WEH® Connectors
for the Breathing Air Industry
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1.1 | Overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
2.2 | Ordering����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
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4.2 | Ordering��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
5 | CLICKMATE™ | Versions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 18
5.1 | Overview��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
6.2 | Ordering��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
7 | Further information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
7.1 | Technical appendix������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
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1 | Breathing air products 1.1 | Overview
Since 1973 WEH has offered an innovative range of quick connectors for pressure and function testing that achieves a
connection in seconds. Included in the vast product range are WEH® Connectors for filling BA cylinders and for testing
respiratory protective equipment.
Satisfied customers range from manufacturers of filling rigs to fire brigades and BA laboratories.
Clickmate™ TW154 for conversion of existing filling rigs and upgrading hose filling systems
Breathing air (BA) cylinders can now be filled quickly and easily using WEH® conversion kits
fitted to existing installations.
The CLICKMATE™ TW154 grips directly into the thread of the cylinder valve thus eliminating
strenuous hand tightening. A pressure assisted sealing piston provides a leak tight seal. The
quick connection to the thread is achieved by moving an actuating loop through 90° which
simultaneously engages the valve threads, sealing piston and a safety mechanism that
prevents disconnection under pressure.
The WEH® Conversion kits are designed for upgrading existing filling rigs. Both 200 bar and 300 bar versions are available.
The quick connectors are also available for upgrading hose filling systems.
Faster Testing of respiratory protective equipment with the type TW156 quick connector
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Illustrations
Existing BA cylinder filling rig after it has been upgraded to using the CLICKMATE™ TW154
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2 | CLICKMATE™ TW154 2.1 | General
Description
Features
• Connection directly to the standard threads of the
cylinder valves
• Quick connection in seconds without hand tightening
• Filling of breathing air cylinders becomes even easier
and more efficient
• Improves operational safety and ergonomics
CLICKMATE™ TW154 quick connector is designed for filling breathing air cylinders. Existing filling rigs equipped with screw
connectors can be upgraded without problems.
The CLICKMATE™ TW154 uses the split collet thread design that locks securely into standard threads of cylinder valves.
Connection is made by lowering the operating loop through 90° which locks the split collet jaws into the cylinder valve and
actuates the sealing piston. An integrated safety mechanism prevents disconnection under pressure.
CLICKMATE™ TW154 is available for 200 bar systems (designated by a black lever) and 300 bar systems (designated by a
red lever).
All connector designs are in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED97/23/EC and are subjected to 100,000
cycles of extensive pressure and durability tests prior to their introduction to the product range.
Application
Quick connector for filling of BA cylinders in fire brigade BA filling installations for direct connection to existing filling rigs
that have balancers to equalize weight and height.
TECHNICAL DATA
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System Overview
Locking nut
Adaptor
M16x1.5
NS 1“-14
1
W30225
Sealing
A/F14
Quick connector on collar Ø
A/F30
CLICKMATE™ TW154 300 bar
(loop no. 72)
M16x1.5
1
W30124
Plane sealing
A/F14
with o-ring
A/F30
NS 1“-14
G1/4“
1
W35631
Plane sealing
A/F14
Quick connector A/F30 with copper disc
CLICKMATE™ TW154 300 bar
(loop no. 1)
2
Weight and height
balancing system
TZ100
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102
A
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Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
198
200 bar L
102
102
A
70
Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
198
L
102
(black lever)
A
CLICKMATE™ TW154
Ø 40
200 bar L
102
96
A
70
Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
218
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accessories
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3 | CLICKMATE™ TW154 3.1 | General
Features
• Connection directly to the standard threads of the
cylinder valves
• Quick connection in seconds without hand tightening
• Filling of breathing air cylinders becomes even easier
and more efficient
• Improves operational safety and ergonomics
CLICKMATE™ TW154 quick connector is designed for filling respiratory air cylinders. Existing connectors for hose filling can
be upgraded without problems.
The CLICKMATE™ TW154 uses the split collet thread design that locks securely into standard threads of cylinder valves.
Connection is made by lowering the operating loop through 90° which locks the split collet jaws into the cylinder valve and
actuates the sealing piston. An integrated safety mechanism prevents disconnection under pressure.
CLICKMATE™ TW154 is available for 200 bar systems (designated by a black lever) and 300 bar systems (designated by a
red lever).
All connector designs are in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED97/23/EC and are subjected to 100,000
cycles of extensive pressure and durability tests prior to their introduction to the product range.
Application
Quick connector for filling of BA cylinders in fire brigade BA filling installations for direct connection to hose filling systems.
TECHNIcal DATa
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System Overview
M16x1.5 Adaptor
W50357
2
Quick connector Filling hose
CLICKMATE™ TW154 300 bar 3
M16x1.5
M16x1.5
(loop no. 72)
Quick connector
CLICKMATE™ TW154 300 bar
(loop no. 1) A/F27
2
G5/8“
M16x1.5
Adaptor
300 bar
W33959
A/F27
2
G5/8“
M16x1.5
Adaptor
200 bar
W32294
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97
A
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Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
194
200 bar L
97
102
A
70
Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
194
L
97
(black lever)
A
CLICKMATE™ TW154
Ø 40
200 bar L
97
96
A
70
Ø 40
Ø 35
Ø 45
B1
214
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» CLICKMATE™ TW154 | for direct connection to hose filling systems
accessories
The swivel joint TD1 prevents twisting of the hose and enables the axial aligning of the connector.
2 Adaptor
Adaptor for connection to the filling hose resp. for connection of the filling hose with the filling rig.
3 Filling hose
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4 | CLICKMATE™ TW154 4.1 | General
description
Features
• Suitable for rigidly mounted twin cylinder packs
• 90° media inlet
• Quick connection in seconds without hand tightening
• Improves operational safety and ergonomics
A special version of the CLICKMATE™ TW154 quick connector enables easy filling of rigidly mounted twin cylinder packs.
Normally the filling hose has to be screwed manually into the cylinder valve, but now the screw connectors used can be
replaced with the CLICKMATE™ TW154 connector.
The lateral 90° media inlet of the CLICKMATE™ TW154 enables the connector to be easily positioned within the carrying
handle of the cylinder pack and then connected to the cylinder valve. An integrated swivel joint helps to align the WEH®
connector to the valve, thus eliminating hose twisting. The CLICKMATE™ TW154 uses the split collet thread design that
locks securely into standard threads of cylinder valves. The split collet design system locks securely and the connection
is made by lowering the lateral operating lever through 90°, locking the split jaws into the cylinder valve and actuating the
sealing piston. An integrated safety mechanism prevents disconnection under pressure.
CLICKMATE™ TW154 is available for 200 bar systems (designated by a black lever) and 300 bar systems (designated by a
red lever).
All connector designs are in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED97/23/EC and are subjected to 100,000
cycles of extensive pressure and durability tests prior to their introduction to the product range.
Application
Quick connector for filling of BA twin cylinder packs in fire brigade BA filling installations for direct connection to hose filling
systems.
TECHNIcal DATa
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» CLICKMATE™ TW154 | for filling twin cylinder packs
System Overview
2
Filling hose
3
Adaptor
1
Adaptor
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4 | CLICKMATE™ TW154 4.2 | Ordering
Ø 25
B1
A/F22
Adaptor
W5108 A/F17
170
A
Ø 35
Ø 20
Ø 45
92
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accessories
1 Adaptor
Adaptor W50357 has to be used for hose filling when using the filling hose (2).
2 Filling hose
3 Adaptor
Adaptor for connection of the filling hose with the filling rig.
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5 | CLICKMATE™ 5.1 | Overview
» CLICKMATE™ | Versions
Of course there are many other versions of our CLICKMATE™ Connectors available, e.g. with operating lever, venting valve or
check valve.
And WEH also offers quick connectors for other standards, for example the CGA standard.
That’s only a small variety of special connectors. Please do not hesitate to contact us for other versions!
CLICKMATE™ TW154 with venting and check valve for Internal threads
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6 | WEH® Connector TW156 6.1 | General
Description
Features
• Quick connection in seconds without hand tightening
• Robust design
• Easy connection means no straining of muscles,
joints, etc.
• Improves operational safety and ergonomics
The type TW156 quick connector can be connected to the manual inlet valve of the respiratory protective device without hand
tightening. The clamping jaws grip into the thread and the pressure-tight connection is made within seconds. The quick
connector may either be mounted directly to the existing test unit or connected by a hose to the test unit. When used with a
hose, the connector must be securely anchored when not in use.
The type TW156 quick connector simplifies testing procedures and shortens test times and is available with manual or
pneumatic actuation.
Application
Quick connector for testing respiratory protective equipment up to max. 300 bar.
Connection to SCBAs of fire brigades Connection to special test unit Sample of test unit and SCBA
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System Overview
For the type TW156 various actuations and extensions are available. The following diagram shows the different versions.
B3 B2 B2 B2
B1
Actuation H
manually
A
Handwheel
respiratory protective equipment
Actuation V
pneumatically
P1
Actuation P
P2 pneumatically
Port definition
B1 Media inlet
B3 Media inlet on versions with adaptor for filling hose G1/2“ - M16x1.5
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6 | WEH® Connector TW156 6.2 | Ordering
Ordering | Quick connector TW156 with extension 90 / 130 mm for SCBA with carrying system
approx. dimensions (mm)
141
100
Ø 30 Ø 30
B2
B2
67
67
47
47
G1/2” G1/2”
95
G1/2”
18
G1/4” (P2)
32 18
46
Ø 39
G1/8” (P1)
Pressure Inlet B2
Part No. Description Actuation
(PN) (external thread)
C1-33718 Elbow extension 130 mm 300 bar Manually H G5/8“
C1-55849 Elbow extension 130 mm 300 bar Pneumatically P G5/8“
C1-75998 Elbow extension 130 mm 300 bar Pneumatically V G5/8“
C1-55640 Elbow extension 90 mm 300 bar Manually H G5/8“
C1-88567 Elbow extension 90 mm 300 bar Pneumatically P G5/8“
C1-94723 Elbow extension 90 mm 300 bar Pneumatically V G5/8“
Ordering | Quick connector TW156 with extension 65 mm for SCBA with carrying system
approx. dimensions (mm)
75
Ø 30
B2
18
100
32
80
Ø 39
G1/8” (P1)
Pressure Inlet B2
Part No. Description Actuation
(PN) (external thread)
C1-35615 Elbow extension 65 mm 300 bar Manually H G5/8“
C1-67670 Elbow extension 65 mm 300 bar Pneumatically V G5/8“
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W46997
G1/2”
B1
18
32
46
Ø 39
G1/8” (P1)
Pressure
Part No. Description* Actuation Inlet B1 / B3
(PN)
Without elbow extension
C1-18581 300 bar Pneumatically V G1/2“ internal thread
(Labtec 100)
C1-33939 Without elbow extension 300 bar Manually H G1/2“ internal thread
Incl. adaptor W46997; G1/2“ internal thread /
C1-47019 300 bar Manually H
without elbow extension M16x1.5 external thread
* hoses not included
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7 | Further information 7.1 | Technical appendix
» Technical appendix
Definitions
Abbreviation Definition
Pressure specifications
Test pressure to which the component is tested for structural integrity during
PT Test pressure
acceptance testing (normally PS x 1.43 up to 1.5)
Dimensions
Ports
Technical notes
Term Definition
Temperature range The temperature ranges stated cover most common applications. The seal material used has higher or lower
temperature limits dependant on material
(e.g. NBR -30 °C up to +100 °C, FKM -20 °C up to +200 °C, EPDM -40 °C up to +150 °C).
Under such extreme temperature conditions the suitability of WEH® Products to the application has to be
checked specifically. If necessary, we can develop special solutions.
Pressure - For higher temperatures the max. operating pressure needs to be reduced dependant on the application.
temperature - Possible values therefore are: 50 °C - 5 %, 100 °C - 10 %, 150 °C - 20 %.
compensation In case of doubt, please contact us! When using certain materials, for example plastics, the valves need to be
further derated.
Suitability for When selecting a component, the total system design must be considered to ensure safe, trouble free
application performance. The correct selection of a component, material, temperature, pressure range as well as proper
installation, operation and maintenance are the responsibility of the customer.
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7.2 | Brochure data
» Brochure data
Maximum care has been taken compiling this catalogue based on many years of experience.
However we must point out, that all catalogue data is only valid, if it was expressly confirmed in the individual order. We
cannot guarantee the veracity of the data and the introductions in individual cases due to the large variety of applications
for WEH® Products, and the unknown parameters and conditions of use. We have to refer to the individual order.
The limits of use for pressure, temperature etc. in this catalogue are theoretical data calculated on the basis of tests.
Because of different operating conditions we cannot guarantee that the data do accord with the special use of the client.
It has to be considered, that in the practical use interactive interferences of data parameters can cause the change of the
maximum values. Especially if the operating conditions are extreme, the WEH company must be consulted before the use
of the products. Therefore the requested values should be stated in the individual order, especially for extreme operating
conditions.
Furthermore we point out, that we cannot guarantee for misprints, uncompleted data or misinterpretation. The illustration
of the products is for demonstration only. The exact form and design of the product is only defined by the individual order.
The brochure is only an integral part of the contract, if it is agreed expressly. Dimensions and other technical data in this
catalogue are without obligation.
By the transfer of an up to date brochure or document all precursory versions will run out of validity. As a matter of principle
the latest up to date version of brochures and other documents are valid. These versions can be inquired by the WEH company.
Our general terms and conditions and the agreement on protection of know-how and quality assurance are valid for consign-
ments and all other services, unless otherwise agreed. We do not accept general terms and conditions of the purchaser.
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7 | Further information 7.3 | Other products
» Other products
Other products of WEH Precision Connectors
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» Design and production
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