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Couplers & Plugs
 

Coupler             Plug

Connected

Coupler_Plug

Coupler_Plug_Connected

Locking Balls      Groove         

Shutoff Valve     Seal      Sliding Sleeve

Quick disconnect couplers are the fastest, easiest, and most reliable means of joining pneumatic and fluid transfer lines.

All quick disconnect couplers work on the same principle:

• Hardened balls or pins engage a groove in the coupler plug to hold it securely against a soft seal while permitting the assembly to swivel, thereby preventing kinking or twisting of hose.

• A sliding sleeve releases the locking balls when retracted, permitting the plug to be inserted or removed. The sleeve automatically returns to the locked position when released.

• An automatic shutoff valve in the coupler seals instantly upon uncoupling, eliminating the need for a separate shutoff.

Features/Benefits

Long Service Life. Zinc plating provides a non-corrosive finish. Heat treating hardens critical wear points. Molded Buna-n seals create a leak proof connection.

Efficient Performance. Tubular valve design provides high flow rates. Steel locking balls ensure connection holds tight under the most rugged applications. Spring loaded sliding outer sleeve allows quick connect/disconnect.

Many Sizes & Styles. Available in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 inch bodies with male and female pipe threads, hose barb or lock-on ends for every application.

Interchangeability. Fully interchangeable with couplers and plugs made by other manufacturers. (See interchange chart).

HOW TO IDENTIFY COUPLER STYLE

Coupler Style Groove Configuration
 Hansen  2 Narrow
 Lincoln  1 Narrow, 1 Wide
 Diamond U  3 Narrow
 Aro  1 Wide
 Auto Stnd 1/4", 3/8"  1 Narrow
 Auto & Ind. Stnd 1/2"  4 Narrow

 Specifications

Body Size  

 

 1/4"

 3/8"

 1/2"

 Rated Pressure (PSI)

300

300

300

 Temperature Range

-40 to 240 degrees F  

 Locking Device

4 balls

6 balls

6 balls

 Force Required to Connect (lbs) 
 With 80 PSI initial pressure

17

19

47

 With 100 PSI initial pressure

20

21

53

 Vacuum Data (inches Hg) 
 Disconnected (coupler only)

Not recommended

 Connected

27.4

27.4

27.4

Combo Coupler®

c60The solution for coupler confusion. Now one coupler fits 1/4" Aro Style, 1/4" Automotive Standard and 1/4" Industrial Interchange plugs. Convenient push-to-connect brass design. Temperature range -40°F to +240°F. Made is the USA.

  • C60  1/4" Series 1/4" NPT female
  • C60-23  1/4" Series 3/8" NPT female
  • C61  1/4" Series 1/4" NPT male
  • C61-03  1/4" Series 3/8" NPT male

WARNING: Use only on compressed air lines at a maximum pressure of 250 PSI for Combo Coupler®. For safety, do not exceed the pressure limitation of the hose and or air operated device you are using. Not for use with food stuffs or ingestible products.

1/4" Series Lincoln Long Nose Type "A"

c27Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. The Lincoln Series of plugs are easily identified by the long plug end. The couplers are identified with one narrow and one wide groove on the sleeve. Couplers interchange with Lincoln as well as units produced by other manufacturers. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C27

CP27

Female

1/4"

Steel

C28

CP28

1/4" Series (Aro Series) Type "B"

c38Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. The Aro Series of plugs are easily identified by the distinct appearance of the plug. The couplers are identified with one wide groove on the sleeve. Couplers interchange with Aro 210 series as well as units produced by other manufacturers. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C37

CP37

Male

1/4"

Brass

C37B

CP37B

Male

3/8"

Steel

C37-03

CP37-03

Female

1/4"

Steel

C38

CP38

Female

1/4"

Brass

C38B

CP38B

Female

3/8"

Steel

C38-23

CP38-23

Female

1/4"

Steel

C38-42

CP37-42

Hose Barb

3/8"

Steel

C38-44

 
Hose Barb

3/8"

Brass

 

CP37-44B

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C38-42L

CP37-42L

Lock-On Barb

3/8"

Steel

 

CP37-44L

WARNING: Use only on compressed air lines at a maximum pressure of 300 PSI. For safety, do not exceed the pressure limitation of the hose and/or air operated device you are using. Not for use with food or ingestible products. If this product has a hose barb, make sure hose barb size matches the inside diameter of the hose you are using. All hose barb fittings must be secured to the hose with a hose clamp or crimped-on ferrule. Failure to follow these directions exactly may result in injury and/or property damage.

1/4" Series (Aro Series) Type "B" Coupler and Plug Set

Retail pack of one female 1/4" NPT coupler and one male 1/4" NPT plug on an attactive blister card.

  • C38AU

1/4" Series (Aro Push to Connect) Type "B"

c45Push-to-connect couplers are automatically connected by pushing the plug into the coupler. Especially useful for hooking up implements. Allows one hand operation. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C45

CP37

Female

1/4"

Steel

C46

CP38

3/8" Aro Series (Maximum Working Pressure 300 PSI)

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

3/8"

Steel

C35

CP35

Female

3/8"

Steel

C36

CP36

1/4" Automotive Standard Series Type "C"

c1Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. The Automotive Series couplers interchange with Tru-Flate 10 and 100 type series as well as units produced by other manufacturers. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C1

CP1

Male

1/4"

Brass

C1B

CP1B

Male

3/8"

Steel

C1-03

CP1-03

Female

1/4"

Steel

C2

CP2

Female

1/4"

Brass

C2B

CP2B

Female

3/8"

Steel

C2-23

CP2-23 

Female

3/8"

Brass

C2-23B

CP2-23B

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C2-42

CP1-42

Hose Barb

1/4"

Brass

C2-42B

CP37-44B

Hose Barb

3/8"

Steel

C2-44

CP1-44

Lock-On Barb

1/4"

Steel

C2-42L

CP1-42L

Lock-On Barb

3/8"

Steel

C2-44L

CP1-44L

1/4" Recapper Series

cp12

 

 

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Thread
Length

Female

1/4"

Steel

C2R

CP12

0.302-32 std.

Female

1/4"

Brass

C2RB

CP14

0.482-26 2-3/4"

3/8" Automotive Standard Series Type "G"

c7Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C7

CP7

Male

3/8"

Steel

C5

CP5

Male

1/2"

Steel

C5-04

CP5-04

Female

1/4"

Steel

C8

CP8

Female

3/8"

Steel

C6

CP6

Female

3/8"

Brass

C6B

 
Female

1/2"

Steel

C6-24

CP6-24

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C6-42

CP5-42

Hose Barb

3/8"

Steel

C6-44

CP5-44

Hose Barb

1/2"

Steel

C6-45

 

Lock-On Barb

1/4"

Steel

C6-42L

CP5-42L

Lock-On Barb

3/8"

Steel

C6-44L

CP5-44L

1/2" Automotive Standard Series Type "F"

c9Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

3/8"

Steel

C9-03

CP9-03

Male

1/2"

Steel

C9

CP9

Female

3/8"

Steel

C10-23

CP10-23

Female

1/2"

Steel

C10

CP10

Hose Barb

1/2"

Steel

C10-45

CP9-45

1/4" Industrial Interchange Series Type "D"

c20-42lc20Plated steel couplers have hardened steel balls and stainless steel springs. Coupler plugs are heat treated to reduce wear on critical mating surfaces. The Industrial Interchange Series couplers interchange with Aro, Foster, Milton as well as units produced by other manufacturers. Maximum working pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C21

CP21

Male

1/4"

Brass

C21B

CP21B

Male

3/8"

Steel

C21-03

CP21-03

Male

3/8"

Brass

C21-03B

CP21-03B

Female

1/4"

Steel

C20

CP20

Female

1/4"

Brass

C20B

CP20B

Female

3/8"

Steel

C20-23

CP20-23 

Female

3/8"

Brass

C20-23B

CP20-23B

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C20-42

CP21-42

Hose Barb

1/4"

Brass

C20-42B

 
Hose Barb

3/8"

Steel

C20-44

CP21-44

Hose Barb

3/8"

Brass

C20-44B

CP21-44B

Lock-On Barb

1/4"

Steel

C20-42L

CP21-42L

Lock-On Barb

3/8"

Steel

C20-44L

CP21-44L

Female

1/4"

Steel

 

CP22

1/4" Industrial Interchange Series Type "D" Coupler and Plug Set

Retail pack of one female 1/4" NPT coupler and one male 1/4" NPT plug on blister card.

  • C20AU

1/4" Industrial Interchange (Push to Connect) Type "D"

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C41

 

Female

1/4"

Steel

C42

 

3/8" Industrial Series Type "E"

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C25-02

CP25-02

Male

3/8"

Steel

C25

CP25

Male

1/2"

Steel

C25-04

CP25-04

Female

1/4"

Steel

C26-22

CP26-22

Female

3/8"

Steel

C26

CP26

Female

1/2"

Steel

C26-24

CP26-24 

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C26-42

 

Hose Barb

3/8"

Steel

C26-44

CP25-44

Hose Barb

1/2"

Steel

C26-45

CP25-45

Lock-On Barb

1/4"

Steel

C26-42L

CP25-42L

Lock-On Barb

3/8"

Steel

C26-44L

CP25-44L

c25

 

 

WARNING: Couplers and Plugs listed in this section are intended for use on compressed air lines only. All have a maximum rated working pressure of 300 PSI.

1/2" Industrial Interchange

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

3/8"

Steel

C9-03

CP17-03

Male

1/2"

Steel

C9

CP17

Female

3/8"

Steel

C10-23

CP18-23

Female

1/2"

Steel

C10

CP18

Female

1/2"

Steel

C10R

 

Hose Barb

1/2"

Steel

C10-45

CP17-45

c9

 

 

WARNING: Couplers and Plugs listed in this section are intended for use on compressed air lines only. All have a maximum rated working pressure of 300 PSI.

Straight-Thru Couplers

cst5bcpst5These couplers and plugs have no valves. Smooth straight-thru bore allows maximum flow. Made from solid brass bar stock. Couplers have stainless steel springs and balls. Excellent for carpet cleaners, vacuum service and pressure washers. For pressure ratings use table below. Interchanges with Parker ST type.

Straight-Thru Pressure Specifications (in PSI)
 Body

1/8"

1/4"

3/8"

1/2"

 Brass

2500

5200

2700

2200

 Steel

2600

5500

3500

2700

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Steel
Plug
No.

Brass
Plug
No.

Male

1/8"

Brass

CST1B

CPST1

CPST1B

Male

1/4"

Brass

CST3B

CPST3

CPST3B

Male

3/8"

Brass

CST5B

CPST5

CPST5B

Male

1/2"

Brass

CST7B

CPST7

 
Female

1/4"

Brass

CST17B

 

CPST17B

Female

1/8"

Brass

CST2B

CPST2

CPST2B

Female

1/4"

Brass

CST4B

CPST4

CPST4B

Female

3/8"

Brass

CST6B 

CPST6

CPST6B

Female

1/2"

Brass

CST8B

CPST8

 

1/4" Diamond-U Interchange

These couplers and plugs interchange only with Diamond-U which is primarily found on the West Coast. Maximum operating pressure 300 PSI.

Thread
Type

NPT
Size

Metal
Type

Coupler
No.

Plug
No.

Male

1/4"

Steel

C31

CP33

Female

1/4"

Steel

C30

CP34

Hose Barb

1/4"

Steel

C30-42

   

Repair Kit

1/4" coupler repair kit with seals for in-field repairs. 1 pack.

  • 859WD           
  • 859W (Boxed)

Coupler and Plug Key Rings

900These sturdy key rings are the finest available. Similar to 1/8" pneumatic coupler and plug sets with heavy nickel plating. Will provide years of reliable service and security. Available on counter cards, in 10 packs or on blister cards. Made in USA.

  • 900D  Blister Card
  • 900  10-pack
  • 900CD Counter Card
  • 900G  250 pack (gold plated)

 
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