CPC

Food and beverage couplings (NSF)

These CPC quick disconnect couplings are made for water, beverage, syrup and condiment lines in dispensing and filling equipment. NSF versions come in acetal (POM), polypropylene, polysulfone and chrome-plated brass, sealed with EPDM, NBR or silicone. Depending on the series the rated range is 0 to 71 °C, -40 to 82 °C or -40 to 138 °C, with operating pressure up to 8.6 bar. Bag-in-box containers have their own connectors with a 38 mm closure.

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Body and seal determine temperature range, cleaning and resistance.

Acetal (POM)Lightweight plastic for water and beverage lines.APC, PLC, PMC, UDC PolypropyleneLight bodies for bag-in-box and higher flow.HFC12, UDC Chrome-plated brassRugged for higher pressure and temperature.LC, MC PolysulfoneResists cleaning solutions, autoclavable.HFC35 EPDMSeal for water and many cleaning agents. NBRSeal for beverage and syrup lines.Buna-N SiliconeSeal on bag closures and dispensing caps.UDC

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How to choose Food and beverage couplings (NSF)

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

Selection criteria

Criterion	In this category	Note
Body material	Acetal (POM), polypropylene, polysulfone, polyethylene, chrome-plated brass	Plastic for light equipment, brass for heavier duty.
Seal	EPDM, NBR, silicone	Choose by fluid and cleaning agent.
Temperature	0 to 71 °C, -40 to 82 °C, -40 to 138 °C	Hot flushing and autoclaving only with HFC35.
Operating pressure	up to 8.6 bar	HFC35 reaches the top value.
Flow	1/8" (PMC, MC), 1/4" (APC, PLC, LC), 1/2" class in a 3/8" body (HFC12)	More flow for water lines and fast filling.
Valve	valved and non-valved	Valved versions release very little fluid on disconnect.
Termination	hose barb, NPT thread, PTF, John Guest push-to-connect, 38 mm bag closure	In-line, panel mount or threaded versions.

Frequently asked questions

Which series suits a beverage or syrup line?: For standard lines in dispensers, PLC with 1/4" flow and PMC with 1/8" flow, both in acetal, are the usual choice. Where more flow is needed, HFC12 delivers flow comparable to a 1/2" coupling in a 3/8" body size.
When does chrome-plated brass make sense?: LC and MC are designed for higher temperatures and pressures and operate with one hand. LC mates with PLC and PLC12, MC with PMC and PMC12, so metal and plastic halves can be combined.
Which coupling withstands cleaning and autoclaving?: HFC35 in polysulfone resists the cleaning solutions used to flush tubing and hose lines, is autoclavable and rated for -40 to 138 °C.
What is available for bag-in-box containers?: Puncture Seal offers puncture couplings and caps for 38 mm necks; UDC covers bag closures, dispensing caps, couplings with 1/2" hose barb and a clean-in-place adapter.
What is the difference between valved and non-valved?: Valved couplings shut off both line ends on disconnect, so the line stays filled. Non-valved couplings have a straight-through path; depressurise and drain the line before disconnecting.