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News Release from: Staubli UK (Connectors) | Subject: RCS compressed air couplings
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 April 2003
Compressed air couplings have extended
warranty
Staubli has introduced a 5 year warranty period for its RCS range of compressed air couplings.
Warranty periods for quick release connectors, when provided at all, are usually for a maximum of one year When a manufacturer introduces an extended warranty, it is a demonstration of confidence in the performance and reliability of their product
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Staubli has now introduced a 5 year warranty period for its RCS range of compressed air couplings.
RCS couplings are compact, lightweight and suitable for all compressed air applications.
The air-tight technology, robust construction and quality control ensure a long lasting reliable coupling that Staubli is prepared to guarantee for 5 years in applications using a matched plug and socket.
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Selection of plugs is rarely given the same degree of attention that is allocated to sockets.
Many users taking the view that, within reason, any type of plug can be used with any socket.
While in theory this may be possible, in practice the use of unmatched pairs can seriously affect the performance, reliability and service life of the connector.
An out-of-tolerance plug will cause wear to the O-ring seal in the socket, eventually resulting in leakage.
Staubli plugs are hardened and ground and therefore resist most forms of mechanical damage.
Many plugs are not so resilient and damage to the profile can often result in cuts to the O-ring seal causing connection failure.
Staubli manufactures plugs to the requirements of ISO6150 Series C design which provides a longer 'lead in' to eliminate the chance of misconnection.
A unique feature of the design is the two bearing surfaces that provide a perfect guide for the plug down the seating path of the socket prior to engagement with the O-ring sealing.
A hardened plug shoulder, which engages with the socket locking mechanism, provides a positive, secure connection.
An additional advantage of Staubli's RCS coupling is the unique safety function that eliminates any risk of hose whip on disconnection.
The first push on the disconnect button allows controlled decompression of the downstream system, while the plug is retained safely in position.
A second push allows the plug to be completely disconnected.
This system, conforming to BS EN983 and ISO4414 standards, makes it impossible to open the compressed air circuit if the plug is not locked in position.
The automatic connect and disconnect feature allows one-handed operation.
Like all Staubli couplings the RCS range is available on next day delivery to all parts of the UK. Request a free brochure from Staubli UK (Connectors) ...
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