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This section provides an overview for breakaway couplings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 44 breakaway coupling manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A breakaway coupling is a safety device designed to transmit force or torque between a rotating shaft and its mechanical surroundings. Its key characteristic is the ability to automatically separate when subjected to excessive torque or force, thereby preventing damage to the machinery.
This disconnection feature acts as a safeguard during unexpected overload conditions, effectively protecting the machinery's integrity by isolating the excess load. It is particularly beneficial in preventing catastrophic failures in agricultural equipment like tractors and industrial systems such as conveyor belts, where it absorbs shocks and overloads to maintain operational safety.
Utilized widely in the mechanical linkage of power transmission devices, breakaway couplings play a crucial role in enhancing the durability and reliability of machinery across various industries.
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OPW Engineered Systems, A Dover Company, established in 1892 and headquartered in Ohio, US, is a manufacturer of quick and dry disconnect fittings designed to meet any fluid handling need. The company offers grade top and bottom loading arms, swivel joints, sight flow indicators, quick and dry disconnect couplers, and safety breakaways. It also designs and manufactures touch-free and friction car wash systems. Its products can reduce tank turbulence, vapors, and generation of static electricity. Moreover, the company has achieved ISO-9000 certification. It serves industries such as chemical, transportation, retail fueling, and vehicle wash.
Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, LLC is a manufacturer of hose couplings, valves, and many other products, established in 1916 and headquartered in Chestertown, United States of America. The company offers actuators, brass fittings, cams and grooves, and engineered fluid transfer couplings. It also produces hydraulic couplings, adapters, and valves, pipe, weld, and tube fittings, and pneumatic accessories. The applications of the products pertain to various engineering purposes. It has passed 3-A, ASSE, EHEDG, ISO 9001:2015, and NSF certifications.
WEH GmbH Verbindungstechnik is a manufacturer of refueling components for gasses, fuel, and industrial liquids that was established in 1973 in Illertissen, Bavaria, Germany. The company primarily produces shut-off valves for technical gas plants and systems, and quick connectors for pressure or leak testing. It also offers refueling components for hydrogen or natural gas applications, including breakaways, receptacles, and nozzles for dispensing operations. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, and mainly serves clients in the automotive and aerospace industries.
WEH Technologies Inc., USA was created in 2008 in Texas as the American branch of WEH GmbH which was founded in 1973 in Germany. The company is a designer and manufacturer of components for the gas and hydrogen refueling industries. The company’s 4 product lines are Quick Connectors, CNG Refueling Components, H2 Refueling Components, and Check Valves. Quick Connectors are used in manufacturing, automation, HVAC, and other industrial uses. CNG Refueling Components are used in CNG vehicles, car stations, and bus stations. Hydrogen Refueling Components are used in hydrogen vehicles and refueling stations.
Stäubli began in Horgen, Switzerland in 1892. Stäubli designs, produces, distributes, and provides support for products for numerous industries including aerospace, alternative fuels, medical devices, packaging, photovoltaics, and semiconductors. Stäubli has 4 primary product lines including electrical connectors, fluid connectors, robotics, and textile. Electrical connector products include cable couplers, modular connectors, and test and measurement connectors. Fluid connectors include mold clamping systems, quick and dry disconnect couplings, and safety breakaway couplings. Robotics include industrial robots, collaborative robots, and mobile robots. Textile includes weaving preparation and frame weaving.
Centre Tank Services Ltd., started in 1987 and based in Sutton Coldfield, UK, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of fuel tank equipment. Its product portfolio includes fuel transfer pumps, fuel tank gauges, and valves, and some of its customers are tank manufacturers, fuel distributors, and hydraulic companies. It also makes tank alarms for chemical storage and diesel refueling applications and stocks over 2,000 product lines. It is the parent company of Castle Pumps Ltd and Whisper Pumps Ltd, and the UK agent for Italy’s Piusi. It has customers in over 75 countries, and it can install and service its products on-site.
Trelleborg AB, a company founded in 1905 and headquartered in Trelleborg, Sweden, is a manufacturer that provides solutions for extreme cold, heat, pressure, or the tremendous power of nature. The company offers a wide range of products, including Cassette Seal CSL 1500, Pneumatic seals, O-rings, and more. It also has a shop called Seals-Shop that offers various products, such as Rod and Piston Seals. It provides rubber wear liners with synthetic rubber and chemical resistance. It has received the Excellence in Quality 2018 Award and Certificate of Merit from Hyster-Yale Group. It serves various industries, including Aerospace, Agriculture, and more.
Guyson International Limited, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is a custom manufacturer offering machinery for surface treatment and finishing of components. Its product range includes blast finishing equipment for surface treatment processes, spray washes for parts cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning equipment for precision cleaning, manual blast cabinets for abrasive blasting, and automated blast systems for high-volume repeatable tasks. The company is registered to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, while its Hose & Couplings division, based in Guiseley near Leeds, is also accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2015.
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*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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3 | 42.9% |
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Germany
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2 | 28.6% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 14.3% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 14.3% |
