Bauer hose connections are quick-locking couplings for hoses and industrial pipes, featuring a ball-and-socket design with O-ring sealing and lever locking for fast, secure connections.
Product Specifications
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Category |
Specification |
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Working Pressure |
10–20 Bar (145–290 PSI) |
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Vacuum Rating |
Down to -0.8 Bar suction sealing |
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Size Range |
2"–14" (DN50–DN400) |
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Deflection Angle |
Up to 30° flexible movement |
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Temperature Range |
-20°C to +80°C (EPDM seal) |
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Connection Types |
Couplings, flanges, hose tails, threaded adapters |
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Locking System |
Lever locking, tool-free connection |
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Materials |
Stainless steel, galvanized carbon steel |
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Tolerance |
±0.5 mm machining accuracy |
Industrial Applications & Compatibility
Dewatering & Bypass Pumping
Engineered for wellpoint extraction, municipal flood bypass networks, and civil site dewatering setups.
Slurry & Effluent Handling
Built for abrasive mining slurry transfer, untreated industrial wastewater, and high-solid agricultural manure pumping.
Heavy-Duty Rubber Hoses
Precision shank sizing engineered for direct insertion into Nitrile, EPDM, and SBR rubber suction hoses.
Reinforced PVC Hoses
Form-fit shank geometry optimized for spiral-reinforced PVC suction hoses using standard retaining clamp bands.
Customization & OEM Options
Elastomer Selection: EPDM gaskets alongside NBR (fuels/oils), Viton/FKM (acids/aromatics), and Food-Grade Silicone options.
OEM CAD Fabrication: Custom coupling production built to customer 2D/3D CAD models (STEP/DWG) or reverse-engineered samples.
Customized Hose Tails: Modified barb profiles, extended tail lengths, and altered wall thicknesses tailored for hydraulic crimping sleeves.
Quality Inspection
Every coupling assembly undergoes factory pressure testing at 1.5x working pressure (up to 18 bar).
Electromagnetic gauge verification confirms a minimum 85 µm hot-dip zinc layer on ball, socket, and lever.
Coordinate Measuring Machine and plug gauge checks ensure full interchangeability with Bauer-type systems.
Shore A durometer hardness and thermal compression set testing prevent dynamic leakage under continuous pressure.
Packaging & Logistics
MOQ: 1-piece MOQ for in-stock galvanized inventory; 500-piece MOQ for custom stainless steel casting runs.
Anti-Corrosion Export Packaging: ISPM 15 heat-treated wooden crates and steel-strapped Euro pallets wrapped in VCI anti-rust film.
FCL Container Optimization: Standardized pallet layouts engineered to maximize 20ft/40ft FCL volume utilization and reduce sea freight costs.
Production Lead Times: 10 to 15 days dispatch for standard catalog stock; 30 to 40 days turnaround for OEM casting production.
International Trade Terms: Flexible execution under FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP, and DAP terms with complete destination customs documentation.
After-Sales Support
Direct replacement coverage for material defects, casting porosity, or weld failure under rated working pressure for 12 months.
Dedicated warehouse stock of replacement lever rings, O-rings, rubber gaskets, and safety pins for prompt dispatch.
Formal 8D Root Cause Analysis (RCA) within 24 hours and expedited air freight replacement for defective lots.
FAQ
Q: Can you provide Mill Test Certificates (MTC) for the stainless steel and carbon steel materials used?
A: Yes, EN 10204 3.1 type MTCs are provided for each production batch, confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties traceable to the raw material heat number.
Q: What is the maximum concentration and temperature range for Viton/FKM seals when handling aromatic solvents?
A: Viton/FKM seals handle aromatic hydrocarbons up to 90% concentration at temperatures up to 200°C continuous exposure, significantly exceeding standard EPDM's 80°C limit.
Q: Do these couplings comply with any specific international dimensional standard beyond general Bauer-type interchangeability?
A: Yes, dimensional tolerances are verified against DIN 2828-equivalent profiles in addition to standard Bauer-type interchangeability testing.
Q: Is there a different lead time for large-diameter sizes (10"-14") compared to smaller catalog sizes (2"-6")?
A: Yes, sizes above 10" require dedicated casting molds and take 35-40 days versus 10-15 days for in-stock 2"-6" catalog items.
Q: What is the claims process if a coupling fails under rated working pressure within the 12-month warranty period?
A: Buyers submit failure photos and the pressure-test log within 30 days of the incident, triggering an 8D RCA report within 24 hours and expedited replacement shipment by air freight.
