Connector for Italian Customer a Work of Art

Customer

A leading global supplier of medical, industrial and specialty compressed gas located in Italy.

Application

A neutral gas manifold in a high production gas plant filling cylinders having an Italian standard fill valve.

Challenge

The application involves multiple valve types with different RPV pin depth requirements.

Project Goals

• Minimize cycle time and eliminate the ergonomic safety hazard of the twist-on connections to fill more cylinders with an increased level of safety.
• Utilize as much of our existing and proven connector design as possible and adapt it for this unique use case.
   

Solution

The FasTest engineering team dove into a collaborative effort with the customer, meticulously mapping out the complexities of their neutral gas manifold and the diverse Italian valve designs at play. Faced with the challenge of varying RPV pin depths, we ingeniously adapted the existing GU12 connector platform, integrating a spring-loaded RPV pin mechanism. This dynamic feature effortlessly adjusted to the unique dimensional demands of each valve type, ensuring a secure, universal fit without sacrificing flow or sealing integrity. By building on our proven design heritage, we delivered a solution that married efficiency with elegance—a true work of engineering artistry crafted to harmonize with the customer’s high-volume fill plant and its distinctive Italian flair.

Results

The GU12 connectors, with their innovative spring-loaded RPV pin, slashed cycle times by nearly 50%, transforming the once-laborious filling process into a fluid, high-efficiency operation. Where operators previously wrestled with twist-on fittings and juggled multiple connectors, they now enjoyed a single, swift solution that eliminated downtime and repetitive strain injuries in one stroke. The fill plant’s throughput soared, effortlessly keeping up with demand as the bottleneck vanished. Beyond boosting safety and speed, the GU12’s intuitive design spared operators from wrist pain, sparking enthusiasm on the floor and delivering a lasting boost to productivity and morale that resonated throughout the facility.