Quick-fit connector for hose line used in food and drinks or pharmaceutical plant using O-ring seals for preventing ingress of dirt and maintaining high hygiene standards

摘要

The quick-fit connector (1) has a termination piece (3) fitted into the end of the hose line (2) and a fixing element (5) securing the hose line to the termination piece. A first interface (6) is provided between the termination piece and a further hose line component (4), a second interface (7) is provided between the termination piece and the fixing element, a third interface (8) is provided between the fixing element and the termination piece and a fourth interface (9) is provided between the fixing element and the hose line, the first and fourth interfaces provided with O-ring seals (13,18).