TPI April 2009

Fi t t ings

Photo – Vento, Belgium – see page 38

Miniature dry break quick disconnect prevents fluid leakage

Kitemark approval for pipes and fittings Radius Systems (formerly Uponor) has been awarded Kitemark certification for its entire gas pipe and electrofusion fittings ranges, including ProFuse PE100 peelable pipe. The ProFuse product range now has Kitemarks from 75mm SDR21 to 630mm SDR21, for use on low and medium pressure UK gas systems, and is available for the first time in the smaller diameters. Electrofusion fittings now covered by Kitemark include Radius couplers, reducers, elbows, tees, end caps, branch saddles, purge tee saddles, and 32mm and 63mm outlet tapping tee saddles. Radius Systems has taken a gas industry lead by bringing together all parties with an interest in supplying products, and producing a workable document that companies can obtain approval to, whilst meeting Health & Safety Executive

Beswick Engineering specialises in high-performance miniature fluid power components featuring captured O-ring face seals for leak-tight sealing, a variety of materials for corrosion resistance, and ultra-miniature designs for space savings. The company has launched a miniature dry break quick disconnect that connects without fluid spray or leakage. The design minimises dead volume (the space between the internal and external ends when connected) to essentially eliminate leakage when disconnecting. The assembly is constructed of stainless steel throughout for corrosion resistance, and weighs only 15g. Both internal and external quick disconnect ends are available with 10-32 internal threads, and include captured O-ring seals for leak-tight connections. Panel mount versions are also available, and external threads will be offered in the future.

The new dry break quick disconnects are designed and manufactured for applications where space, leak- tightness, durability, and light weight are required. Applications include medical and dental equipment, instruments, laboratory equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aerospace equipment, packaging machinery and industrial robots. Beswick Engineering also manufactures several other types of miniature quick disconnects, including snap type, screw type, single line, single shut- off, double shut-off, threaded and barbed connections, and multi-line configurations. The multi-line versions provide quick connections while also ensuring proper orientation. Beswick Engineering Co, Inc – USA besales@beswick.com www.beswick.com

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