Air/Water Quick Disconnect

 
Foster Automatic Socket (Reusable Hose Clamp)
 
 

Foster Automatic Socket (Reusable Hose Clamp)


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 Hose Size
(ID X OD)
Material Working Pressure (PSIG) Flow Rate @ 100PSI Weight/ PC (lbs)
FMSB3-3 1/4" 3 Series 1/4" X1/2" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3061
FMSB5-3 1/4" 3 Series 1/4" X 9/16" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3335
FMSB7-3 1/4" 3 Series 1/4" X 5/8" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3208
FMSB9-3 1/4" 3 Series 1/4" X 11/16" Brass 300 36 CFM -
FMSC5-3 1/4" 3 Series 5/16" X 9/16" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3435
FMSC7-3 1/4" 3 Series 5/16" X 5/8" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3292
FMSD7-3 1/4" 3 Series 3/8" X 5/8" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3363
FMSD9-3 1/4" 3 Series 3/8" X 11/16" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3439
FMSD11-3 1/4" 3 Series 3/8" X 3/4" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3509
FMSD13-3 1/4" 3 Series 3/8" X 13/16" Brass 300 36 CFM 0.3690
FMSB3-4 3/8" 4 Series 1/4" X 1/2" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4232
FMSB5-4 3/8" 4 Series 1/4" X 9/16" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4501
FMSB7-4 3/8" 4 Series 1/4" X 5/8" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4372
FMSB9-4 3/8" 4 Series 1/4" X 11/16" Brass 300 68 CFM -
FMSD7-4 3/8" 4 Series 3/8" X 5/8" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4572
FMSD9-4 3/8" 4 Series 3/8" X 11/16" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4660
FMSD11-4 3/8" 4 Series 3/8" X 3/4" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4713
FMSD13-4 3/8" 4 Series 3/8" X 13/16" Brass 300 68 CFM 0.4894
FMSD7-5 1/2" 5 Series 3/8" X 5/8" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.5976
FMSD9-5 1/2" 5 Series 3/8" X 11/16" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6055
FMSD11-5 1/2" 5 Series 3/8" X 3/4" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6116
FMSD13-5 1/2" 5 Series 3/8" X 13/16" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6294
FMSP13-5 1/2" 5 Series 1/2" X 3/16" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6645
FMSP15-5 1/2" 5 Series 1/2" X 7/8" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6766
FMSP17-5 1/2" 5 Series 1/2" X 15/16" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.6893
FMSP19-5 1/2" 5 Series 1/2" X1" Brass 300 118 CFM 0.7672

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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