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CONNECTORS
THE CONNECTION SOLUTION

MULTI-CONNECTION RANGE MCS

COMPONENT GUIDE

for safe, quick and

modular systems

If you are looking

for simple and
cost effective solutions
to your applications,
we are able to offer
the most suitable
designs.
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COMPONENTS
F O R M U LT I - C O N N E C T I O N S

STÄUBLI A precise specification is established in conjunction

are experts in with you, the customer, to define the unique parameters
industrial connection of your application :
and are always developing • type of fluid,
their know-how in • pressure,
all industrial sectors : • temperature,
Automotive • flow,
Engineering
• type of valving
Aeronautics
(single shut-off, double shut-off or unvalved),
Plastics
• type of fitting,
Railways
Off Shore • non-spill requirements,
Nuclear • electrical connector requirements :
Iron and Steel amperage, voltage, number of pins,
... • Consideration of environmental constraints such as :
temperature, particular climatic conditions,
marine environment...
• frequency of connection / disconnection
• Space envelope available...

We design and manufacture complete personalised

solutions, based on standard components :
• modular couplings and electrical connectors,
• guiding and centring components,
• connection and locking systems...
to meet your specific requirements.

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STÄUBLI multiple connection systems are adapted to

YOUR technical constraints and offer YOU...

TIME SAVING
Quick and simultaneous connection
of all services : pneumatics, liquids,
gases, hydraulics and electrics
SAFETY
Connection in one position only :
no possibility of mistakes caused by circuit inversion.
Automatic locking of plates.
Seals suited to the fluid and to the application

Improved quality
and performance in production
RELIABILITY
Our multi-couplings are designed
for a large number of connections
and disconnections I N N O VAT I O N A N D P E R F O R M A N C E
Our desire to innovate combined with
our experience of connections in industrial
applications allow us continually to develop
our multi-coupling ranges to meet your
expectations and new technological requirements

SUMMARY

PAGES

SPH ■ COUPLING COMPONENTS 4-5

HPX / MA ■ COUPLING COMPONENTS NEW 6 -7

SPC ■ COUPLING COMPONENTS NEW 8-9

REA / REP ■ ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS 10-11

RMA / RMP ■ COUPLING COMPONENTS 12-13

■ MANUAL CONNECTION AND LOCKING SYSTEMS 14-15

■ AUTOMATIC CONNECTION AND LOCKING SYSTEMS 16-17

■ GUIDING PINS AND FLOATABILITY COMPONENTS 18

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SPH
NON-SPILL Hydraulic

Non-spill
- no ingress into hydraulic circuits
- no spillage into working area

Extended range

Excellent flow in either

direction (socket to plug or
plug to socket)

Installation into pocket for

easy maintenance

Individual plugs and sockets

available for Ø 04, 06, 08 and
12 mm for sampling or individual
circuit testing

Back adaptors are

Range
interchangeable between
Ø 04 - 06 - 08 - 12 - 15 - 20 - 25 - 37 - 50 - 75 mm plugs and sockets.
Ø 04 to 12 on MP version

Materials
3 versions, depending on diameter of flow, for low, medium or high pressure
• standard - Ø 25 to 75 mm : 18 / 9 stainless steel and brass with surface treatment
• IA - Ø 04 to 20 mm : high resistance stainless steel and
stainless steel with 17% chrome content
• IB - Ø 04 to 25 mm : high resistance stainless steel and 18/9 stainless steel
Seals : Nitrile (NBR) as standard
Fluorocarbon (FPM), Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM) or Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
as option

Max. working pressure (bar)

depends on diameter and materials
Ø (mm) 04 06 08 12 15 20 25 37 50 75
Standard - - - - - - 16 16 16 16
IA 160 160 160 160 160 160 -
IB 500 500 500 250 250 250 250

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HPX/MA NEW
HIGH PRESSURE

Hydraulic

High pressure
• for use on demanding static and dynamic applications
• and where working environment is harsh such as
hydroforming or the steel industry, …
• high pressure pulsating or vibrating hydraulic lines

Range developed from STÄUBLI

proven mono-coupling applications

Non-spill

Protected sealing

Minimum pressure drop : direct

flow path with no interruption to
fluid flow and consequent
turbulence

Range
Ø 08 - 12 - 20 - 25 - 33 mm

Materials
Predominately stainless steel with high mechanical resistance
Seals : Nitrile (NBR) as standard
Fluorocarbon (FPM) as option

Max. working pressure (bar)

Ø 08 to 25 mm : 500 bar
Ø 33 mm : 350 bar

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SPC NEW
COMPACT

Hydraulic
high pressure
Non-spill

Compact
for a complete integration
into high pressure
hydraulic systems

Installation of plugs and sockets

into pockets for space saving

0 interface gives additional

space saving

Take-up of misalignment
at connection

Optimal flow in a reduced

space envelope.
Full flow is preserved even if
connection stroke is not completed
(tolerance of 2 mm)

Range Non spill flat face design

Ø 03 - 05 - 08 - 12 - 20 mm
Reliability
2 versions the SPC is designed for
- pocket recessed both sides into drilled holes high frequency usage up to
- threaded plug and recessed socket 1 million connections

Materials
High resistance stainless steel
Seals : Nitrile (NBR) as standard
Fluorocarbon (FPM) as option
other options available : consult us

Max. working pressure (bar)

depends on diameter
Ø (mm) 03 05 08 12 20
Pressure (bar) 450 300 250 160 160

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REA/REP Electrical power circuits

MODULAR DESIGN data circuits, control circuits
and measurement

Modular design Safety

wide range of No risks of misconnections :
sizes of housings, inserts housings are indexed on plates and
and number/types of pins inserts are indexed within housings
to avoid connection errors.
Housings protected against dust and
liquid splashes.
Inserts with earth incorporated.
Housings with attachment screw
for earth wire.

Reliability
Excellent resistance to temperature
and vibration of crimped contacts.

Ease of maintenance
Housings are installed and removed
via the rear of the plates for easier
Range replacement of complete pre-cabled
- 3 sizes of housing with straight housings.
or orientable 90° cable ports
Individual replacement of
- inserts : 2 x 70 pins + earth - pin diameters : 1.5 mm to 6 mm as standard crimped pins.
- pins : thermocouple type K (Chromel / Alumel) Assembly and disassembly of inserts
type N (Nisil / Nicrosil) via the rear of the housing by simply
for coaxial cable unscrewing the back adaptor :
for fibre optics no need to disassemble the housing.
Captive back adaptor fixing screws.
- insert with single pin power cable

Materials
- housing : aluminium with O ring sealing
- inserts : NBR synthetic rubber insulating support - silicon : on request
- pins : silverplated alloy CuZn as standard - goldplated pins on request
smooth pins - sockets with laminar contacts
crimped or welded wire connections

Norms
housings protected to IP 67 according to norm NFC 20.010 - CEI 529
connection of wire looms :
threadings according to norm NFC 68 190

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RMA/RMP Pneumatics
MODULAR DESIGN liquids and gases

Modular design
extensive modular range
with a considerable number
of options

Range
- 5 sizes of couplings : 03, 06, 08, 11 and 19 mm

- Alternative materials depending on the applications :

■standard : for compressed air, gases, oils and hydrocarbons… Based on proven STÄUBLI
■IA : for air, water and oil… RBE technology
■IA / HP : for high pressure liquids and gases …
(only available with RMA range) Stepped guiding
■IA / W : for primary vacuum to 10 -3 torr
High resistance steel
- 7 seal options
RBE range couplings may be
- 3 shut-off options :
connected to RMA / RMP plugs
single, double or unvalved

Materials
• standard : mostly stainless steel with 17% chrome content
socket back adaptor in steel treated against corrosion
• IA : mostly stainless steel with 17% chrome content
• IA / HP : stainless steel with 17% chrome content and AISI 316L stainless steel
(only available with RMA range)
• IA / W : internal components AISI 316L stainless steel

Seals : Nitrile (NBR) as standard,

Fluorocarbon (FPM), Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM), Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM),
Fluorosilicon (FMQ), Chloroprene (CR) as option.

Max. working pressure (bar)

depends on diameter of flow and construction
- standard and IA : 50 bar
- IA / HP : depends on diameter, only available with RMA range
Ø (mm) 03 06 08 11 19
Pressure (bar) 400 450 400 350 300

- IA / W : 10 -3 torr

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MANUAL
CONNECTION AND LOCKING SYSTEMS

PUSH BUTTON

For smaller dimensioned plates and

low pressure applications
• Connection by simply pushing
plates together
• Disconnection by pushing the button

LEVER

Locking systems

Rack mechanism
for medium sized plates and
high pressure applications
• robust design
• balanced connection forces

Ball lock
for small or medium sized plates and
low or high pressure applications

• robust locking with a large number of locking balls

• connection and disconnection
via a simple rotation movement of a lever
• optional safety feature which
prevents accidental unlocking :
- via a double movement of the locking lever or
- via removal of the handle, once locked

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SCREW LOCK

for large plates and large bore couplings,

in cases where connection forces are significant
high pressure applications
• may be used for manual connection of multi-coupling plates
(eg on mould pre-heat stations) onto automatic plates
• safety locking via irreversible screw thread
• quick-screw thread

HANDLE

To g g l e c l a m p l o c k i n g
for small and medium sized plates and
high pressure applications
• anti-accidental unlocking safety feature via toggles
making accidental unlocking impossible
• simple and very robust design

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AUTOMATIC
CONNECTION AND LOCKING SYSTEMS

CONNECTION SYSTEMS

Guiding units fitted with pneumatic

or hydraulic cylinder
for medium sized plates
Unit fitted with :
- pneumatic cylinder for low pressure applications
- hydraulic cylinder for medium or high pressure applications
ensures guiding and forward movement of plates

• automatic connection
• monitoring of connected and disconnected positions
via proximity switch

"Pulling system" - connection spindle

for large sized plates and
high pressure applications

• allows easy lead-in of fixed and moving plates

(test benches, filling of tanks)

LOCKING SYSTEMS

By bolt
for medium and large sized plates and
high pressure applications
Ensures a mechanical locking of the plates at limit stop

• unlocking by pneumatic or hydraulic control

• monitoring of locked and unlocked positions
via proximity switch

By locking jaw
For small, medium and large sized plates and
high pressure applications

• particularly suited to demanding

environmental conditions

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LOCKING AND CONNECTION SYSTEM

Screw lock
for large sized plates and high pressure applications
ensures guiding and locking of plates

• 2 versions, depending on connection length

• patented double irreversible screw-lock system which removes
forces acting on customer-side support brackets
by absorption of connection forces
• monitoring of connected and disconnected positions
via proximity switch

Integrated locking
for medium sized plates and
low to medium pressure applications
Ensures the mechanical locking of plates as well
as their connection and disconnection

• locking by simply pushing the plates together

• unlocking, connection and disconnection
via pneumatic or hydraulic control

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GUIDING PINS AND

FLOATABILITY COMPONENTS

The guiding concept is always associated with the floatability concept

GUIDING PINS

remove any misalignments

• pre-guiding of the plates to align correctly
• precise guiding of the plates before coupling connection
• operation of mechanical end stop

• various alternative shapes and lengths of guide pins, depending

on the positioning errors of the plates to be connected

F L OATA B I L I T Y C O M P O N E N T S
ensure removal of misalignments
• mechanical elastic device
(spring or spring washers)
• elastic device incorporating rubber washers
(elastic bushes)

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Pourdefine
To définirthe
la solution la plus adaptée
most suitable à votre application,
solution,
faites appel à vos techniciens-conseil STÄUBLI
consult the team of Staubli Senior Sales Engineers.
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