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Annemasse, France … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today introduced its new Gromelle™ Flat Face Connect Under Pressure (FFCUP) quick disconnect coupling series for use in applications found in the construction, agricultural and other industrial sectors. Designed and manufactured in accordance with Article 3.3 of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23 EC, the design for which Eaton applied a patent allows for connection under pressures of up to 350 bar (5075 PSI).
Meeting the dimensional requirements of ISO 16028, the FFCUP series couplings are interchangeable with ISO 16028 female couplings to bring the benefits of connection under residual pressure to demanding applications. The push-to-connect design incorporates double shut-off flat face valves, ensuring there is no fluid loss when connecting or disconnecting.
Eaton’s Gromelle FFCUP couplings are manufactured in plated carbon steel providing superior corrosion protection in the most challenging environments. They are equipped both with nitrile (NBR) and polyurethane (AU) seals in order to optimize mechanical resistance. For easy visual identification and to help prevent mixing of connections, colour rings are available for the FFCUP plugs and the mating of Gromelle MLFF and FF series sockets. Standards colours are red, green, blue and yellow, with additional colours available on request.
FFCUP flat face couplings are available in 3/8” (ISO 10mm) body size with BSPP and NPT end connections as standard. Alternative end connections are available on request.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Eaton’s Hydraulics business is a worldwide leader in supporting companies that want to increase efficiency, reliability and safety within industries including – construction & mining, agriculture & forestry, traditional & renewable energy, manufacturing & processing, oil & gas, transportation & material handling. The global Hydraulics team designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficient hydraulic and industrial systems including electrohydraulics, fan drive, hybrid and steering solutions to leading edge components including adapters, couplings, cylinders, fittings and assemblies, hose & tubing, motors, pumps and valves. For more information and to view our well known product brand portfolio, please visit www.eaton.com/hydraulics.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. The new company, Eaton has approximately 100,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
