CPC

Hybrid and RFID couplings

This group covers CPC couplings that do more than join a single line. Hybrid couplings route fluid or air together with electrical wires through one connection point, while RFID couplings with IdentiQuik technology recognise which medium or device is being connected. Depending on the series, pressure ranges from vacuum to 8.3 bar and operating temperature from 0 to 71 °C. Housings are polypropylene, acetal (POM) or polycarbonate, with EPDM, EPDM plus silicone or NBR seals.

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PolypropyleneLightweight housing that resists many chemicals.most common Acetal (POM)Dimensionally stable for compact couplings and caps. PolycarbonateHousing of the iMAR reader.RFID reader EPDMSeal with broad chemical compatibility. EPDM and siliconeSeal combination used on UDC valve caps.38 mm containers NBRSeal of the mini hybrid couplings for air.

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Buying guide

How to choose Hybrid and RFID couplings

What matters when choosing: properties, comparison and typical applications.

Selection criteria

Criterion	Available	Note
Transfer	Fluid, air, signal, power, RFID data	Hybrid for combined lines, RFID for identifying media and connections.
Pressure	Vacuum to 8.3 bar	Hybrid up to 3.1 bar, mini hybrid 1.7 bar, NS4 and PLC12 up to 8.3 bar.
Temperature	0 to 71 °C	Mini hybrid only 4 to 26 °C, hybrid up to 49 °C.
Housing	Polypropylene, acetal (POM), polycarbonate	Polypropylene for chemical resistance, polycarbonate only on the reader.
Seal	EPDM, EPDM with silicone, NBR	NBR only on the mini hybrid couplings.
Mounting	Free-floating (inline), panel mount	Panel-mount inserts for fixed installation in the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between hybrid and RFID couplings?: A hybrid coupling combines a fluid or air line with electrical wires in a single connector. An RFID coupling carries only the fluid, but holds an IdentiQuik tag that tells the system which line or container has been connected.
What is IdentiQuik RFID technology used for?: It checks at the moment of connection that the correct line is coupled, identifies the device type or medium and can record fluid and product data. This prevents misconnections in systems with several lines.
What pressures do these couplings handle?: Hybrid couplings work from vacuum to 1.0 or 3.1 bar, mini hybrid couplings up to 1.7 bar. RFID couplings of the NS4 and PLC12 series are rated up to 8.3 bar, UDC valve caps up to about 1 bar when coupled.
When is the mini hybrid coupling the better choice?: When space is tight and only air and low-power signals need to pass. It is built on the SMC coupling platform, carries two wires with gold-plated brass contacts and uses a latch that releases under pull.