connect Couplings. We produce hydraulic & pneumatic couplings in a variety of sizes, materials, and end configurations to accommodate a broad spectrum of design requirements. In addition to Quick Couplings, our product offering includes Hydraulic Swivels, Check Valves, & state-of-the-art Diagnostic Equipment.
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.Cincinnati, OH 877-245-6247 "Quality People, Quality Products", the company motto of Clippard Instrument Laboratory reflects the important role every employee plays in maintaining the company's reputation. They strive for excellence in all areas. From quick disconnects, to any other need, Clippard is ready to help you find the perfect solution to all of your unique requirements.
SAF-T-FLO IndustriesAnaheim, CA 800-957-2383 SAF-T-FLO Industries has been delivering superior products since 1978. Their complete line is able to provide customers with coupling assembly, push-pull design, versatility, standard features, and additional optional features. From quick disconnects to a much more complicated design, call SAF-T-FLO so they can help get you the right part for your next project.
Stäubli CorporationDuncan, SC 800-845-9193 Founded in 1892, the Stäubli Corporation is an innovative mechatronics solution provider for textile machinery, connectors and robotics. In their constant search for excellence, they expand on expertise and experience in mechatronics by designing, producing, selling and providing support for products, such as quick disconnects, and systems in markets where high productivity is essential.
FasTest® Inc.Roseville, MN 800-444-2373 All FasTest products are designed to speed manufacturing processes by improving your speed, productivity, quality and safety. We offer a complete line of fast, safe and reliable quick connectors for pressure and leak testing, procession utilizing fluids or vacuum, medical devices, appliances, automotive manufacturing and heavy duty hydraulic equipment.
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Quick disconnects are used to facilitate the quick and easy connection and disconnection of lines that transmit compressed gasses like air and industrial process gasses like hydrogen, helium, nitrogen and many other examples. They can also be used to connect lines that transmit fuel, hydraulic fluid and wide variety of other liquids. Quick disconnects are used in many industrial process machines, vehicles, appliances and other equipment varieties. In pressure washers, quick disconnects are used to connect water compressors with spray wands. In machines that use hydraulic systems to generate movement, hydraulic quick disconnects are used to connect parts in hydraulic fluid lines. A wide variety of vehicles require quick disconnects to connect fuel line components. Very large quick disconnects are used in firefighting applications to connect hoses to hydrants.
Quick disconnects are characterized by their capacity for maintaining the connection between two lines without failing while simultaneously allowing for the quick and easy disconnection of that line. In order to serve both purposes, quick disconnects must be carefully designed. The majority of quick disconnects are composed of metal materials such as brass, aluminum and stainless steel. All quick disconnects feature male and female parts that interlock carefully to maintain a connection. The key to most quick disconnects is the configuration of the female connector, which usually contains a retractable sheath that covers several small bearings. When the sheath retracts, the bearings loosen, which allows for the insertion or removal of the male part. When the sheath covers the bearings, it makes it impossible for the male and female parts to become disconnected. In addition to this configuration, there are several other varieties of quick disconnects. Plastic materials have gained in prominence because of their resistance to corrosion. It is important to carefully match a quick disconnect with its application in order to ensure safe and effective use of the tool and the equipment in which it is installed.
