Metal or Plastic Quick Disconnects?
Couplings built from high-performance thermoplastics now offer performance that rivals, and in some cases, surpasses their metal counterparts.
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Non-Spill Quick Disconnect Technology
Recent design innovations in valve design, optimized flow area calculations and isolation of the valve actuation springs from the fluid flow path have led to new low pressure, thermoplastic quick disconnect couplings incorporating flush face non-spill valve technology.
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Pipe Threads: Types and Designations
Different types of screw threads have evolved for fastening and hydraulic systems. In this paper, you’ll learn about the different types of threads and how they are used.
Get a Grip! An Introduction to Hose Barbs
It’s easy to take the humble hose barb for granted. After spending hours evaluating chemical compatibility, peak pressure and flow rate, you not only need to pick just the right tubing or hose, but also how to connect them.
The Standardization of single use components for bioprocessing
Standards are created in order to streamline operations and help reach the full potential of the technology. Standardization encompasses many topics including how products are tested, assembled, etc. Learn about the standardization of single-use connectors.