Eaton’s New Flat Face Couplings Enable Leakage-Free Connection Under Pressure, Providing Superior Corrosion Protection

Eaton introduce its new Gromelle Flat Face Connect Under Pressure 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 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 and polyurethane 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.