Hydraulic Fluid Control in High Pressure Applications

Machinery and equipment used in many industries such as Oil and Gas, Earth moving and various industrial operations utilize hydraulic systems which require careful maintenance.  Maintaining your hydraulic system for optimum performance, efficiency and safety requires reliable and durable quick couplings.  Hydraulic quick couplers can make the difference between a smooth running operation or disruptions to productivity and safety.  

Hydraulic fluid leaks can also present significant danger to employees as well as to the environment.  High pressure applications present added danger and demand quick couplers designed for pressurized processes.  Specialty quick couplers and adapters designed specifically to maintain fluid control with leak-free performance in high pressure processes are mandatory in these applications. 

Stucchi Offers Threaded and High Pressure Quick Couplings

Stucchi is a leading global supplier of quick coupler solutions including threaded flat face quick couplers designed to maintain fluid control with leak-free performance.  We offer a vast product line including threaded and high pressure quick couplers as well as multi-coupling plates for coupling multiple lines at once, even in pressurized processes. 

Our design and fabrication of the flat face coupler set the industry standard for ISO 16028, with leak free hydraulic connections for a wide range of industries.  Our threaded quick couplers are engineered to prevent premature wear and tear and eliminate the brinelling effect.  Threaded quick couplers proven to improve operations in many case studies include:

●       VP  - threaded coupler with an auto locking design

●       VEP – ideal in applications where pressure exists or is trapped in a line

●       VEPHD –a heavy duty model with a larger mating area and upgraded material

●       VEPHDL - includes a failsafe locking mechanism with interchangeability between the VEP in the VEPHD.

Stucchi offers these threaded quick coupler solutions as well as custom designed hydraulic couplers to meet specific requirements.

Stucchi is recognized as an authority on hydraulic quick couplers and custom hydraulic solutions.  We provide hydraulic solutions to a wide range of applications worldwide with reliable and leak-free quick connect applications. Contact us to determine the best threaded quick coupler solution for your process.

Improve Hydraulic Quick Connect of Drills & Excavators

Drills, excavators and Earth moving machinery and equipment demand safe and efficient hydraulic quick connect processes.  These applications typically require the coupling and uncoupling of multiple hydraulic lines, requiring time consuming quick connect processes to maintain safety.  Quick coupler solutions for multiple lines must maintain safety while striving to improve efficiency at the same time. 

This is where multi-coupling plates provide a significant advantage to industries where quick change of auxiliary equipment and attachments is required. 

Benefits of Multicoupling Plates

Multicoupling plates provide a safe and efficient solution to many industrial processes where multiple lines are used.  The ability to quick connect and disconnect multiple lines at once drastically improves efficient operations while maintaining safety for workers. Advantages of multi-coupler hydraulic plates include:

●       Quickly and easily connect or disconnect multiple lines with one simple movement

●       Multi-coupling plates with auto locking systems prevent unintended disconnection

●       Quickly connect male to female couplers even in processes with high resistance

Incorporating multi-coupling plates provides hydraulic solutions to many industry leaders who experience improvements in safety and efficiency, equating to improvements in overall business operations and profitability. 

Stucchi Offers Multicoupling Solutions

Stucchi is a leading manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic quick couplers and adapters, accessories and custom designed hydraulic solutions.  We offer quick coupler solutions for many industrial operations which improve safety and efficiency.  Our multi-coupling plates are proven in several case studies to significantly improve business operations, reduce equipment downtime, failures, and contamination. 

Multicoupling solutions by Stucchi include threaded sleeves as well as easy to operate levers to couple or uncouple multiple lines under pressure with minimal physical effort and better load distribution.  We offer large diameter solutions as well as plates accommodating two, four or as many as eighteen lines at once.  Compact multicoupler plates are also available. 

Stucchi is a leading global supplier of quick connect solutions with more than 60 years of improving hydraulic coupling processes.  We offer a wide selection of quick couplers including high pressure and specialty coupler products.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about improving your multi-line quick connect process today.

Maintenance Tips for High Performance Quick Couplers

Hydraulic quick couplers are an important part of hydraulic circuits in machinery and equipment used for many commercial and industrial operations. The transportation industry, agricultural operations, oil and gas, construction, Earth moving processes and many others require quick couplers to power attachments and make quick changeovers safely.  Hydraulic quick couplings and adapters are designed to perform quick connect and disconnect procedures without the use of additional tools and without leaking. 

Hydraulic fittings under pressure must remain extremely sound to prevent leakage at high pressure which is critical to prevent environmental contamination and safety risks for workers.  Hydraulic fluid can be extremely dangerous to operators if exposed during leaks and may cause catastrophic accidents.  

How to Maintain Quick Couplers for Cost Saving Benefits

Choosing high quality quick couplers is a wise investment as this reduces the chance of work accidents, equipment downtime and the costs for replacement parts.  Improper maintenance, however, may cause accelerated wear and compromise the productivity and efficiency of equipment. Be sure to use quick couplers according the technical data sheet and carry out maintenance activities as directed by the manufacturer.

Here are the most important quick coupler maintenance and cleaning tips to keep your hydraulic fittings in tip top shape for optimal performance:

1) Avoid using in tools on quick couplers that will cause damage

Quick couplers are designed to operate without additional tools as the appropriate internal mechanisms are designed to control pressure and residual pressure.  Therefore, the use of tools may cause a release of pressure that can lead to environmental contamination and safety risks.

2) Use protective caps and clean connection zones

A little maintenance goes a long way to prolong the life and effective performance of your quick couplers.  Use protective caps and clean the coupling zones prior to use for long term durability and high performance. 

3)  Perform the following maintenance checks:

Regular maintenance checks at periodic intervals will help to prevent complications and failures.  Perform the following recommended maintenance checks regularly:

●       Thoroughly clean all external components

●       Test coupling and decoupling

●       Lubricate coupling zones with compatible grease or oil

●       Check the seal when coupled and decoupled

●       Check for contamination of hydraulic circuit

●       Check for proper torque of all adapters

4)  Replace quick couplers when needed

Replace quick couplers when needed to avoid equipment downtime and disruption to daily operations. 

Stucchi Provides Hydraulic Quick Connect Solutions

Stucchi is a leading hydraulic quick coupler supplier with more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing high quality, reliable quick couplers.  We excel with process analysis and custom designed solutions to meet your specific requirements.  Our quick connect solutions are delivered with guidance and instructions for proper care and maintenance to achieve maximum results. 

Stucchi offers educational and informative resources as well as troubleshooting of problematic quick connect processes.  We provide high quality quick couplings with exceptional customer service for failsafe, leak free hydraulic connections.  Contact us for more information on selecting and maintaining your hydraulic quick couplers.