Bauer Couplings
Overview
Bauer Couplings are quick-connect style pipe and hose couplings characterized by their distinctive ball-and-socket connection. Widely used in agricultural irrigation, construction dewatering, and general fluid handling, these couplings provide a tight, leak-resistant fit while allowing for a small degree of angular misalignment. This flexibility ensures ease of assembly in applications where terrain or hose alignment cannot be perfectly controlled.
Key Uses & Applications
Agricultural Irrigation
Facilitates quick connection of lay-flat or rigid pipes in irrigation setups. Handles water distribution for fields, orchards, and ranching operations.
Construction & Dewatering
Drains flooded trenches, excavations, or foundations. Rapid coupling and uncoupling saves time on busy worksites.
Municipal & Emergency Services
Temporary water supply lines or flood-control measures. Ideal for portable pumping setups, both during planned events and emergencies.
Mining & Industrial Slurry
Moves water, sludge, or slurries with moderate solids content. Sturdy build and secure locking mechanism can handle rough handling on job sites.
Marine & Dockside Applications
Bilge pumping, harbor cleanup, or dredging lines. Corrosion-resistant variants available for saltwater environments.
Product Highlights
Ball-and-Socket Design
Offers quick, single-handed coupling and decoupling. Allows slight angular deflection for better alignment in uneven or shifting terrains.
Robust Construction
Typically made from galvanized steel or other corrosion-resistant materials. Stands up to harsh outdoor conditions and repeated use.
Sealed Connection
Gasketed joint ensures a watertight seal under vacuum or positive pressure. Minimizes leakage or contamination in fluid transfer lines.
Size Range
Common diameters range from 2" to 8", though larger and smaller sizes are also available. Suits a wide range of flow rates, from small agricultural tasks to large industrial setups.
Compatibility
Standard Bauer profiles couple interchangeably if they share the same nominal diameter. Adaptable to different hose types (lay-flat, suction/discharge) via clamp or ferrule attachments.
Technical Specifications
| Materials | Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel (for corrosive environments) |
| Size Range | ~2" (50 mm) up to ~8" (200 mm) nominal bore diameters |
| Working Pressure | Typically ~4–16 bar (58–232 psi), depending on size & material |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F) standard (varies with gasket material) |
| Connection Style | Ball-and-socket clamp system with retaining latch |
| Gasket Material | NBR (nitrile) common; EPDM or other elastomers for specialized fluids |
| Finish | Galvanized or Painted; Stainless available for some models |