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CONNECTORS FOR PRESSURE & PERFORMANCE TESTING IN ENGINE AND VEHICLE SYSTEMS

Accelerate Your Testing Process on Vehicle SystemsFasTest innovation engineers connecting solutions that are easier, safer and more reliable while dramatically lowering your operating costs. With FasTest, you can expect increased operational throughput and a fast return on your investment.

Thousands of satisfied customers in hundreds of industries have made the switch from their inadequate, unproductive solutions to FasTest engineered testing and filling solutions. FasTest products are used by every major automotive manufacturer and leading appliance companies in the world.

Our complete selection of connectors combined with extensive experience and expertise allows us to help you specify the right connector for your application. Small differences can diminish the suitability of a connector for your application. At FasTest we can modify standard products to fit your specific needs or engineer a total custom test system.

Why Should You Choose FasTest?FasTest Systems offer:

z A proprietary pressure assisted gripping and sealing technology that increases gripping pressure as the pressure increases while virtually eliminating accidental removal under pressure

z A floating split collet design that eliminates operator adjustment

z Dynamic Seals that minimize seal stress to increase seal life and reliability and allow for increased sealing pressure

z Engineered seals which allow for a wide range of seal options giving FasTest more latitude in engineering a system to meet your application

z Minimal maintenance, easy seal replacement, long life and ergonomically friendly designs

Climate Control

Radiators, transmission coolers, heater cores and air conditioning cores are easily sealed with FasTest connectors. The 60 and 70 Series can provide a quick manual connection. For customers who wish to automate their testing process, the FE and FI Series shown above are ideal. With pressure ratings up to 750 psi, and helium leak tight to 1/2 oz per year, what was a difficult sealing application is now simple. FasTest has many non-standard designs, such as the dual seal FE featured on the cover.

z Heater Cores z A/C Cores z Compressors z Refrigerant

z Charging z A/C Tube & Hose Assemblies z Heater Tube & Hose Assemblies

Cooling System

FasTest has a variety of connectors to help you. Featured here is our FIH, which can grip and seal hoses without fittings, such as upper and lower radiator hoses to 120 psi. Other styles and designs are available for up to 5” OD and 750 psi.

z Radiators z Hoses z Reservoir Bottles z Transmission Coolers z Water Pumps z Thermostat Housings z Engine Block

Fuel System/Run Test

FasTest is the world leader in providing connectors for engine Hot and Cold testing. We design our connectors to be safe and secure. Our 60 and 70 Series connector featured here can be offered with internal stops to shut off the flow of fuel upon disconnect, eliminating spilled fuel. This feature makes our fuel connectors the safest available.

Suspension Components

Off Road | Heavy Equipment | Agriculture | Recreational Vehicles | Consumer Products

z Fuel Rails z Fuel Pumps z Fuel Filters z Sensors/Gauges z Fuel Tanks

z Air Suspension Components z Struts and Shock Absorbers


Brake Systems

The FasMate Series connector featured here can be used as an individual test connector,

or engineered to be a multi-station automated fixture for up to 5000 psi. Ideal for testing beaded, threaded or banjo style brake lines. For more modest testing needs with the same high reliability, our FN, FX, 60, 70 or TwistMate Series connectors may also meet your needs.

z Master Cylinders z Tube & Hose Assemblies z Calipers

Suspension Components

Windshield Washer Systems

Did You Know? FasTest offer products for more than just cars:

Off Road | Heavy Equipment | Agriculture | Recreational Vehicles | Consumer Products

z Reservoir Bottles z Jets z Hoses


Brake Systems

The FasMate Series connector featured here can be used as an individual test connector,

or engineered to be a multi-station automated fixture for up to 5000 psi. Ideal for testing beaded, threaded or banjo style brake lines. For more modest testing needs with the same high reliability, our FN, FX, 60, 70 or TwistMate Series connectors may also meet your needs.

z Master Cylinders z Tube & Hose Assemblies z Calipers

Transmissions/Drive Train

Testing the porosity of transmission and axle housings is a typical use of our connectors. To seal deep

into the axle assemblies, our FI’s can be supplied with extended shafts to seal and isolate the required areas. TwistMate connectors featured here, and FN Series as available in metric and UNF style threads to quickly seal most any threaded port.

z Torque Converters z Transmission Housings z Axles

Intake/Exhaust Components

Rough cast and fabricated metal components commonly used in exhaust systems can be sealed with our FE and FI Series connectors. The large durable elastomer within these connectors can provide a seal where other products fail.

Steering System Components

TwistMate, FN and FX Series connectors can handle pressures from 5000 to 10,000 psi, allowing you to proof and function test high pressure components quickly and effortlessly.

z Manifolds z Catalytic Converters z Mufflers & Pipes z Turbo Chargers

z Power Steering Pumps z Rack & Pinion Housings z Hose & Tube Assemblies

z Over the Road Trucks z Construction & Mining Vehicles z Agricultural - Tractors & Harvesters

z Recreational - Boats, ATVs, Motorcycles

z Small Engines - Generators, Pressure Washers, Lawn Tractors

FasTest, Inc. 1646 Terrace Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Support: (800) 444-2373 Fax: (651) 645-7390 www.fastestinc.com

Connectors ApplicationsInternal “FI” and External “FE” for Automated Tube and Thread Connections Radiators | Reservoir

Bottles | Manifolds Suspension/Struts

Transmissions Engines

Sensors/Gauges Lamp Assemblies

Fuel Pumps

Internal Hose “FIH” for Flexible HosesCoolant Hoses

A/C Hoses Fuel Line Hoses Vacuum Lines

Internal Grip “FIG” for Gripping and Sealing

Thermostat Housing Radiator Connections

Manifolds Castings

70 Series for Expanded, Flared, Barbed, Beaded and Formed End Tubes

Fuel Lines | Fuel Rails Climate Components Thermostat Housing

Reservoir Bottles

Threaded Connectors Applications60 Series for External Thread Power Steering Hose &

Tube Assemblies Brakes Lines

Fuel Lines | A/C Hose & Tube Assemblies

Vacuum Lines Sensors

FasMate Series, “FN” for Internal ThreadsBrake Calipers Transmissions

Engine – Fuel / Oil Sensors / Gauges

Reservoirs Antilock Braking Systems

FasMate Series, “FX” for External ThreadsPower Steering Hose &

Tube Assemblies | Brake Line | Fuel Lines A/C

Hose & Tube Assemblies Vacuum Lines

Sensors/Gauges Antilock Braking Systems

TwistMate Series for Mechanical Internal and External Threads – “Twist to Connect” Power Steering Brake Calipers Transmissions

Engine – Fuel/Oil Sensors/Gauges

Antilock Braking Systems Vacuum Lines

MKMF007 03/13

AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

• Pneumatically actuated for automated or semi-automated operation in applications where speed is a priority

• Seal over or into smooth tubes, bumped or beaded tube ends, rough cast or threaded surfaces

• Can be used for helium leak testing, proof testing, run testing, pressure decay testing, filling and flushing applications

• Standard sizes or custom models available• For vacuum or pressure applications

• Shroud design restricts the expansion of common flexible hoses such as coolant, vacuum & fuel hoses

• Supports external surface of the hose as an elastomer is expanded into the ID for a leak tight connection

• Designed specifically to your size and requirements• For vacuum or pressure applications

• Designed for rough case and out of round ports with a bead, which are common on intake manifolds

• The FIG mechanical snap ring grips to an external bead and the pneumatically operated elastomer compresses into the ID to provide leak tight connection

• Ideal for applications when mounting a standard FI Series is not practical or desirable


• Sleeve action makes an instant leak tight connection• For use on a variety formed tube ends found on tube

assemblies, reservoirs and cast parts• Designed for helium leak testing, run testing, proof testing,

pressure decay, water dunk and other related processes

• Makes safe secure instant connections with no operator adjustment


• Sleeve action makes an instant leak tight connection to male threaded ends on tube and hose assemblies

• Designed for helium leak testing, run testing, proof testing, pressure decay, water dunk and other related processes

• Safe secure instant connections with no operator adjustment

• Standard sizes or custom models available• For vacuum or pressure applications

• Squeeze lever, thumb valve or pneumatic operation makes instant leak tight connection to internal threads

• Modular design allows for quick change method of connector actuation and field maintenance

• Proprietary design locks connector securely even in dynamic hydraulic applications

• Make safe connections with no operator adjustment• Standard sizes or custom models available • For vacuum or pressure applications

• Squeeze lever, thumb valve or pneumatic operation makes instant leak tight connection to internal threads

• Modular design allows for quick change method of connector actuation and field maintenance

• Proprietary design locks connector securely even in dynamic hydraulic applications

• Make safe connections with no operator adjustment• Standard sizes or custom models available • For pressure applications

• Mechanical Internal Thread “MIT” for manual quick threading to internal threads

• Mechanical External Thread “MET” for manual quick threading to external threads

• Pressure assisted sealing eliminates wrench tightening and thread sealants for safe connections

• Standard sizes or custom models available • For vacuum or pressure applications

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