GRA-TEC IMPLEMENTING THE MODULAR DESIGN CONCEPT |
CONNECTION TO THREADED COMPONENTS
To connect to valves, regulators, guages, and other
threaded components, adapters are available in both
straight threads and pipe threads:
Female GRA-TEC (flat clip) | Male Threads | |
Female GRA-TEC (wire clip) | Male Threads | |
Male GRA-TEC | Male Threads | |
Male GRA-TEC | Female Threads | |
Female GRA-TEC (wire clip) | Press-in Male Adapter |
All threaded adapters are symmetrical and can be installed with socket wrenches or power tools at
the assembly bench. Modular fittings can be assembled and disassembled, without tools, in tight
spaces leading to increased production and greater package density.
OEM EQUIPMENT DESIGN As an alternative to threaded adapters, GRA-TEC will license qualified Original Equipment Manufacturers to install the female GRA-TEC configuration on proprietary products in place of tapped holes. The license fees are nominal and on volume applications this is a more economical choice over threaded adapters. When GRA-TEC customers purchase components from other manufacturers, thay can specify GRA-TEC connections to be supplied.
All add up to increased production and reduced cost. |
BEFORE AFTER |