VARIQUIK COUPLING SYSTEM FOR VERSATILE,PRODUCTIVE FILLING OF MEDICAL OXYGEN CYLINDERS



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Minneapolis, MN—July 15, 2008—
FasTest’s VariQuik coupling system creates versatility in medical oxygen filling applications. Companies that service the medical oxygen industry use two types of standard connections for filling oxygen cylinders—specifically, the industry approved CGA 540 and CGA 870 connection styles. Traditionally, the capital investment required a dedicated cylinder filling rack to each style, oxygen source and medical oxygen connector to interface between the source and cylinders to be filled.

The versatile VariQuik coupling system provides a quick change for the oxygen filling rack and connection to the CGA 540 and CGA 870 from a single oxygen source. In the application, the VariQuik coupler is added to the oxygen source, and the FasTest MediMate 540 and MediMate 870 medical oxygen connectors for the CGA 540 and CGA 870, respectively, are outfitted with a flexible pigtail hose and mating connector to the VariQuik coupler. This simple change makes a dedicated oxygen filling rack easily converted back and forth between the CGA 540 and CGA 870 connections. This keeps the rack busy at all times and a dedicated rack an option, but not a requirement.

Other features of the VariQuik include:
  • Brass and stainless steel construction for strength, durability and maximum operating pressure of 3600 psi.
  • “Green-to-Go” indicator to ensure proper and complete connection prior to filling.
  • Internal locking mechanism for safety to prevent accidental disconnect by operator during fill or pressurization.
FasTest is dedicated manufacturer of productivity and high quality improvement connection tools for pressure and vacuum testing applications. FasTest’s complete line of specialty connectors are designed to provide leak-tight, reliable connections for industrial manufacturing applications. Custom leak test capabilities are available for unusual or unique requirements.

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1-800-444-2373 • www.fastestinc.com • fastsales@fastestinc.com