Test Report: SFC Full-Flow Ball-Valve Connector (DN50)

Our full-flow ball-valve quick disconnect (self-locking, bidirectional, DN50) was tested by an independent, nationally accredited metrology institute working to ISO/IEC 17025, CNAS-accredited and a CIPM-MRA signatory. All 18 tests were passed.

CLzn2024-01468Report no.
DN50Nominal size
18 / 18tests passed
09–11/2024Test period
ISO 17025 · CNASAccredited lab

Test results at a glance

No.TestCriterion (excerpt)Result
1Visual & dimensional checkClean, burr-free surface, no cracks; dimensions within drawing/standard tolerances; ball valve opens/closes properlyPass
2InterchangeabilityConsistent connection in every pairing; pressure does not drop at max. working pressurePass
3Minimum burst pressureNo water traces after burst test; couples 5× without issue afterwardsPass
4Max. working pressureRamped to 16 bar within 5 min; no pressure drop over 30 sPass
5Flow resistancePressure-drop / flow curve recordedPass
6Connection / mating forceUnpressurized: coupling <5 N·m, handle <1 N·m; under pressure: coupling <20 N·m, handle <2 N·mPass
7Helium leak rateAt 10 bar, helium leak rate < 1×10⁻⁶ Pa·m³/sPass
8High/low temperature cyclingAfter cycling, 16 bar with no pressure drop; couples 5× afterwardsPass
9Thermal shockAfter thermal shock, 16 bar with no pressure dropPass
10Low-temperature storage−40 °C for 72 h; no damage, full function afterwardsPass
11High-temperature storage120 °C for 72 h; no damage, full function afterwardsPass
12Repeated under-pressure mating1000 mating cycles under pressure; still sealed and fully functionalPass
13Spillage per matingAt 6 bar, avg. loss DN50 < 15 g/cycle (DN20 <5, DN32 <7, DN40 <12)Pass
14Salt spray96 h salt spray; no corrosion, no rust spotsPass
15VibrationNo damage/loosening, no leakage; passes max. working pressurePass
16ShockNo damage/loosening, no leakage; passes max. working pressurePass
17Mold / fungusGrowth ≤ level 2Pass
18Drop testNo visible damage after drop test, full function retainedPass

Test standards (selection)

Matching product line and sizing: Fluid Connectors (UQD) overview.

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Tested by an independent, nationally accredited metrology institute (ISO/IEC 17025, CNAS). The results refer to the tested samples (DN50). The full test report (report no. CLzn2024-01468) is available on request.