Couplings break away automatically

Automatic breakaway couplings for use in flexible hose connections to moveable sources such as road tankers disconnect if an excessive tensile load is applied to the line.

Automatic breakaway couplings for use in flexible hose connections to moveable sources such as road tankers disconnect if an excessive tensile load is applied to the line.

Guyson has introduced the Kaptech Klaw range of automatic breakaway couplings for use in flexible hose connections to moveable sources such as road tankers.

By acting as the weakest link in the transfer line the Kaptech Klaw coupling disconnects if an excessive tensile load is applied to the line (e.g a tanker is driven away whilst the hose is still attached) so that damage to the hose, pipework, pump, vehicle, storage tank, etc is avoided.

After a breakaway has occurred the coupling can be easily re-set in a few minutes on site by a maintenance engineer The Kaptech Klaw hygienic breakaway coupling has been specially developed for food industry use; it has a smooth, polished, unrestricted flow-path without potential bug traps.

It is manufactured throughout from 316 stainless steel and has an FDA-approved silicone seal.

End connections can be RJT, IDF, flanges, etc, according to customer requirements.

Because of the great variations in application conditions, the breakload settings are individually calculated and set by the factory in accordance with application data from the customer, such as design pressure, temperature, etc The Kaptech Klaw hygienic breakaway coupling is intended to be used with non-hazardous fluids to protect transfer equipment and personnel; for hazardous fluids Guyson has an alternative range of breakaway couplings with automatic shut-off on breakaway.

Guyson's nationwide team of sales engineers are available on request to advise customers on selection of suitable breakaway couplings for specific applications.

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