Does the QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 require specific maintenance or servicing intervals?

The QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 does not list specific scheduled maintenance intervals in the provided description. General recommended practices for this high-quality AISI 316 quick coupling are: inspect visually before use for damage or wear; check seals (Viton) for hardening, cuts or leaks; verify proper operation of the valve; perform leak tests after installation or any service (the product is factory tested at 68 bar); replace seals or damaged parts as required; keep within specified working pressure (103 bar) and operating temperature (-26Â°C to +204Â°C). For critical applications (aviation, medical, gas) adopt a periodic inspection and test schedule per applicable industry standards and your internal procedures.

Can the QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 be used with oxygen or other specialty gases?

The QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 is not recommended for use with oxygen or other specialty oxidizing gases without prior consultation and verification. Although the QC6 is made of AISI 316 stainless steel, rated to 103 bar working pressure, factory tested to 68 bar, and uses Viton seals (operating â26Â°C to +204Â°C), these materials and seals may not be compatible or safe for oxygen service or certain specialty gases due to risks of ignition, chemical incompatibility, or outgassing. Key considerations: - Oxygen service requires components cleaned and prepared to oxygen-clean and oxygen-compatible standards to remove contaminants (oil, grease, machining residues) that can cause combustion under highâpressure oxygen. - Viton is not universally approved for highâpressure oxygen or some specialty gases; alternative oxygen-compatible elastomers (e.g., specific grades of PTFE, silicone, or oxygen-rated fluoroelastomers) may be required. - Material compatibility and safety depend on the specific specialty gas (reactivity, toxicity, required purity, pressure and temperature). - Certification or documentation that the specific assembly has been oxygen-cleaned and rated for oxygen/specialty gas service is necessary. Recommendation: Do not use the QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 for oxygen or specialty gases unless you obtain explicit confirmation from the manufacturer that the unit has been oxygen-cleaned, uses oxygen-compatible seals and materials for the intended gas and conditions, and is certified for that specific gas service.

QC-LOK® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6

Q: Is the QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 compatible with other Instrumentation Standard quick couplings?

Yes. The QC-LOKÂ® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6 is compatible with other Instrumentation Standard quick couplings. The QC6 is expressly compliant with the Instrumentation Standard and stated as interchangeable with Instrumentation Standard quick couplings from other manufacturers. It is made of AISI 316 stainless steel, factory-tested to 68 bar for leaks, rated for working pressure up to 103 bar, uses Viton sealing, and operates from â26Â°C to +204Â°C.so it will mate with other Instrumentation Standard couplings that follow the same specifications.

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QC-LOK® bulkhead socket with connection for tube, stainless steel, type QC6

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Material	SS – stainless steel

QC6 quick coupling socket compliant with Instrumentation Standard with valve, with LET-LOK® connection, for panel mounting. QC6 is a high-quality quick coupling used in aviation, gas industry, medical, pharmaceutical, and laboratories. All quick couplings are factory tested at a pressure of 68 bar to check for leaks. Interchangeable with Instrumentation standard quick couplings from other manufacturers. Material: AISI 316 steel. Working pressure: 103 bar. Sealing: viton. Operating temperature: from -26°C to +204°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Price	Quantity	Actions	Catalogue
HM-QC6-B-LBC-06-SS	QC6 quick coupling bulkhead socket, LET-LOK 3/8", SS	-	106	In stock	0 zł		Enquiry
HM-QC6-B-LBM-10-SS	QC6 quick-connect bulkhead socket, LET-LOK 10 mm, SS	-	106	In stock	0 zł		Enquiry

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QC6 quick coupling socket compliant with Instrumentation Standard with valve, with LET-LOK® connection, for panel mounting. QC6 is a high-quality quick coupling used in aviation, gas industry, medical, pharmaceutical, and laboratories. All quick couplings are factory tested at a pressure of 68 bar to check for leaks. Interchangeable with Instrumentation standard quick couplings from other manufacturers. Material: AISI 316 steel. Working pressure: 103 bar. Sealing: viton. Operating temperature: from -26°C to +204°C.