Colder Products Company is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for life sciences, industrial and chemical handling markets. Used in a broad range of applications, connection technologies from Colder allow flexible tubing to be quickly and safely connected and disconnected, reducing spills and increasing safety. Connect with Colder for cleaner, faster, safer and smarter connections.

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General Purpose Couplings

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SMC Series Subminiature Couplings

Material: Acetal, Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, Chrome-Plated Brass

The SMC is CPC’s smallest coupling. This twist to connect coupling provides a reliable and more secure alternative to luer-type connections. The SMC also allows for the tubing to rotate freely when connected. This important feature prevents both kinked tubing and accidental disconnection during use.

PMC Series Couplings

Material: Acetal

The 1/8" flow PMC coupling covers a wide variety of general-purpose applications. Featuring the CPC thumb latch, the PMC is easier to use than ball-and-sleeve designs. One-hand connection and disconnection and integral terminations make the PMC the choice for ease of use and manufacture.

PMC12 Series Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

The 1/8" flow polypropylene PMC12 offers many of the same configuration options as the PMC. The polypropylene material adds greater chemical resistance for more demanding applications. PMC12 couplings are also gamma-sterilizable.

MC Series Couplings

Material: Chrome-Plated Brass

The 1/8" flow MC Series couplings are one of the original product lines from CPC. The MC Series features chrome-plated brass construction for durability and an attractive appearance.

NS2 Series Non-Spill Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

Ideal for applications that require the safe transfer of chemicals or fluids where liquid spills could be harmful to equipment or people, the NS2 offers an easy, twist-to-connect coupling with an integrated locking mechanism and double-sided non-spill shutoff valves.

PLC Series Couplings

Material: Acetal

The 1/4" flow PLC Series is the most popular group of couplings from CPC. Proven worldwide in thousands of applications, the PLC line offers the widest selection of sizes and configurations. PLC couplings are injection molded from acetal thermoplastic, are durable and resistant to most mild chemical solutions. One-handed connection/disconnection, plus integral terminations make the PLC Series the choice for ease of use and manufacture.

PLC12 Series Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

The 1/4" flow polypropylene PLC12 offers many of the same configuration options as the PLC. The polypropylene material adds greater chemical resistance for more demanding applications. PLC12 couplings are also gamma-sterilizable.

LC Series Couplings

Material: Chrome-Plated Brass

The 1/4" flow LC Series couplings are one of the original product lines from CPC. The MC Series features chrome-plated brass construction for durability and an attractive appearance.

ZLC Series Couplings

Material: Die-cast Zinc

The 1/4" flow ZLC Series couplings provide a durable and economical solution for high-volume metal applications. The ZLC is streamlined and lightweight and mates with PLC, PLC12 and LC Series couplings. A high temperature version is also available for more demanding applications.

APC Series Couplings

Material: Acetal

The 1/4" flow APC Series couplings feature a plastic thumb latch, fewer moving parts and a smooth contoured design to deliver ease-of-use and excellent flow in a compact size. The APC Series has been expanded to include couplings with valves and thumb latch shrouds. A more rugged design on some models adds durability to increase the APC’s application range.

BreakAway™ Series Couplings

Material: Acetal

These couplings provide safe and easy fluid transfer with protection from costly product loss and equipment damage. These high quality, leak-free connectors are designed to disconnect when pull force is applied without depressing a latching mechanism, allowing users to make a clean, fast and easy break at critical moments.

EFC12 Series Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

The 9/32" flow EFC Series couplings feature a high efficiency valve design that provides for a greater flow capability than any other coupling its size. Chemically-resistant polypropylene material makes it ideal for harsh environments. The EFC Series adds a bulkhead panel mount option for tight seals against tank walls and drums.

NS4/NS6 Series Non-Spill Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

Patented NS4 & Patent-pending NS6 Series couplings feature non-spill valves in a compact size, at a great price. Use the NS4 when even a few drops pose problems regarding safety, media cost or environmental regulations. These innovative couplings are lightweight, chemically-resistant and easy to use. The non-spill design virtually eliminates spills, minimizes downtime and enhances operator safety.

NSH Series Non-Spill Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

Patented NSH Series couplings feature a pressure-balanced non-spill design and a 100% metal-free, spring-free flow path at a very competitive price. These innovative couplings are easy to use (single-handed operation) and provide high flow capacity. Their non-spill design virtually eliminates spills, minimizes downtime and enhances operator safety.

HFC12 Series Couplings

Material: Polypropylene

Patented HFC12 Series couplings have flow comparable to many1/2" nominal flow couplings in a 3/8" body size. Compact and lightweight, HFC couplings replace bulky and heavy brass ball-and-sleeve couplings in a wide range of applications. An ergonomic design and a large shrouded thumb latch pad produce a coupling that is easy to grip and simple to operate. An efficient valve design leads to high flow and exceptionally low spillage. The HFC Series also adds bulkhead panel mount and Hastelloy®C spring options.

HFC35 Series Couplings

Material: Polysulfone

Patented HFC35 Series polysulfone couplings are able to withstand demanding applications and feature physical strength, chemical resistance and autoclavability. They can operate in harsh environments in temperatures from -40°F to 280°F (-40°C to138°C) and pressures from vacuum to 125 psi (8.6 bar). An ergonomic design and a large, shrouded thumb latch pad produce a coupling that is easy to grip and simple to operate. An efficient valve design leads to high flow and exceptionally low spillage. TheHFC35 Series also adds bulkhead pan

FFC35 Series Couplings

Material: Polysulfone

Patented FFC35 Series 1/2" flow couplings feature double the flow of the HFC Series couplings. The FFC Series has a smooth, non-valved bore that increases flow and minimizes turbulence. The polysulfone material is able to withstand demanding applications and features physical strength, chemical resistance and autoclavability. An ergonomic design and a large, shrouded thumb pad produce a coupling that is easy to grip and simple to operate.

HFC57 Series Couplings

Material: UV-Resistant Polysulfone

Patented HFC57 Series UV polysulfone couplings are UV-resistant and able to withstand continued exposure to harmful UV rays without affecting performance. They can operate in harsh outdoor environments in temperatures from -40°F to 280°F (-40°C to138°C) and pressures from vacuum to 125 psi (8.6 bar). An ergonomic design and a large, shrouded thumb latch pad produce a coupling that is easy to grip and simple to operate. An efficient valve design leads to high flow and exceptionally low spillage. The HFC57 Series also adds bulkhead panel mount, garden hose thread and Hastelloy®C spring options.

 

 

Specialty Products

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Tentube™ Series

Material: Acetal or Polypropylene

Connect up to ten tubes in one easy motion.  The Tentube® coupling provides one easy-to-use quick disconnect for up to ten separate fluid lines. The Tentube is available with valves on the body side in panel mount or in-line configurations for maximum design flexibility. The Tentube can connect and disconnect up to ten lines with the use of a simple slide latch. Tubing orientation is ensured by keying the coupling body and insert. Different fluids and tubing sizes can be accommodated by using acetal or polypropylene inserts in three popular sizes.

Sixtube™ Series

Material: Acetal or ABS

The Sixtube™ coupling provides one easy-to-use quick disconnect for up to six separate fluid lines. The Sixtube is available with valves on either side for maximum design flexibility. Featuring the CPC thumb latch, the Sixtube can disconnect up to six lines with the push of a button. The snap-in panel mount design keeps a low profile on the front of the equipment panel.

Twin Tube™ Series

Material: Acetal or ABS

The 3/32" flow Twin Tube™coupling provides one easy-to-use quick disconnect for two separate fluid lines. The non-valve Twin Tube maintains two individual flow paths in one coupling. Featuring the CPC thumb latch, the Twin Tube can disconnect two lines with the push of a button. The panel mount design keeps a low profile on the front of the equipment panel.

Multi-Mount Series

Material: Acetal, Chrome-Plated Brass

Multi-mount couplings provide one easy-to-use coupling for connecting from three to five lines at once. Multi-mount couplings are available in either 1/8" or 1/4" flow in a wide variety of materials including acetal, polypropylene and chrome plated brass. Multi-Mounts are keyed to prevent mismatched connections and can be configured with or without valves for maximum design flexibility.

Hybrid Connector

The new Hybrid from Colder eliminates the need for multiple connections and simplifies the user interface between remote tools and a device. Featuring an easy-to-use twist latch to securely connect everything in one simple motion, technicians can quickly change or replace modular tools, umbilicals or hand pieces that require a combination of power, signal, air or fluids.

Featuring dry-break technology, the Hybrid Connector now allows designers to confidently specify a single connector for both their fluids and electronics. The streamlined interface allows design engineers to adapt the product to their needs. Save your valuable engineering resources with this off-the-shelf, turnkey solution or a customized version for your specific application.

 

 

Life Sciences - Medical & Bioprocessing

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SMC Series Couplings

Material: Medical Grade Polycarbonate

The SMC is a twist-to-connect coupling that provides a reliable and more secure alternative to luer-type connections. It also allows for the tubing to rotate freely when connected. This important feature prevents both kinked tubing and accidental disconnection during use.

SRC Series Couplings

Material: Medical Grade Polypropylene

The new SRC connector is a small bore connector that eliminates the potential for misconnections with luer fittings. The intuitive design is simple for end users to operate and provides an audible “click” for added assurance and a secure, leak-free connection. This new connector features a unique elastomeric seal with a smooth, gap-free flow path that provides better flow characteristics and eliminates stagnant flow areas

MPC Series Couplings

Material: Medical-Grade ABS, Polycarbonate and Polysulfone

MPC Series couplings add ease of use and security to your most critical fluid handling applications. Choose from a full line of connectors and configurations, including pressure sealing caps and plugs in sizes to fit1/4” and 3/8” tubing. MPC couplings offer optional locking sleeves to further guard against accidental disconnects.

MPX Series Couplings

Material: Polycarbonate and Polysulfone

MPX Series couplings add ease of use and security to your most critical fluid handling applications. Choose from a full line of connectors and configurations, including pressure sealing caps and plugs in sizes to fit 3/8” and 1/2” tubing. MPX couplings offer optional locking sleeves to further guard against accidental disconnects.

SaniQuik

Material: 316L Stainless Steel

Colder’s SaniQuik™ connection answers the question of how to integrate single-use components with your existing stainless processing equipment. This integral sanitary termination attaches to hard-plumbed systems with tri-clover clamps. Once attached it permits quick and easy connection to single-use bag systems, manifolds or tube sets with Colder disposable coupling bodies. SaniQuik connections reduce sanitary gasket replacement, enabling cost-effective media transfer solutions for feeding, harvesting or sampling applications.

Sanitary

Material: Polysulfone

Sanitary couplings attach directly to popular 3/4" mini and 1" maxi size sanitary connections, eliminating the need for cumbersome adapters or tubing assemblies. Direct attachment allows faster connection to and disconnection from installed, rigid and flexible piping systems.

HFC39 Series High Flow Couplings

Material: Medical-Grade Polysulfone

HFC39 couplings feature automatic shutoff valves, and offer a cost-effective replacement for expensive, heavy, stainless steel connectors or fittings. HFC’s medical-grade polysulfone meets the most stringent requirements such as USP Class VI, MEM elution, agarose overlay, hemolysis in vitro, and USP physicochemical tests.

MPU Series Couplings

Material: Medical-Grade Polysulfone

The MPU’s twist-to-connect design features an easy-to-use locking mechanism that guards against accidental disconnects and provides a reliable, secure connection. A 3/4" hose barb provides smooth, rapid media transfer.

AseptiQuik™ Connectors

Material: Polycarbonate

AseptiQuik™ Connectors provide quick and easy sterile connections, even in non-sterile environments. AseptiQuik’s  “CLICK-PULL-TWIST” design enables users to transfer media easily with less risk of operator error. The connector’s robust design provides reliable performance without the need for clamps, fixtures or tube welders. Biopharmaceutical manufacturers can make sterile connections with the quality and market availability they expect from the leader in single-use connection technology.

Steam-Thru™ Connections

Material: Polysulfone

Colder Products Company’s Steam Thru™ Connections (STC) are transforming the steam-in-place process, making it cleaner, faster and easier. With the STC, steam passes directly through the connection, creating a one-step steam-in-place process. By eliminating unnecessary connection points, the STC prevents “dead legs,” reduces chances of contamination and minimizes validation concerns.

 

 

High Purity Couplings

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ChemQuik® CQH06 Series

Material: Polypropylene – All Plastic

The CQH06 Series is the most compact and lowest cost version of our ChemQuik® High Purity couplings. They are all plastic couplings with no metal components. Molded, virgin, natural polypropylene, Viton® FKM seals, PEEK® plastic springs, and lube-free design provide broad compatibility and high flow capacity.

ChemQuik® CQV06 Series

Material: PVDF – All Plastic

The CQV06 Series couplings are similar to the all plasticCQH06 Series couplings; however, they feature molded, virgin PVDF, with superior acid, UV and fire-resistant properties, passing ASTM, UL and ISO testing standards. Chemraz® FFKM perfluoroelastomer seals, PEEK® plastic springs and lube-free design provide broad compatibility and high flow capacity.

ChemQuik® CQG06 Series

Material: Polypropylene

The CQG06 Series is the lowest cost version of our Pressure-Balanced, Non-Spill, High Purity couplings. Molded virgin polypropylene, Viton® seals and a 100% springless and metal-free flow path provide broad chemical resistance and exceptionally high flow capacity, allowing instant disconnects (and reconnects), even under pressure.

ChemQuik® Dual Containment System

Material: Polypropylene

The ChemQuik® Dual Containment System is an easy way to "double contain" critical chemical lines, protecting plant and personnel in case a primary process line ruptures or "sweats". The system provides a protective secondary line to catch any Ḁuid and routes it to a safe location.

 

 

Dispensing Connectors

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DrumQuik® PRO & DrumQuik® PUR

DrumQuik® PRO and DrumQuik® PUR dispensing systems are used with common pumps to create a closed transfer system for both general and high purity chemicals. These easy-to-use products meet the strict safety requirements of chemical handling applications as well as the demands of harsh operating environments. DrumQuik® dispensing systems minimize chemical exposure and facilitate the delivery of chemicals from bulk transfer containers to end use applications. For general chemical dispensing DrumQuik PRO offers a rugged and cost-effective solution. DrumQuik PUR is a 100% metal free, cleanroom packaged, PVDF product designed specifically for applications demanding the highest level of purity. All materials are compliant with FDA standards for food and consumables applications.

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PUR DrumQuik® 3-Port UDA

Material: Food grade, virgin polypropylene

Used with 3/4" male NPT coupling terminations to adapt dip-tubes to standard drum closures for closed system dispensing.

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Bottle Adaptor Kits

Material: Natural, virgin polypropylene

Intended for use on reagent bottles with SP400-38mm threads.

UDC

Material: Polypropylene and acetal

Provides closed connection to bag-in-box packaging with 38mm threaded and snap-in necks.

Puncture Seal

Material: Polypropylene (coupling) and polyethylene (cap)

Provides closed connection to Hedwin Cubitainer® bag-in-box container systems and flexible bags or bottles with SP400 38mm threads.

 

 

FitQuik Fittings

Quality FitQuik™ Connectors from Colder Products Company are instrumentation grade fittings that ensure a secure fit in even the most demanding applications. These fittings feature precise hose barbs and thread forms to ensure the right fit, every time.

 

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Tube to Tube Fittings

Thread to Tube Fittings

Luer Connectors

Threaded Plugs

Thread to Thread Fittings

Blood Pressure Connectors

 

 

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Last modified:  February 23, 2011 by BAS