These MPT x Ball with Locking Lever have an advanced design double pin locking lever for smoother closing action.
Quick connections decrease setup time and make coupling easy even in adverse conditions such as mud ad snow. Secured pivot points prevent binding of clamping jaws and makes lever field repairable.
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A Male Thread/Long/Ball & Locking Lever fitting is a specialized connector designed to facilitate quick and secure connections between hoses and pipelines. This fitting features a male threaded end, a ball-shaped coupling component, and an integrated locking lever mechanism.
Key Features:
Male Threaded End: Allows for secure attachment to female-threaded pipes or equipment, ensuring a tight and leak-proof connection.
Ball Coupling Component: The ball end is part of a ball-and-socket coupling system, commonly known as a Bauer or B-style coupling, which permits slight angular movement and flexibility in the pipeline.
Locking Lever Mechanism: The integrated lever facilitates quick coupling and decoupling by locking the ball end into a corresponding socket, ensuring a secure and reliable connection even under high-pressure conditions.
Applications:
Agricultural Irrigation: Ideal for connecting and disconnecting hoses in fields, allowing for efficient water distribution and easy reconfiguration of irrigation layouts.
Dewatering Operations: Used in construction and mining to manage water removal, where rapid setup and breakdown of hose lines are essential.
Industrial Fluid Transfer: Facilitates the movement of various fluids in industrial settings, benefiting from the quick-connect feature to minimize downtime.
Benefits:
Quick Assembly and Disassembly: The lever-locking mechanism enables rapid connections, reducing labor time and enhancing operational efficiency.
Flexibility: The ball-and-socket design allows for slight misalignments and angular adjustments, accommodating terrain variations without compromising the integrity of the connection.
Durability: Constructed from materials like galvanized steel, these fittings are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and resist corrosion.
Considerations:
Compatibility: Ensure that the male threaded end matches the threading standard (e.g., NPT) of the existing system components.
Maintenance: Regular inspection of the locking lever and seals is recommended to maintain optimal performance and prevent leaks.
This fitting is integral to irrigation systems requiring dependable and efficient connections between hoses and pipelines, contributing to the overall effectiveness of water distribution in agricultural operations.
