Leak free rapid tubing connector - has male and female aluminium fittings joined to tubes with self aligning hook ring and male fitting bleed tee

摘要

The rapid connector for pipes for tubes (10,12) e.q. for water irrigation or drinking water systems has male (14) and female (16) aluminium fittings welded, bonded or moulded onto the tubing. The male fitting has a retaining groove into which hook the arms (20,22) from a self-aligninq retaining ring (18). An O-ring (32) carried in a groove in the end of the female fitting forms the joint seal. The male fitting has an integral bleed tee (34).