Hydraulic quick disconnect couplings, also called quick disconnect fittings or quick release couplings, provide a quick connection of fluid transfer lines.
Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Couplings
Hydraulic quick disconnect couplings allow for efficient and easy connection and disconnection of hydraulic fluid lines. They are designed to quick connect and quick release easily without the use of tools. The valve design keeps fluid loss to a minimum during the uncoupling phase, avoiding the dispersion of pollutants and preserving the environment.
Hydraulic fluid leaks are dangerous to employees and the environment and require costly clean-up efforts. Companies may experience fines for polluting the environment if their equipment leaks fluid onto the ground. Preventing hydraulic fluid leaks upon quick disconnect is important to all operators of hydraulic machinery and equipment.
Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Design Considerations
Prior to specifying a quick disconnect fitting, several design considerations should be taken into account. Speaking with your hydraulic quick coupler supplier about the following considerations will help to ensure that you are choosing the best hydraulic quick disconnect coupler for your application:
- Flow performance – confirm that your quick coupling delivers the flow performance necessary for your application.
- Pressure limitations – make sure your specified quick disconnects can tolerate the maximum service pressure of the application.
- Material selection – it is critically important to ensure that all quick disconnects are constructed of material that is compatible to your working fluid.
- Temperature compatibility – quick couplings must also meet any temperature requirements.
- One handed operation – you should determine if you will need to uncouple your quick disconnects with one hand prior to choosing your couplings.
- Shut-off – determine if you need a shut-off mechanism or if no shut-off is preferred to maximize flow capacity while connected.
- Multiple fluid lines – will there be multiple fluid lines to connect or disconnect at once?
- Type of hose – know what type of hose will be connected before selecting your hydraulic quick disconnect couplings.
Stucchi Offers Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Fittings
Stucchi offers hydraulic quick disconnect fittings and will help you evaluate your application to ensure that you have exactly what you need. We offer one of the widest selections of hydraulic quick couplers, available in multiple port options, sizes and valve styles in various materials and special coatings. Our quick disconnect fittings are designed for a wide range of challenging applications such as oil and gas exploration and extraction, excavator use in demolition and construction applications, mobile and agricultural equipment and many other demanding processes.
For more than 60 years, Stucchi has been designing, engineering and manufacturing high-quality quick couplers for virtually any application. We are set apart from the competition with a team of highly skilled and experienced hydraulic specialists, ready to help you improve your hydraulic application with lasting hydraulic solutions.. Our technical experts can make sure that your hydraulic quick connect and quick disconnect process is safe, efficient and productive with the best hydraulic fittings for your specifications.
In fact, it was the Stucchi design that set the ISO 16028 standard for flat face hydraulic quick couplers, a great choice for leak-free quick release applications. If you are struggling with hydraulic fluid leaks upon quick disconnect, the hydraulic specialists at Stucchi can help. Watch this quick video to see how our APM flat face series of hydraulic quick disconnects provide leak-free quick coupling and uncoupling. Features include:
- a hardened surface to reduce the brinelling effect
- flat face valves
- special design PTFE “U” seal for high resistance to extrusion
- modular structure
- double valve system to release pressure
- black zinc plated male body for easy identification
Stucchi offers the APM flat face quick coupler for leak-free coupling and uncoupling and many other hydraulic quick disconnect couplings to meet your needs. Our hydraulic specialists are ready to take your call, chat or email to help you solve your connection problems and deliver a long lasting, reliable solution. Contact us with any questions and to learn more about preventing leaks with flat face hydraulic quick disconnect couplings.
