Non-Spill Coupling is suited for medical applications.
Press Release Summary:
For applications requiring medical grade quality and gamma sterilization, NS4 ABS Series is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material and features non-spill shut-off valve. It provides single-click connection and incorporates thumb latch for secure, single-handed operation. Terminations include 3/8 in. OD PTF compression; 1/8, ¼, and 3/8 in. ID hose barb; and ¼ in. male NPT thread and ¼ in. male BSPT thread.
Original Press Release:
Colder Products Company Announces NS4 ABS Series Non-Spill Couplings
New ABS Material Expands Applicability of Non-Spill Couplings in Medical Applications
St. Paul, MN - January 10, 2005 - Colder Products Company (CPC), the leading provider of controlled performance connections to medical, biopharmaceutical, and chemical markets, introduces its new NS4 ABS Series Non-Spill Coupling. The coupling's acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material enables medical device manufacturers to extend the benefits of non-spill functionality to applications requiring both medical grade quality and gamma sterilization.
"We developed the NS4 ABS with the needs of medical product manufacturers in mind," says Jim Brown, Business Unit Manager, Medical Markets, Colder Products Company. "The NS4 ABS promotes safety and efficiency by reducing potential contact with biohazards and enabling the rapid connections and disconnections necessary in medical procedures."
NS4 ABS's medical-grade material and ability to be gamma sterilized makes the product suitable for a wide range of medical applications, including medical lasers, surgical equipment, cooling systems, advanced patient temperature therapy, cold therapy, and fluid collection systems.
NS4 ABS features a non-spill shut-off valve that enhances operator safety and speeds connection time. The non-spill coupling provides a lightweight, durable, compact, and economical replacement for expensive metal non-spill couplings, ball valves, and spill-prone fittings.
"In the medical industry, there is a pressing need to eliminate spills of even a few drops when the safety of healthcare workers, the containment of biohazards, and the need for clean, medical environments are all important concerns," says Brown. "The NS4 ABS provides a non-spill, single-click connection that enables manufacturers to increase the value of their medical equipment by combining a small coupling size with excellent flow characteristics."
NS4 ABS incorporates CPC's signature thumb latch to allow for secure, single-handed operation. An audible "click" confirms a secure connection.
The main components of the NS4 ABS are made out of ABS with 316 stainless steel springs and EPDM o-ring seals, which provide high resistance to a wide variety of corrosive media. The NS4 ABS's overmolding increases the durability of the connection and provides a better grip for users. The overmolding is also used for color-coding, which provides instant visual differentiation of diverse media lines.
The coupling features terminations of 3/8" OD PTF compression; 1/8", 1/4" and 3/8" ID hose barb; and 1/4" male NPT thread and 1/4" male BSPT thread. Mounting options include in-line, pipe thread, and sealing panel mount.
About Colder Products Company
Colder Products Company (CPC) is a leading provider of controlled performance connections to industrial, biopharmaceutical, medical, chemical, and packaging markets. For a free catalog or more information, contact: Colder Products Company, 1001 Westgate Drive, St. Paul, MN 55114. Toll-free: 800-444-2474. Phone: 651-645-0091. Fax: 651-645-5404. Web: www.colder.com.
For North American inquiries, please contact Rich Herpers, rich.herpers@colder.com.
For International inquiries, please contact Tara Kennedy, tara.kennedy@colder.com.
CPC, Colder Products and Colder Products Company are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent & Trademark office.
