stedlin.com www.amazon.com/stores/STEDLIN... The Stedlin Orbital Coupler is unique and has numerous features that make it the best choice for connecting air tools.
Maybe if I would be working in aerospace.. Just maybe! I believe in innovation and it's rewards, but I just can't justify that money to throw at one coupler. I like the product tho.
Another restriction on top of that small M connector, with an impact gun no less, no thanks. I guess he doesn't work on cars/trucks for a living. I like that he admits the pressure drop with his favorite swivel coupler at least. My shop went all 3/8th hose large bore, and all high flow V Type fittings, never going back, also they accept our low demand tools with their M type no problems.. life is too short for air restrictions.
I ran v styles for 2 years and won't ever use them again. Constantly cooking off and pissing air constantly out the couplers. Not to mention what a pain in the ass they are to connect. I now use p style. Way better system with the same flow rate. The couplers last 20xs longer because they are made of steel and use 8 steel bearings to lock up. Also takes less than half the force to connect a tool. For what it's worth Our shop air set up is A 10hp Quincy with a 200 gallon tank unregulated to 180psi static. Our air is plummed with 1" pipe and goes down to our 1/2" hoses.
I got the Milton S style plugs and brass connectors and they are a pain because you need to pull the connector back to insert the plug . I used to use their Lincoln at work and they were even worse and also the poppet would stick most of the time. I am 74 and usually connect the tool with no pressure in the line now days using my old sears 12 gallon 5.8CFM @ 90 PSI twin cylinder belt driven oil lubed army green air compressor . I have a Milton water trap with no quick coupler at the 3/8" hose just the hose end to the air tool . Since it is a 1/4" regulator using high flow fittings I doubt they will make enough difference as far as CFM drop is concerned.
So what's the difference between the 20 dollar one and the 45 dollar one except for the fitting end? And flexzillia has a ball socket now too. Love the info thank you
The $45 version has a built-in Orbital which can freely pivot up to 160°. The Flexzilla ball joint is a common design which is metal against metal and virtually useless and only pivots a little bit.
No joke, the Stedlin couplings are in a special class of their own! High flow, way less bulky and lighter weight, very safe, super easy to connect or disconnect under pressure, well engineered and top quality made. You'll feel it just when it's in your hand. They are a joy to use! Check out all the videos. I bought the professional kit. Buy once, cry once but I never regretted it.
The harbor freight brass quick disconnects are a joke. Cant disconnect them without full force pushing them together. Been looking for a better connector. Thanks
Even though their product are good , but their prices are high enough to pay off their mortgage. Nah I will keep cutting cost and save my money for the same thing.
