TPi October 2012

products & developments

Quick connectors for tough requirements

NormaQuick Twist III

ratio has been optimised, only very low assembly forces are required, even for large sizes. Specifically designed

Norma Group AG has launched a new generation of quick connectors for charged air and cooling water systems. NormaQuick Twist III has been developed to meet customers’ requirements for interface systems on future turbo-charged engines. The new generation of quick connectors simplifies assembly and improves quality. A new self-locking mechanism ensures that the connector is assembled on a mating spigot through an easy push and pull action. This ensures correct assembly, which in turn prevents leakages. The new design enables vehicle manufacturers to meet tight emission standards. A symmetrical design allows the connectors to be opened from any angle, which makes them suitable for tight environments and spin-weld applications. Also, as the axial to radial

applications with injection or blow moulded plastic components; NQ TW III V0 with a hose barb for the assembly of elastomer hoses; and its equivalent 90° bend version NQ TW III V90. Norma Group manufactures a wide range of engineered joining technology solutions in three product categories (clamp, connect and fluid), and offers more than 35,000 products and solutions to approximately 10,000 customers in 90 countries. Its joining products can be found in vehicles, ships, trains, aircraft, domestic appliances, engines and plumbing systems.

for tough mechanical requirements, NormaQuick Twist III is characterised by good chemical and temperature resistance. Bernd Kleinhens, member of the Norma Group management board and responsible for business development, said, “With this new generation of quick connectors we prove once more that we listen to our customers’ demands and turn them into product innovations. They help our customers to stay competitive by meeting even future standards.” NormaQuick Twist III is made of four components, which are fully recyclable, and is available worldwide in three standard versions: NQ TW III SP for

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