Chuck Lock System for Expanded Pipes
and Bulged Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCHS TypeA special chuck lock system is employed toreduce lock scratches and improve pressureresistance.
Suits for high pressure use.
• Simply push pipes into the Pipe Cupla for connection.
• Locking the outer surface of pipe with the special collet chuck
reduces lock scratches and improves pressure resistance.
• A model with sleeve stopper mechanism is also available on request.
It prevents accidental disconnection after connecting the Pipe Cuplato pipes.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Expanded Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCB TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withexpanded pipes and spool pipes.
Easy to handle with the ball lock system using
sleeve operation.
• Connects directly to pipes.
• Employs a ball lock system to grip on the outer surface of pipe.
• A model equipped with automatic shut-off valve or sleeve lock mechanism
to prevent accidental disconnection is available on request.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test

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For Bulged Pipes and Spool Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCBW TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withbulged pipes and spool pipes.
Resistance to bending forces and vibration isincreased by employing a double-row ball locksystem.
• Simply push pipes into the Pipe Cupla for connection.
• Employs a double-row ball lock system to grip on theouter surface of pipe securely and to increase resistanceto bending forces and vibration.
• A model equipped with automatic shut-off valve or sleevelock mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection isavailable on request.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Bulged Pipes and Spool Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCP Type
Employs a plastic chuck that scarcely
scratches pipes.
Great workability with lighter weight.
• Simply push pipes into the Pipe Cupla for connection.
• A plastic chuck scarcely scratches pipes.
• Improves workability with lighter weight.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

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For Straight Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCBL TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withstraight pipes.
Employs a ball lock system to grip on the outersurface of pipe. Improved connection anddisconnection with lever operation.
• Connects directly to straight pipes.
• A ball lock system grips on the outer surface of pipe.
• Employs a lever operation system for easy connection
and disconnection.
• Employs an aluminum body to lighten the weight
and to improve workability.
• Particularly suitable for refrigerator assembly lines.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test

For Straight Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCLB TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withstraight pipes.
Employs a ball lock system to grip on the outersurface of pipe.
One-handed lever operation facilitates easy
connection and disconnection with pipes.
• Connects directly to straight pipes.
• A ball lock system grips on the outer surface of pipe.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

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For Straight Pipes

PCV Type Cupla

with Residual Pressure
Release Device
Equipped with the residual pressure releasedevice. Lever operation releases the residualpressure for easy disconnection.
• Made up of PCV Type Cupla and the residual pressure
release device.
• Raising the lever of the residual pressure releasedevice releases the residual pressure for easy
pipe disconnection.
• Suits for refrigerants that require highpressure.

Close
Open (Residual pressure release)

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Pipes with Fittings

Pipe Cupla PCB TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withpipe fittings.
A ball lock system grips on the rear of the hex.
nut of pipe fitting upon connection.
• Connects directly to pipe fittings.
• Simply push pipes into the Pipe Cupla for connection. The balls in the
Pipe Cupla grip on the rear of the hex. nut of pipe fitting upon connection.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

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For Straight Pipes and Pipes with Blind Rubber Plugs

Pipe Cupla PCW TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withstraight pipes and pipes with blind rubber plugs.
Frequent connection and disconnection can beeasily made with the unique lever operation.
• Connects directly to pipes.
• Unique lock design on pipes allows some slight variations in pipe dimensions.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Large Diameter Straight Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCA TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withlarge diameter straight pipes.
Employs a special chuck lock system.
High pressure resistant version is also available
on request.
• Connects directly to large diameter straight pipes.
• Employs a special chuck lock system to grip on the outer surface of pipe.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test

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For Special Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCD Type
Simply push the Pipe Cupla
onto pipe fittings.
Unique locking mechanism
provides outstanding pressure
resistance and air-tightness.
• Applicable to pipes with a wide variety of fittings.
• A special clamp locks the outer surface of pipe.
• A model equipped with sleeve lock mechanism to prevent accidental
disconnection is available on request.

Applications
Charging work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test

High Pressure Type for Spool Pipes

Pipe Cupla PCH TypeSuits for connection and disconnection withspool pipes.
A special chuck lock system reduces lockscratches and improves pressure resistance.
• Simply push spool pipes into the Pipe Cupla for connection.
• A special chuck lock system is employed to reduce lock scratches andimprove pressure resistance.
• A model equipped with sleeve lock mechanism to prevent accidental
disconnection is available on request.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

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Screw-in Type Cupla

Screw Cupla PCSI TypeBy pushing the Screw Cupla direct to thefemale thread for connection improves
operating efficiency.
• Connects directly to the female thread.
• Simply push the Screw Cupla into the female thread.
The safety design ensures an instant and secure grip on thethread with the locking claws upon connection.
• Time-consuming screw tightening work is eliminated,
resulting in reduced connection time.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Locking at the Leading End of Workpiece from the Inside

Pipe Cupla PCBI Type
Employs balls to lock at the leading end ofworkpiece from the inside.
Greatly improves workability.
• Simply push the back end of the Pipe Cupla toward the workpiece forconnection. The balls in the Pipe Cupla lock at the leading end of theworkpiece from the inside upon connection.
• Internal pressure is utilized to enhance the sealing performance between
the Pipe Cupla and workpiece.
• Time-consuming connection work is eliminated.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

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For Locking at the Leading End of Workpiece from the Inside

Pipe Cupla PCI Type

Employs chucks to lock at the leading end ofworkpiece from the inside.
Greatly improves workability.
• Simply push the back end of the Pipe Cupla toward the workpiece forconnection. The chucks in the Pipe Cupla securely lock at the leading
end of the workpiece from the inside upon connection.
• Internal pressure is utilized to enhance the sealing performance between
the Pipe Cupla and workpiece.
• Time-consuming connection work is eliminated.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Pipe Inner Wall Lock

Pipe Cupla PCIF Type
Employs chucks to grip on the inner wall of pipe.
Suitable for applications with a small amountof clearance.
• Moving the lever of the Pipe Cupla horizontally completes connection with the pipe.
• Pushing the rod shaped part of the Pipe Cupla into the inside of pipe andmoving the lever horizontally activates the chucks to grip on the inner wall ofpipe securely.
• Lever operation seals the fluid passage at the inner wall and the leading
end of pipe.
• Time-consuming connection work is eliminated.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test

A PCIF type shown below is available on request.

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For Automatic Pipe Disconnection

AUTO Cupla APCB Type
Automatic Pipe Disconnection Type.
Contributes to energy and labor saving on theproduction line.
• Simply push pipes into the Auto Cupla for connection.
• Air-driven mechanism is employed in the Auto Cupla to disconnect the pipe
automatically.
When an air pressure of 0.5 to 0.6 MPa (5 to 6 kgf/cm2) is applied to section A,
the pipe is automatically disconnected.

Section A

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test

For Refrigerant Charge Valves Used in
Car Air conditioner Production Lines

PCB Type Cupla
for Charge Valves

Quick connection and disconnection withrefrigerant charge valves (JRA2009 standard)
used in car air conditioner
production lines.
• Greatly improve workability in charging refrigerants and vacuum suction.

Applications
Charging Work
Pressure Resistance Test
Leak Test
Vacuum Suction Test
Valve built-in types are alsoavailable on request.

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For high pressure use

For low pressure use