Parker Hannifin, the world's largest manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has released a new and robust range of quick couplings for high pressure hydraulic tools and rescue equipment, where safety and reliability are crucial. Called the CL/CM range, the new couplings have been developed to combine a positive and secure locking mechanism with a long operating life and quick and easy installation, to save engineers time and money while ensuring safe and dependable hose connections. The new couplings offer consistently strong connections for use with high pressure hydraulic jacks, rams, clamping devices, torque wrenches, cable cutters and spreaders.

The products are exceptionally robust, with the CL series able to withstand a maximum working pressure of 1,000 bar (100MPa), while the CM series, designed for even higher pressure applications, can withstand a maximum of 1,500 bar (150MPa).

Both the CL and CM ranges are manufactured from Chromium-6 Free plated steel, in compliance with the latest EU directives, offering excellent corrosion protection and extremely solid construction in even the toughest of operating environments.

All of the couplings are easy and simple to fit, with positive ball locking mechanisms, while a flat faced poppet feature reduces spillages, keeping workplaces clean and reducing the risk of harm to the environment.

Hardwearing plastic dust caps and plugs protect the couplings when not in use and prevent damage through mishandling, reducing the costs associated with repairing and replacing components.