Hex. Nut Design Change

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In our efforts to continually improve our products we are introducing a change to the Domed Hexagon Nut used to tighten our range of clamps. These nuts are used to replace the Wing Nut in certain applications. The existing Domed Hexagon Nut, we currently supply, will become obsolete to be replaced by the NEW Hexagon Flat Nut (see images below for comparison).

The Hexagon Flat Nut has the following advantages over the Domed Hexagon Nut:

The contact point of the hexagon flat nut is only on the face of the clamp segment. This means the force is applied solely to a plane parallel to the nut face. This has benefits over the domed hexagon nut which has a contact point inside the legs of the clamp segment. In addition to the above, galling tends to be reduced as the thread at the tip of the nut is not deformed. This often results in a tighter thread which has been seen on multiple clamps. The hexagon flat nut also maintains the perpendicularity of the thread to the clamp body. This reduces the off collinear misalignment of the thread further reducing the tendency to gall.

Market leading bubble traps

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Here at Advanced Couplings we take great pride in our range of high quality, innovative products, including our market leading bubble traps.

Used to remove process gases in pharmaceutical and process applications, the design of our bubble trap has been carefully developed, with a minimum amount of crevices, to help prevent the build-up of bacteria. In addition, when installed in an upright position, the angled surfaces of our bubble trap encourage self-draining, making it easier to wash down the unit and ensure hygiene standards are maintained.

Providing products which are durable and easy to maintain is very important to us and as such our bubble traps have been designed with this in mind. All threads are self-enclosed for easy wipe down, whilst shouldered tie rods ensure correct O-ring compression, making reassembly and maintenance simple. In addition all welds are removed, smoothed and polished to reduce areas where bacteria can accumulate and facilitate easy cleaning.

At Advanced Couplings we endeavour to develop and manufacture innovative products, including the bubble trap, to the very highest standards. We take great pride in the quality of our workmanship, whilst ensuring that our products and after sales service is second to none.

It is our aim to deliver a range of products that has been carefully designed to provide durability and ease of maintenance, helping us to offer the most cost effective solutions to many customer requirements. By using our products, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that they have been designed and manufactured in the UK using innovative technology and methods offering the very best in quality and reliability.

If you would like to find out more about our range of market leading bubble traps, we’d be delighted to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to talk through your requirements.

Special items designed to enhance efficiency

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Here at Advanced Couplings we specialise in the manufacture of a range of clamp union fittings. But did you know that we also produce a growing stock of special items, designed for use in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and related process industries.

Included in our range of special items is our range of Male and Female Threaded Adaptors and Hose Tail Adaptors which are designed to be incredibly versatile and to meet the requirements of all our customers, regardless of which industry they are in. Our range of special items has been developed to provide innovative solutions: we know that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach doesn’t always work and this is why we’re always happy to discuss the manufacture of bespoke items. The range also includes bespoke Sight Glasses & Bubble Traps that can be tailored to suit special system requirements.

It’s worth bearing in mind that when used in conjunction with our specialist clamps and ferrules, our special items allow for the development of pipe systems which are incredibly modular, allowing for efficient pipe changes, additions and replacements. The special items offer a number of possibilities and benefits to enhance your pipe system not least in terms of increased flexibility and in enhanced efficiency which can result in a reduction in costs.