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Knuckle Union Components - Hansen Quick Connect

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Hansen Knuckle Union Components

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Knuckle Union Components - Selection Guide

The assembled unit requires a Socket and Ball combination. Sockets will not connect to Sockets and Balls will not connect to Balls.

Socket side parts include the common centre nut.

Knuckle Union 9° Bend Illustratio

The Knuckle Union is used to connect and disconnect pipework or valves quickly and easily from pumps and existing installations. This component has the added benefit of a 9 degree ‘Knuckle’ movement, which provides greater flexibility at installation and removes the necessity of the pipework having to line up exactly with your pump.

Product Sizes and Pressure Ratings

  • Code - Metric - Imperial

Knuckle Union Socket - Poly Pipe Tail

  • KUS20P - 20mm "
  • KUS25P - 25mm - 1"
  • KUS32P - 32mm - 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union Socket - Male Thread

  • KUS20M - 20mm - 3/"
  • KUS25M - 25mm - 1"
  • KUS32M - 32mm - 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union Ball- Poly Pipe Tail

  • KUB20P - 20mm - 3/4"
  • KUB25P - 25mm - 1"
  • KUB32P - 32mm - 1 1/4"

Knuckle Union Ball - Female Thread

  • KUB20F - 20mm - 3/"
  • KUB25F - 25mm - 1"
  • KUB32F - 32mm - 1 1/4"

All the above components 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 Fitt/li>

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.