The Model 346GF Emergency Breakaway Coupling (EBC) cleanly comes apart and closes both separated halves when an axial load greater than 200 ±-50 lbs. at 0 to 450 gpm is applied. It is used by the US Navy at ground-based refueling facilities so that a pilot can drive/fly away from the refueling facility in case of emergency.
Advantages include:
- Double Shut-Off Design
- Lowest Possible Pressure Drop
- Twin Stainless Steel Butterfly Valves
- Pulls apart with 300 lb. Axial Force
- Pressure Balanced Design
- No Broken Pins to Replace
- Re-coupled by One Person with no Tools
- Robust Design for Long Life
- Large Aluminum Drag Ring
