The patented XM Quick Connector is claimed to be suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty uses, including charge air and cooling systems in the passenger and heavy duty vehicles industry as well as in industrial applications.
Future generations of turbocharged engines will be higher loaded to reduce fuel consumption and comply with emissions standards. As a result, pressures and temperatures will rise. Werner Deggim, group CEO explained: "The efficient use of scarce resources, for instance fossil fuels, is becoming more important globally. We at NORMA Group monitor the technological implications of this trend very closely."
"We anticipate our customers' demands with this innovative quick connector. Our new product solution responds to their need for tight connections in tougher requirements and supports our customers in reducing fuel consumption," he added.
The XM is characterised by extreme pressure resistance of more than five bar and temperature resistance ranging from - 40°C to up to 230°C. Its innovative claw ring provides 360° locking on the spigot for a sealed and stable connection, which also keeps the connection free from all kinds of deposits such as dust, debris, oil or water build-up.
Moreover, the claw ring allows for fast, easy and safe assembly without any special tools. The connector can simply be placed on the spigot while the claws are open. This plug and play mechanism requires only low assembly forces. Once installed, the XM Quick Connector withstands extreme pull off forces. A screwdriver can then be used to disconnect it. For a stable connection, a double crimp from inside and multiple smaller crimps from outside keep the standard hose in place and provide an additional seal between the hose and the connector. In addition, the connector's compact design allows for more design flexibility because it takes up ten percent less space than current connectors.
The quick connector can be applied to hoses and plastic tubes and is available in the size range 40 mm to 95 mm. For standard hoses, it comes with a double crimp, and for plastic tubes with a single crimp. It fits the German VDA spigot design and the Swedish SAE and other standards can also be manufactured on demand.
