Key Features
- Simultaneous Connection: Enables the connection of multiple hydraulic lines at once, significantly reducing setup time and increasing operational efficiency.
- Leak-Free Performance: Precision-engineered to provide secure, leak-free connections across all hydraulic lines, even under high-pressure conditions.
- Durable Construction: Made from robust materials – hardened steel, zinc nickel plating offering excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and harsh operating conditions.
- Easy Operation: Designed for quick and effortless connection and disconnection, minimizing downtime and improving productivity.
- Integrated Locking Mechanism: Ensures a secure connection, preventing accidental disconnections and enhancing safety during operation.
- Compact Design: Optimized for space-saving, allowing for efficient use of space in hydraulic systems.
Applications
The MP Series Multiplate Couplers are ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Construction Equipment: Provides efficient hydraulic connections for excavators, loaders, and other heavy machinery, facilitating rapid attachment changes.
- Agricultural Machinery: Enhances productivity by enabling quick and simultaneous connections for tractors, harvesters, and other farm equipment.
- Industrial Machinery: Suitable for complex hydraulic systems in presses, injection molding machines, and other industrial equipment requiring multiple connections.
- Mobile Hydraulics: Ideal for use in mobile cranes, aerial lifts, and other equipment where quick and reliable hydraulic connections are essential.
- Forestry Equipment: Offers robust and secure connections in forestry machinery, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments.
Technical Specifications
Pressure Performance
| Size | Item No. | Max. WP | BP(coupled) | BP(male) | BP(female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8″ | MP-10 | 5075 | 21750 | 15225 | 15950 |
| 1/2″ | MP-12,5 | 5075 | 17400 | 14500 | 15225 |
| WP: Working Pressure; BP: Burst Pressure; psi | |||||
Temperature Performance
| Seal Material | Min. Temp | Max. Temp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile Seals | -40 ˚C | -40 ˚F | 106˚C | 223˚F |
Dimensions
| Size | Item No. | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8″ | MP-10-4 | 1/2″ | 104 | 105 | 139 | 141 |
| 3/8″ | MP-10-6 | 1/2″ | 142 | 105 | 139 | 141 |
| 1/2″ | MP-12,5-2 | 3/4″ | 106 | 105 | 144 | 143 |
| 1/2″ | MP-12,5-4 | 3/4″ | 117 | 105 | 144 | 143 |
| 1/2″ | MP-12,5-6 | 3/4″ | 161 | 105 | 144 | 143 |
| MP-10-x, x=number of couplers; A: Thread Size of coupler; psi | ||||||
Benefits
- Operational Efficiency: Enables the simultaneous connection of multiple hydraulic lines, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Long-Term Durability: High-quality construction materials and robust design extend the lifespan of the couplers, reducing maintenance costs.
- Leak-Free Connections: Advanced sealing technology ensures minimal fluid loss and contamination, maintaining system efficiency.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for a wide range of applications, making it a flexible solution for various hydraulic systems.
- Enhanced Safety: Integrated locking mechanisms and durable construction prevent accidental disconnections, ensuring safe operation.
Conclusion
The MP Series Multiplate Couplers provide a robust, efficient, and reliable solution for hydraulic systems requiring the simultaneous connection of multiple lines. With their durable construction, leak-free performance, and easy operation, these couplers ensure secure and efficient connections in even the most demanding applications. Whether used in construction, agriculture, industrial machinery, forestry, or mobile hydraulics, the MP Series delivers unmatched performance and reliability, enhancing overall system productivity and safety.
