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HAN-KU20M20P

Knuckle Unions - Hansen Quick Connect - KU

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Hansen Knuckle Unions

Application

Knuckle Union 9° Bend Illustratio

The Hansen Knuckle Unions are used to connect and disconnect pipe work or valves quickly and easily from pumps and existing installations. The Knuckle Union has the added benefit of a 9 degree ‘Knuckle’ movement providing greater flexibility at installation time and removing the necessity of the pipe work having to line up exactly with your pump.

Product Sizes and Pressure Ratings

  • Code - Metric - Imperial

Knuckle Union - Poly - Male BSPT

  • KU20M20P - 20mm x 20mm -" x 3/4"
  • KU20M25P - 20mm x 25mm - 3/4" x 1"
  • KU25M20P - 25mm x 20mm - 1" x 3/4"
  • KU25M25P - 25mm x 25mm - 1" x 1"
  • KU25M32P - 25mm x 32mm - 1" x 1 1/4"
  • KU32M25P - 32mm x 25mm - 1 1/4" x 1"
  • KU32M32P - 32mm x 32mm - 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union - Female BSPT - Male BSPT

  • KU20M20F - 20mm x 20mm - 3/4" x 3/4"
  • KU25M25F - 25mm x 25mm - 1" x 1"
  • KU32M32F - 32mm x 32mm - 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union - Poly - Female BSPT

  • KU20F20P - 20mm x 20mm - 3/4" x 3/4"
  • KU25F25P - 25mm x 25mm - 1" x 1"
  • KU32F32P - 32mm x 32mm - 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union - Poly - Poly

  • KU20P20P - 20mm x 20mm - 3/4" x 3/4"
  • KU25P25P - 25mm x 25mm - 1" x 1"
  • KU32P32P - 32mm x 32mm - 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

All the above Knuckle Unions are rated for 10 Bar Pressure.

Features and Applications

  • Knuckle Unions are used to connect and disconnect pipe work or valves quickly and easily from pumps and existing installations.
  • Provide ultimate flexibility around pumps.
  • Offer a quick connect / disconnect solution around pumps or along the trunk of a pipe.
  • 9º ‘Knuckle’ movement provides greater flexibility at installation time and removes the necessity of the pipe work having to line up exactly with your pump.
  • The pump can easily be removed or installed from the system for servicing by undoing the common nut.
  • The pump can be misaligned from the pipe work by a total of 9º
  • Multiple configurations enable this fitting to meet the needs of just about any situation.
  • The ability to connect to poly pipe applications directly from the pump or in-line.
  • Fits onto the extensive range of Hansen Easy Fit & True Fit Pipe gs.

Installation

  • Please look at the Poly Fittings pages for connection of the Poly Easy Fit pipe fittings side of the fittings.
  • Ensure that all pipework is adequately supported.
Hansen Knuckle Union Installation Step 1Hansen Knuckle Union Installation Step 2
  • 1. Line up the two ends of the Quick Connect Knuckle Union
  • 2. Join the two parts together by winding the common centre nut on to the matching male thread.
Hansen Knuckle Union Installation Step 1Hansen Knuckle Union Installation Step 4
  • 3. Ensure that the common centre nut is firmly tightened. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
  • 4. The finished connection - the Poly Pipe is connected with the Quick Connect Knuckle Union.