Air/Water Quick Disconnect

 
Foster Automatic Socket (Hose Stem)
 
 

Foster Automatic Socket (Hose Stem)


Foster U.S.A.

One Way Shut Off: Coupler is valved, shutting of supply line at disconnect. Plug is unvalved, exhausting downstream lin at disconnect. Always install coupler on pressure side of line.

Intechangeability: Standard industrial design, 3 and 5 series Automatic water service comply with A-A-59439. 3,4,5,6 series meet ISO 6150-B, Ansi(NFPA)T3.20.14-1990. SV couplers meet ISO 4414.

Temperature range: -400F to 2250F

Seal Components: Buna-N seal compound. Other seals available on request.

Working Pressure: 300 psi; Vacuum to 26"Hg (connected)

Manual
Manual sockets require manual retraction of sleeve to both connect and disconnect the plug.
  • low cost
  • positive locking mechanism
  • 65% more ball retention
  • precision leakproof seal
  • heavy steel sleeve
Automatic
Automatic sockets accept the plug by simple insertion without the need to retract the sleeve to connect.
  • one hand operation
  • one piece sleeve with rear crimp
  •  precision leakproof seal
  • long wearing pin type locking mechanism with greater plug
Safety
Sleeve is moved straight forward to lock and turn on the air. The sleeve is moved back by rotating first to the left then to the right.
  • 100% safety
  • connect and disconnect at zero pressure
  • plug is securely locked before air is turned on
  • downstream line is exhausted before plug is release
  • tested to 100,000 operations with no leakage
  • special lubrication eliminates dry breakaway
  • can be used as 3 way on-off valve without disconnecting

 

*** Do note that special request and MOQ are required for most parts.

 
Part No. Body Size Series NPT Thread Size Material Working Pressure (PSIG) Flow Rate @ 100PSI Weight/ PC (lbs)
FM3603 1/4" 3 Series 1/4" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.2618
FM3653 1/4" 3 Series 5/16" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.2658
FM3703 1/4" 3 Series 3/8" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.2695
FM4604 3/8" 4 Series 1/4" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.3857
FM4704 3/8" 4 Series 5/16" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.3817
FM4804 3/8" 4 Series 3/8" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.3956
FM4904 3/8" 4 Series 1/2" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4120
FM5605 1/2" 5 Series 1/4" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.5216
FM5705 1/2" 5 Series 3/8" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.5312
FM5805 1/2" 5 Series 1/2" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.5502
FM5905 1/2" 5 Series 3/4" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6089
FM6806 3/4" 6 Series 1/2" Brass 300 190 CFM 0.8059
FM6906 3/4" 6 Series 3/4" Brass 300 190 CFM 0.8643
FM7006 3/4" 6 Series 1" Brass 300 190 CFM 1.0029

Add-ons:

  1. BL option - Locks manual socket against accidental disconnect. To order, prefix 'BL' to part number.
  2. SL option - Locks automatic socket against accidental disconnect. To order, change FM to prefix to 'SL'.

 

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