Stainless Steel Quick Couplers for Corrosion Resistance

Hydraulic quick couplers are an integral part of any hydraulic system, providing optimum flow and control of hydraulic fluid.  Quick couplers help to control pressure in the lines and maintain hydraulic circuits.  This is especially important in applications subjected to corrosive materials and fluids. 

 

Stainless steel provides high resistance to corrosion in many applications where hydraulic circuits and connections are exposed to a corrosive environment.  Stainless steel quick couplers and hydraulic adapters provide many benefits to a number of applications such as:

●       Oil and gas excavation and exploration

●       Chemical processing

●       Agricultural equipment

●       Industrial and manufacturing

●       Offshore and marine applications

Using a stainless steel grade with a high carbon content such as 316 SS is ideal in many corrosive environments.   316 SS contains a higher grade of carbon and nickel chromium content compared to 304 SS, providing resistance up to 1600° F.  An experienced quick coupler specialist can help you to choose the right hydraulic couplings made of the optimum material for your application. 

Stucchi Offers Stainless Steel Connection Solutions

Stucchi has been providing hydraulic quick connect and quick release solutions for over 60 years, recognized as a leading supplier of quick couplers and custom designed solutions.  We dive deep into your application to uncover potential issues which affect your optimum performance, improving safety and efficiency.  Our stainless steel quick coupling solutions include:

●       FL Series – manufactured in 316 SS to provide high corrosion resistance with a flat face design to eliminate oil spillage. 

●       IRB I IRBO I IRBX Series – IRB series offers three materials in brass, carbon and stainless steel, all interchangeable with ISO B standards.

●       VOFX Series – threaded popped couplers manufactured with 316 SS provides high resistance to corrosion and pressure impulses.

●       VUX Series – check valves in a compact design constructed in corrosion resistant stainless steel.

●       Custom plate couplers – designed to custom specifications to for optimum performance in rigorous environments.

Stucchi offers these solutions and more to corrosive environments with stainless steel quick coupler solutions. 

Stucchi is recognized as a leading global supplier of hydraulic quick couplers and quick connect solutions.  We provide custom designed products and solutions to meet your specifications.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about improving your quick connect process with stainless steel quick couplers.

ISO 16028 Flat Face Coupling Solutions

ISO 16028 is the industry standard by which flat face hydraulic couplers are measured against performance.  The Stucchi design of the flat face coupling set this industry standard and continues to guide flat face coupler function and performance.  ISO 16028 flat face couplers do not include high pressure couplings and operate within a pressure range of 20 MPa to 31.5 MPa. 

The flat face design promotes no leak performance during quick release and quick connect to eliminate oil spillage.  This improves safety to the operator as well as environmental protection.  Many industrial applications rely on ISO 16028 quick couplers for leak-free, durable connections.     

Processes benefitting from this design include:

●       Manufacturing and industrial operations

●       Agricultural equipment

●       Mobile equipment

●       Oil and gas exploration and extraction

●       Construction

●       HVAC applications

Stucchi offers a wide selection of ISO 16028 quick couplers, specialty couplers and hydraulic adapters and accessories.  ISO 16028 couplings include:

A Premier – designed to improve productivity by preventing unplanned shutdown, the A Premier improves connections under pressure.

FIRG Series – the FIRG series of flat face couplers is a popular ISO 16028 choice for long lasting, reliable quick connection and interchangeability. 

APM Series – the APM Series of flat face couplers is designed to release pressure within itself, providing a solution for connecting under pressure in many applications such as skid steer attachments and snow removal equipment. 

AHD Series – The AHD Series provides hydraulic solutions anywhere thermal expansion causes trapped or residual pressure, providing easy connect by hand when under pressure.  An internal valving system prevents leaks for safety and environmental protection. 

Stucchi Provides Leak Free Flat Face ISO 16028 Solutions

Stucchi leads the industry with providing custom hydraulic solutions, including ISO 16028 flat face interchange couplers. We partner with our customers to provide hydraulic processes which lead to overall business operational improvements.  

Stucchi offers a wide selection of hydraulic quick couplers, adapters and accessories as well as custom designed hydraulic solutions.  Our hydraulic specialists work with you to improve hydraulic systems and operations.  Contact us to learn more about our ISO 16028 flat face couplers for leak free performance.

How to Choose the Right Quick Coupler Material

Quick couplers are in important part of any hydraulic circuit system, providing optimum hydraulic fluid control and reliable connections.  Assessing the level of corrosiveness of the application is a crucial factor in choosing quick couplings.  Incremental damage to components varies based on low to high corrosive environments.

Assess Level of Corrosiveness

Quick couplings are used in a multitude of industry sectors from manufacturing, to Earth moving and agricultural equipment, oil and gas extraction, food processing and many other applications.  Quick couplers are designed and manufactured to meet a variety of operating conditions based on various factors to meet safety and productivity requirements. 

Applications may be categorized from low to highly corrosive environments:

●       Low corrosive environment:  an application with no specific environmental conditions that would contribute to corrosiveness.  As long as hydraulic fluids are maintained to avoid contamination, damage is not expected to occur to hydraulic circuits

●       Medium corrosive environment:  applications which use corrosive fluids such as water based cooling systems

●       Highly corrosive environment:  these environments expose quick couplings to hostile elements which can exacerbate corrosion such as in off shore oil processes

Quick Coupler Materials to Combat Corrosion

Quick couplers are manufactured in various materials to meet different specifications and environmental demands.  The most popular materials used in the manufacture of hydraulic quick couplings include:

●       Carbon steel – this type of steel performs well in low corrosive environments with a good balance between commercial and technical characteristics.

●       Brass – commonly used in medium level corrosive applications with good resistance to medium corrosive fluids

●       Stainless steel – used in many processes, this is the material of choice for highly corrosive environments including offshore platform applications

Stucchi Offers Quick Couplers for Any Corrosive Environment

Stucchi offers quick coupling specialists and more than 60 years of experience in developing hydraulic quick connect solutions.  We provide process analysis and custom designed hydraulic solutions to meet varying levels of corrosion.  Our quick coupler materials and treatments include:

●       Quench Polish Quench (QPQ) – QPQ plating is a heat treatment that provides good resistance to corrosion combined with surface hardness.

●       Chrome 3 – this surface galvanizing treatment is commonly applied to carbon steel using chromium and zinc to increase resistance to corrosion

●       Zinc Nickel – this is another surface galvanizing treatment which uses a special zinc alloy to increase corrosion resistance as an alternative to Chrome 3

Stucchi is a leading hydraulic quick coupler supplier with a wide selection of couplers including flat face, threaded flat face, poppet interchange, high pressure couplers, multi-coupling plates, specialty couplers and adapters as well as custom solutions. 

Stucchi offers hydraulic solutions with durable and reliable quick coupling connections.  We provide custom support and development of quick connect processes to meet your specifications.  Contact us with any questions on the right quick coupling material to meet your environmental and corrosion resistance needs.