Quick release couplings find their use in many industrial segments.
With the objective of eliminating fluid leakage, these components have been widely used in mechanical applications and industries where corrosion resistance materials are inevitable.
Its application has been found in gas equipments as well as a means to control the leakage of gas from the cylinders and bottles.
Applications of the Couplings Quick release couplings are mainly used in industries where the medium is distributed through a line.
The medium could be water, gas, oil, steam, vacuum or any such thing that needs to controlled flow.
Such systems demand frequent disconnections and connecting back.
Without the use of a proper connector, the system can result in a considerable amount of fluid loss during connections and disconnections.
For use in each system, these couplings are designed with certain specifications to match with the demands and the components used.
They should perfectly fit without causing any tightness or smoothness around, and should not cause any fluid loss, and should permit smooth flow of the medium passing through.
The Vantages You can find single and double shut off types for quick release couplings.
Their use can reduce downtime, increase output, and do not require the use of valves as in conventional hydraulic systems.
They demand less installation operations, and as a result, reduce labor time and installation costs.
Maintenance that is involved in the traditional systems is also reduced.
As liquid spillage is reduced or eliminated, the process saves you a lot of money that would otherwise incur through loss of liquid.
This also results in a cleaner and safer environment to work with.
Your work atmosphere will be safer, as a spillage can cause workers to accidentally trip and fall.
They are also found in industries where compressed air, hot fluids, and cooling systems are used.
Use of couplings can eliminate burns that could cause while disconnecting and connecting fluids systems flowing at high temperatures.
What to Buy A quick release coupling can be made of stainless steel, simple steel, plastic or brass.
They are generally available as push and pull equipment, and the availability of sizes and shapes depends upon the type of industry where it is used.
Before buying, also take into consideration the amount of fluid that will be distributed through the line, and the force by which it will be distributed.
In addition, the temperature of the fluid, the type of fluid, and the rate at which it will be distributed also matter.