Monday, April 15, 2019

Prevent Fluid Leak with Hydraulic Check Valves


Hydraulic check valves are critical to prevent leaks and damage from fluid back pressure, protecting hydraulic circuits from contamination.  Check valves also improve the safety of hydraulic connections and may be adjusted for use as pressure sequence valves. Stucchi offers a wide product selection including check valves suitable for use in any type of hydraulic circuit.
Stucchi Offers Hydraulic Check Valves
Stucchi is a leading global supplier of hydraulic quick couplers, check valves and accessories, offering custom designed quick connect solutions that meet your specific requirements.  Our check valves are proven in a myriad of industries worldwide, and include the following product options:
VU / VUZ SERIES - The VU check valve series provides a compact design, safe for any hydraulic process with non-corrosive liquids.  Sizes range from two standard openings at 5 – 65 psi.  The internal spring loading may be adjusted to the cracking point to be utilized as a pressure sequence valve. The VU series is ideal in the oil and gas industry, mobile and agricultural equipment.
VUX SERIES – similar to the VU series, the VUX offers a compact design suitable for non-corrosive hydraulic applications. The size range is a standard opening at 7.5 psi, with the ability to adjust the internal spring loading to the desired cracking point for use as a pressure sequence valve.  The VUX is ideal in oil and gas, mobile and industrial equipment applications.
VUZ Series – Similar to the VU the VUZ series is compact and safe for non-corrosive hydraulic applications.  Sizes are available at two standard openings of 5 – 65 psi.  Adjusting the internal spring loading to the desired cracking point allows for use as a pressure sequence valve.  The VUZ check valve series is ideal in the oil and gas industry, agricultural, mobile and industrial equipment hydraulic quick connect processes.
Our check valves are available in various materials including black phosphate or steel with zinc plating optional, AISI 316 or 360 stainless steel or high strength carbon steel. Hydraulic quick couplers, check valves and accessories by Stucchi provide proven, durable and reliable quick connect solutions which outperform comparable products. 

Our commitment to your process improvement sets us apart from other hydraulic quick connect suppliers, with custom designed solutions designed to your process.  We provide nearly 60 years of experience in designing, engineering and manufacturing hydraulic quick coupler products, manufactured with quality materials and components. Contact us to learn more about our vast product line and custom designed quick connect products.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Featuring the FIRG Series Flat Face Coupler


The FIRG series of flat face, or flush face, quick coupler by Stucchi meets all ISO 16028 interchangeability standards for versatile, leak free connection performance.  The FIRG series provides long lasting life, high performance and competitive pricing.  Engineered with a sealing mechanism, the FIRG offers protection against premature wear and tear caused by vibration and movement between the coupler and nipple components. 

This flush face coupler provides reliable connection and protection against pressure impulses and the weight of tubing and hoses when installed in a horizontal position. You can find the FIRG series quick connect couplers in many industrial applications worldwide where no leak performance is required.  Stucchi offers the FIRG and the FIRGQ with QPQ plating technology as part of our flat face coupler solutions.

Engineering Features of the FIRG Flat Face Coupler
The FIRG series by Stucchi is available in sizes ranging from 1/4" to 2” and port options of BSP and NPT, meeting ISO 16028 interchangeability.  This flush face coupler provides reliable connection with a working pressure of 20 to 30 MPa and psi range from 2900 to 4350.  Enjoy a no-spill design during quick connect and quick disconnect with minimal air inclusion to meet tight tolerances with equal loading. 

You can find the FIRG in applications where contamination of hydraulic circuits and fluid loss must be eliminated or reduced such as in mining operations, agricultural equipment, industrial operations and mobile construction processes.  Constructed with durable carbon material and providing reliable quick connect solutions, the FIRG is a popular choice for operational improvement. 

Stucchi is synonymous with hydraulic solutions, recognized worldwide as a leading global supplier of quick connect fittings which improve operations.  Our quick coupling solutions maximize equipment uptime and safety while reducing manual labor and maintenance.  Contact us to learn how to improve your industrial operations with reliable, durable and leak free quick connect fittings.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Quick Connect Versatility with Poppet Quick Couplers


Poppet interchange quick couplings are utilized in many processes due to the quick connect versatility provided with interchangeability.  Poppet style quick couplings prevent fluid leaks with simple quick disconnect operations.  Poppet interchange quick couplers are common in many general purpose processes and anywhere versatility with coupler interchange is required.

Poppet interchange quick couplers provide multi-purpose quick connect and disconnect functionality with simple and reliable operation. Poppet interchange quick couplers by Stucchi are designed for compact use with internal components engineered to reduce pressure drop and turbulence.  You can find poppet interchange quick couplers by Stucchi in many applications worldwide, improving efficient and safe operations.

Stucchi Supplies Poppet Interchange Quick Connect Solutions

Stucchi is recognized as a leading global supplier of quick connect and quick disconnect solutions with a wide selection of hydraulic couplers. Our vast product line includes flat face couplers, threaded flat face, poppet interchange, threaded poppet, multi-coupling plates, high-pressure couplers and specialty, custom solutions. We provide process analysis and custom designed support with a wide selection of ISO 16028 couplers with quick connect solutions for skid steer equipment.

Stucchi’s poppet interchange coupling products are found in many hydraulic processes, industrial plant operations and agricultural equipment worldwide. Our poppet interchange quick couplings include:

BIR Series, ISO A Interchange – A popular quick coupling selection the ISO A Interchange coupler is found worldwide in many applications.  Added durability is achieved with zinc plated components and nitrile seals.  Sizes range from 1/4" through 2”. 

IRB, IRBO, IRBX SERIES, ISO B Interchange – this series is available in three different highly durable materials and is interchangeable with ISO 7241-B.  IRB is manufactured with carbon steel/nitrile seals, the IRBO is engineered with brass/Viton seals and the IRBX features a stainless steel/Viton seal combination. All variations include stainless steel springs and anti-extrusion rings manufactured with PTFE.

IR, IRV, IRS Series, AG Interchange – the versatile IR series includes the IR coupler with a ball style connection, the IRV featuring a poppet style valve, the IRS with a push pull sleeve in the IRS PC which includes reliable quick connect and disconnect under residual pressure.

I-IP Series, ISO A Interchange – The I–IP series provides ISO A interchangeability in a versatile, push pull mounting design and modular port features for a wide range of connection options.

IRC Series, Euro Poppet Interchange – this poppet interchange coupler series is referred to as the Nordic interchange and provides reliable quick connect features with an elastomer seal to prevent accidental disconnection. 

SH Series, H-IH Interchange – reliable leak free performance with quick disconnect from this compact interchange coupler engineered with zinc plating and carbon steel. 

Stucchi provides a wide selection of poppet interchange couplers as part of our total quick connect and quick disconnect solutions.  We provide process analysis and custom designed quick couplers to meet non-standard or challenging configurations.  Contact us to learn more about our quick coupling solutions including poppet interchange couplers.