Monday, August 26, 2019

No Leak Hydraulic Quick Couplers for Tractors


Agricultural and forestry machinery and equipment such as tractors require no leak hydraulic quick couplers. Hydraulic hoses and fittings for tractors must maintain fluid control while preventing environmental contamination. Hydraulic couplers for tractors must be reliable and durable to withstand rugged terrain, vibration and harsh elements such as rain, dirt, debris and extreme temperatures.

Leak free hydraulic quick couplers keep your agricultural equipment operational and prevent unplanned downtime.  Using the right hydraulic quick couplers on your tractors is critical to maintain leak free performance. Consult with a hydraulic quick coupler expert to learn more about choosing the right quick couplers for your tractor and improving your quick connect experience.

Stucchi Offers Leak Free Tractor Hydraulic Fittings

Stucchi offers a wide selection of hydraulic quick couplers proven in rugged and demanding applications. We provide in-depth process analysis and assistance in choosing the right quick connect fittings to improve your process and business operations. Hydraulic quick couplers proven in agricultural, mobile, skid steer equipment and tractors include:

A Premier Series – this ISO 16028 flat face coupler is specially designed to eliminate contamination of hydraulic circuits with leak free performance. The A premier series is constructed with hardened steel and multiple port options, available in sizes from 1/8” to 1 1/2" and working pressure up to 6090 psi. 

APM Series – the APM series is designed to release pressure within itself only with easy connection by hand under residual pressure. Available in sizes 3/8” to 1 1/2" with multiple port options.

VEP Series – thread to connect design is popular in applications subjected to trapped or residual pressure and high pressure impulses. The VEP series is a threaded flat face coupling proven in demanding applications and ideal in applications such as large equipment drilling, mining and construction equipment which utilize pressurized tool attachments.

Stucchi offers these hydraulic quick coupler solutions for tractors and a number of agricultural and mobile equipment operations. Contact us for personal assistance and custom designed solutions to ensure no leak performance with your particular equipment and hydraulic system.

Stucchi is recognized as a leading global supplier of hydraulic quick couplers and regarded as an authority for custom designed hydraulic solutions. We offer a vast product line as well as specialty couplers designed and engineered to meet your specifications. Contact us to learn more about improving your hydraulic quick connect process including no leak quick connect solutions for agricultural equipment and tractors.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Quick Coupler Interchange for Versatile Hydraulic Solutions




Poppet interchange couplers provide interchangeability and versatility to a multitude of hydraulic applications. Poppet style couplers are found in many hydraulic general purpose applications, particularly processes which require quick coupler interchange.  Poppet style couplers are designed to reduce pressure drop and turbulence in compact environments.

A hydraulic quick coupler specialist will help to determine the right type of quick connect solution for your application.

Stucchi Provides Poppet Interchange Quick Coupler Solutions

Stucchi offers a wide selection of quick coupler products including quick coupler interchange and hydraulic poppet valves found in a multitude of applications worldwide.  Our poppet interchange hydraulic couplers include:

BIR Series, ISO A Interchange – this is one of the most popular interchange couplers found worldwide in a variety of hydraulic applications. Sizes range from 1/4" to 2” and feature a zinc plated steel coupler and nipple with nitrile seals for durability.  

IRB, IRBO, IRBX SERIES, ISO B Interchange –available in three quality materials, the IRB series is interchangeable to ISO B standards. Choose from the IRB with carbon steel and Nitrile seals, the IRBO with brass material and Viton seals or the IRBX with 316 stainless steel and Viton seals.  The complete IRB series features AISI 302 stainless steel Springs, PTFE anti-extrusion rings and a compact design. 

IR, IRV, IRS Series, AG Interchange – the AG interchange IR series features various connection mechanisms such as poppet style (IRV), ball (IR), push pull (IRS) and push pull under residual pressure (IRS PC).  Flat face couplers or poppet style valves are recommended for new applications.

I-IP Series, ISO A Interchange – numerous connection options provide versatility and interchangeability with a modular port design featuring a push pull mounting feature.

IRC Series, Euro Poppet Interchange – a safety sleeve prevents unwanted disconnection with a poppet valve and elastomer seal which provide reliable sealing upon quick disconnect. Easily connect under residual pressure with this poppet interchange coupler also referred to as the Nordic interchange.

SH Series, H-IH Interchange – this poppet interchange valve provides maximum sealing with an elastomer seal, durability with carbon steel and zinc plating in a compact design.

Stucchi offers these poppet interchange couplers along with hydraulic poppet valves and a vast product line to meet any hydraulic quick connect specification. We offer a wide selection of flat face couplers, threaded couplers, multi-coupling plates, high pressure quick couplers, hydraulic check valves, accessories, custom designed solutions and more.  

Stucchi is synonymous with hydraulic solutions, offering decades of experience and in-depth expertise in providing hydraulic quick connect solutions. We offer process analysis and custom designed quick couplers for maximum fluid control, efficiency and safety. Contact us to learn how to improve your quick connect and quick release process with hydraulic couplers designed to meet your specifications.


Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Design Considerations for Custom Hydraulic Quick Couplers


Hydraulic quick couplers provide quick and easy connection and disconnection of hydraulic fluid lines while providing optimum fluid control and preventing leaks. Hydraulic quick couplers are used in a multitude of industries and applications both stationary and mobile such as:

  • Construction
  • Agricultural
  • Industrial
  • Mobile equipment
  • Skid steer equipment
  • Oil and gas industry
Hydraulic fittings aid these industrial applications and many others by simplifying quick connect and quick release processes to improve serviceability and performance. Hydraulic quick coupler suppliers that provide custom designed quick connect solutions provide value to OEMs large and small. Quick coupler solutions designed to your specifications improve performance, safety and efficiency.

There are several factors to consider when choosing or designing custom hydraulic fittings.  Be sure to discuss the following considerations with your hydraulic quick coupler supplier:

Temperature compatibility - the operation temperature of your application is an important consideration to ensure that your hydraulic fitting material provides optimum performance.

Maximum service pressure - hydraulic fitting engineers must know the pressure limitations and flow performance required of equipment to determine the optimum hydraulic quick coupler solution.

Type of hose - the type of tubing or hose will connect to the hydraulic fittings is an important factor in designing the best hydraulic solution.

Material selection – the type of material that your hydraulic quick coupler is manufactured with is a critical consideration as all materials must be compatible with the working fluid.  Stainless steel, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel and various surface options such as zinc plating and QPQ plating are some quick coupler material options to achieve maximum corrosion resistance and fluid control depending upon the application.

Multi-coupling requirements - multiple hydraulic lines may be combined onto a multi-coupler plate to simultaneously couple or uncouple multiple lines at once. Multi-coupler plates are proven to significantly increase efficiency, productivity and safety where multiple or large diameter lines are used.

Shutoff mechanism - an important factor is whether a shut off mechanism is required. Some processes to utilize a shut off mechanism to maximize flow capacity.

One handed operation - specify whether the quick connect or disconnect with one hand is required.

Stucchi Offers Custom Designed Hydraulic Quick Couplers

Stucchi is synonymous with hydraulic quick coupler solutions, offering a vast product line and custom designed quick couplers. We provide process analysis, problem solving, technical support and custom designed hydraulic solutions.  We partner with you to analyze all critical factors and develop the hydraulic quick connect solution which improves equipment uptime, efficiency and safety.

You can rely on our hydraulic solutions to reduce reportable work injuries, lockout tag incidents, environmental contamination and unplanned equipment downtime.  We offer a vast product line of flat face and threaded couplers, multi-coupling plates, poppet interchange couplers and more. Contact us to learn how to improve your hydraulic application with custom designed quick connect solutions.