Application Examples for the Use of Quick-Release Couplings in Medical Technology
Application:
- non-invasive blood pressure monitors
- connection for extension hoses
- in medical device technology and in chemistry/pharmacy
Advantages:
- compact dimensions
- cleanroom production USP Class VI
- one-hand operation
- ergonomically shaped sleeve allows operation with gloves
Application:
- Patient beds
- Cold and heat therapy
- when using different fluids that must not be mixed or confused
Advantages:
- compact dimensions
- cleanroom production USP Class VI
- one-hand operation
- ergonomically shaped sleeve allows operation with gloves
- coded version available
Application:
- Blood pressure monitors to change or extend cuffs
- Suction devices to clean the surgical field or dispose of liquid laboratory waste
Advantages:
- audible click indicates secure connection
- cleanroom production USP Class VI
Application:
- Inhalers and aerosol therapy devices
Advantages:
- audible click indicates secure connection
- cleanroom production USP Class VI
- smooth, dead-space-free passage
- operation with gloves possible due to ergonomically shaped sleeve
- flow can be visually monitored – transparent components
Application:
- In laboratory, medical, chemical, and food sectors for ultra-pure water or distilled water
Advantages:
- available in POM and PVDF
- resistant to aggressive media
- full plastic coupling made of PVDF with PEEK springs
- one-hand operation
- colour coding of coupling and plug available – prevents unintentional mix-up of media when coupling
⇒ To Series 48 Plastic
Application:
- For quick changing of filter cartridges during cooling water treatment
Advantages:
- available in POM and PVDF
- resistant to aggressive media
- full plastic coupling made of PVDF with PEEK springs
- one-hand operation
⇒ To Series 48 Plastic
Application:
- In the laboratory area for ultra-pure water filling
- In environments with aggressive cleaning agents or acids
Advantage:
- coupling made of stainless steel – corrosion-resistant
- European standard profile
- one-hand operation
- extremely high flow performance
- long service life – even under the harshest conditions
- available as single shut-off, double shut-off, and low-leakage
⇒ To Series 25 Stainless Steel 1.4305
⇒ To Series 25 Stainless Steel 1.4404
Application:
- For uncomplicated connection of water circulations in bioreactors / fermenters
Advantage:
- double shut-off upon uncoupling
- colour coding of coupling and plug available – prevents unintentional mix-up of media when coupling
- available in POM and PVDF
- extremely easy handling
⇒ To Series 21 Plastic POM
⇒ To Series 21 Plastic PVDF