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38 Tube Products International October 2009
WEH GmbH offers a range of test
connectors that enable pressure-
and function-tight connections in
seconds. The product line includes
quick connectors for pressure, function
and leak testing. The company can
supply connectors for any connection
configuration, ie internal or external
threads, straight tubes or bores, with
collars or beads.
The company has developeda connector
for function and leak testing as well
as filling of closed cooling systems.
Type TW141 can be connected easily
to straight tubes, without screwing.
For difficult to access tubes, eg heat
exchangers, an extended version of
type TW141 is available.
For automated testing, for example on
production of tubes or heat exchangers,
TW141 is indispensable. Tubes with an
external diameter of 3.5-22mm can be
Quick and efficient filling and
testing of closed cooling systems
tested easily from vacuum up to 100
bar. The connector features easy, single-
handed, push to connect operation
without requiring adjustment. The lever
actuation eliminates twisting threaded
connectors and turning toggle actuated
connectors, which means that lateral
forces that might cause the tube to bend
when connecting are not generated.
After having established the pressure
tight connection, the test medium can
be supplied and filling, function or leak
testing can start.
WEH offers adaptors for different media
inlets. Additionally, a retaining plate,
which can be used for all body sizes,
is available. WEH manufactures a
complete range of quick connectors as
well as customer-tailored solutions.
WEH GmbH – Germany
WEH’s TW141 filling and test connector S S
TW141 is designed to eliminate lateral S S
forces when connecting to straight tubes