why use a coupling? - colder
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Why Use a Coupling?Quick disconnect couplings save time and money
Maintenance: Service and maintenance become quick and easy.
Convenience: One-hand operation with an audible “click” that signals a secure connection.
Modularity: Attachments and accessories are easily connected or disconnected.
Safety: Couplings reduce or eliminate the potential for dangerous or messy spills.
Flexibility: Colder offers an extensive selection of materials and sizes.
Colder has designed thousands of solutions for unique coupling and fitting applications.We have a coupling to fit virtually any engine systems application and we’re ready towork with you to solve your most critical fluid management problems.
Why Use a Colder Quick Disconnect Coupling?Controlled performance connections
Traditional fittings used in engine systems can interfere with tubing mobility, and theyhave no shutoff valve, so they spill when disconnected. But, fluid line connectionproblems are now a thing of the past with Colder quick disconnect couplings.
Colder couplings lock into place with an audible "click," creating a secure, leak-free sealevery time. Colder couplings also allow quick and easy one-handed disconnections bysimply pressing the thumb latch. Colder quick disconnect couplings are the fastest andeasiest way to service fluid lines in any engine system.
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O-ringSeals bubble tight in pressure or vacuum.
Push button thumb latch One hand disconnect. Press thumblatch to disconnect coupling.
Integral terminations forbodies or inserts include: Pipe threads, hose barbs, push-to-connect fittings and ferrulesscompression fittings for easyconnection to semi-rigid plastictubing from 1/16" to 3/4" and 3 mm to 19 mm ID.
Mounting options:Colder couplings areavailable in pipe thread,panel mount, in-line orelbow configurations.
Shutoff options:Straight thru – open flow path with no valve
Single shutoff – valve in either the coupling insert or the coupling body
Double shutoff – valves in both the insert and the body of the coupling
Tubing range: 1/16" to 3/4"
Markets:
• ATV
• Motorcycle
• Marine
• Fluid Recovery Recycling
• Construction
• Off-highway
• Motor Homes
• Lawn and Garden
• Portable Generators
• Snowmobiles
• Personal Watercraft
• Fuel Cells
• Removable Fuel Tanks
High Performance
Motorcycles
ATVs
Marine
Construction/Off-Highway Snowmobiles
Personal Watercraft
Motor Homes
Portable Generators
Lawn and Garden
Fluid Recovery/Recycling
Oil Lines
Water Lines
Cooling Lines
Flush and Fill Lines
Marine Washdown Systems
Tire Inflation
Gear Lube Lines
WindshieldWasher Systems
Flush Systems(coolant & water)
Fuel Lines
MC Series1/8" Flow
HFC 57 Series3/8" Flow
PLC Series1/4" Flow
ZLC Series1/4" Flow
This is just a sample ofcouplings. Colder has over4,000 products available,
plus custom options. Contactus for more detail.
BMW motorcycleengineers use
Colder couplings tosimplify fuel systems
BMW Motorcycle design engineersin Berlin needed to simplify fueltank installation and routineservice. The solution came fromreplacing traditional fittings andhose clamps with Colder PLC quickdisconnect couplings that containan integral double shutoff valve.The lightweight black plasticcouplings are easy to use, provideassembly flexibility, enhanceserviceability and help prevent theloss of fuel pressure in the Boschelectronic fuel injection systemwhen disconnected. Fluorocarbon(FKM) o-rings ensure chemicalcompatibility and leak-freeperformance. Today, BMWmotorcycle owners and servicetechnicians all over the worldappreciate the convenience andserviceability of Colder’s one-hand,push button operated couplings.
MerCruiser“connects” with Colder to speed manufacturing and servicing
Mercury MerCruiser, the industry-leading provider of marinesterndrive engines and inboards,turned to Colder’s APC series ofcouplings to help reduce engineinstallation time. APC couplingsenable quick, one-step connectionsbetween sterndrives and boatspeedometers and gear tubereservoirs. The couplings replacedrubber hoses and clamps thatmade assembly laborious and timeconsuming. In addition, servicingpersonnel were able to easily drainseawater from the engine-coolingsystem before boat storage.Mercury MerCruiser’s productionstaff also benefited from theColder couplings becauseemployees responsible for localizedportions of engine assembly wereable to reduce production time by45 to 70 percent.
MERCRUISER
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WARNING: Due to the wide variety ofpossible fluid media and operatingconditions, unintended consequencesmay result from the use of thisproduct, all of which are beyond the control of Colder. It is the user'sresponsibility to carefully determineand test for compatibility for use withtheir application. All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer.
WARRANTY: All sales are subject toColder Products Company’s limitedexpress warranty set forth in the Colder catalog. Contact your localdistributor or Colder CustomerService for warranty provisions.
Custom Couplings
Colder’s Application Engineering Group is dedicated to developing the highestquality custom coupling solutions for specific application needs. Colder’s diverseproduct line is a great base for custom couplings, providing great flexibility andquality unmatched in the industry.
Colder offers the fastest turnaround time with its modular product design, on-sitetest lab and unique prototyping capabilities. Colder understands the importance ofmaking the coupling operational as soon as possible for the manufacturer.
Manufacturers seek Colder custom couplings to lower production costs and allowtheir parts as well as the end product to run more efficiently. For example, Coldercreated one custom quick disconnect coupling to replace three separate parts thathad combined to make one component for a motorcycle gas line. The singleColder custom coupling resulted in fewer leak points, reduced assembly time andlower cost. The new Colder coupling also reduced the overall weight of the vehicle,which was a key customer goal.
Colder custom couplings are the perfect fit when:
• Quick disconnect couplings make the product more useful.
• Specific coupling configurations outside standard offerings are needed.
• Unique requirements warrant custom solutions.
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