Quick release fittings connect pipes and hoses without using valves, seals or mechanical action. They are a type of quick connector along with quick disconnect couplings and quick disconnect fasteners. These terms are sometimes used interchangeably by different industries, and there is frequently overlap in their definitions.
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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 Since Clippard Instrument Laboratory began in 1941, they have had high standards for company relationships with customers, distributors and suppliers; all of which continue to be held up today. They even provide a one-year warranty so that you can feel safe with their products. For quick release fittings, contact Clippard so they can find the right product for your needs.
SAF-T-FLO IndustriesAnaheim, CA 800-957-2383 At SAF-T-FLO Industries, you can count on quality products and unmatched customer service. They offer an extensive line of standard products, and if they still don't have what you are looking for, their products can be easily modified to fit all requirements. So for your next order of quick release fittings, be sure to contact SAF-T-FLO so they can find the perfect product for you.
Stäubli CorporationDuncan, SC 800-845-9193 With a workforce of over 4000, a presence in 25 countries and agents in 50 countries worldwide, Stäubli Corporation is the company to turn to. The driving force of their company is innovation and they are constantly searching for excellence. For all products, including quick release fittings let them provide you with the high quality goods and superior service you deserve.
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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Generally, quick release fittings are able to provide fast connections for pipes and hoses without the use of tools. They can be attached and removed by hand quite easily. There are no valves or seals, but the connections are typically leak proof. Fluids are free to flow through them, and if the fitting is removed, there are no shut-off valves to prevent the fluids from coming out, unlike quick couplings. Quick release fittings are also called quick disconnect fittings and are usually as easy to remove as they are to install. If any extra effort is required, it is a basic twist-and-pull technique, though some fittings need a simple tool in order to be disconnected. Quick release fittings are hollow shells made of plastic, brass, stainless steel or aluminum; other materials such as glass reinforced resin are available as well. These fittings can accommodate high pressures and temperatures. Quick release fittings are used with fluids, whether liquid or air, and many are resistant to chemicals or mildly corrosive substances. Fittings are commonly used in plumbing or sprinkler systems for water transport.
There are three common shapes for quick release fittings: straight, tee or a 90° elbow. These can be combined for more connections or for use in tight spaces with difficult angles. Most fittings are push fit or use hose barbs to make connections. Push fit quick release fittings use lubricated gaskets or stainless steel teeth to hold a pipe or hose in place once it is firmly inserted inside the fitting. Installation is straightforward and takes only a few seconds to complete because it does not require flame, heat, crimping, twisting or any other action. Different fittings use hose barbs to make connections. Various hose barb designs are shaped like bolts and have threading on one side with a tapered end on the other. The tapered end has low ridges called barbs that catch and grip the material that slides over them. Stainless steel clamps are often used to encircle the fitting and keep the connection tight. Other hose barb fittings are not threaded; hose barb unions for instance have two tapered ends and are used to join two hoses. The Society of Automotive Engineers has established certain standards, and JIC and SAE threaded hose barbs are manufactured accordingly. There are many variations of quick release fittings, and custom designs are available.
