TPi October 2009

WEH’s TW141 filling and test connector S S

Quick and efficient filling and testing of closed cooling systems

tested easily from vacuum up to 100 bar. The connector features easy, single- handed, push to connect operation without requiring adjustment. The lever actuation eliminates twisting threaded connectors and turning toggle actuated connectors, which means that lateral forces that might cause the tube to bend when connecting are not generated. After having established the pressure tight connection, the test medium can be supplied and filling, function or leak testing can start. WEH offers adaptors for different media inlets. Additionally, a retaining plate, which can be used for all body sizes, is available. WEH manufactures a complete range of quick connectors as well as customer-tailored solutions.

WEH GmbH offers a range of test connectors that enable pressure- and function-tight connections in seconds. The product line includes quick connectors for pressure, function and leak testing. The company can supply connectors for any connection configuration, ie internal or external threads, straight tubes or bores, with collars or beads. The company has developeda connector for function and leak testing as well as filling of closed cooling systems. Type TW141 can be connected easily to straight tubes, without screwing. For difficult to access tubes, eg heat exchangers, an extended version of type TW141 is available. For automated testing, for example on production of tubes or heat exchangers, TW141 is indispensable. Tubes with an external diameter of 3.5-22mm can be

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TW141 is designed to eliminate lateral S S forces when connecting to straight tubes

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Tube Products International October 2009

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