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Parker Hannifin Corporation
Quick Coupling Division
Minneapolis, MN
www.parker.com/quickcouplings
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Thermoplastics
Parker’s Spectrum™ Series couplers are the most advanced
engineered thermoplastic couplings available. Spectrum Series
couplings combine compact size, high flow capability, and light
weight design to meet a broad range of coupling applications.
Spectrum Series can be used in many applications previously
reserved for stainless steel couplings.
Features
•
Excellent Chemical Compatibility
•
Standard Acetal/SS Material with PVDF/SS and PVDF/PEEK™
options subject to quote
•
High Flow Capacity
•
Easy Push-To-Connect Operation
•
Available Valved and Unvalved
•
Flexible Modular Design
•
Four Point 360° Locking Mechanism
•
Panel Mounting Option
Applications:
•
Chemical processing
•
Automation equipment
•
Semi-conductor industry
•
Food processing
Thermoplastic Couplings
Spectrum Series
Push-to-Connect
Four point locking mechanism
Spectrum™ Series Specifications
Acetal/SS (standard material)
(
black with black sleeve)
*
PVDF/SS
(
translucent with white sleeve)
*
PVDF/PEEK™
(
translucent)
Body Size
1/8
3/8
1/8
3/8
3/8
Pressure Range
0-145
psi
(0-10
bar)
0-145
psi
(0-10
bar)
0-115
psi
(0-8
bar)
0-115
psi
(0-8
bar)
15-115
psi
(0-8
bar)
Temperature Range
0
° F to 180° F
(-20
° C to +80° C)
0
° F to 180° F
(-20
° C to +80° C)
0
° F to 250° F
(-20
° C to +120° C)
0
° F to 250° F
(-20
° C to +120° C)
0
° F to 250° F
(-20
° C to +120° C)
Rated Flow
1.5
GPM
(5.6
lpm)
4.5
GPM
(17
lpm)
1.5
GPM
(5.6
lpm)
4.5
GPM
(17
lpm)
4.5
GPM
(17
lpm)
Body Material
Acetal
Acetal
PVDF
PVDF
PVDF
Spring Material
316
SS
316
SS
316
SS
316
SS
PEEK™
Seal Material
Nitrile
Nitrile
Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon
Performance
Spectrum Series (1/8")
Test Fluid: Water
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Flow in USGPM
Pressure Drop in PSID
Double
Shut Off
Single
Shut Off
Straight
Through
Spectrum Series (3/8")
Test Fluid: Water
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Flow in USGPM
Pressure Drop in PSID
Double
Shut Off
Single
Shut Off
Straight
Through
2
C V
V - Valved
S - Straight thru
Body Size
2 - 1/8
Inch
6 - 3/8
Inch
C - Coupler
N - Nipple
P - Panel mount coupler
A
A - Acetal
P - PVDF
K - PVDF/PEEK™
04 -
FP -
FP - Female pipe
MP - Male pipe
HB - Standard hose barb
BHB - Bulkhead hose barb
Port Size 16
ths
-
S
Spectrum Series Thermoplastic Couplings
How To Order
Note: Not all combinations are standard. Please
contact QCD for availability, price and delivery.
*
PVDF material options are subject to quote from the division