Stratoflex

High Performance
Quick Disconnects and
Hose Assemblies for
Space Flight Applications

Catalog 106-Space
February 2000

The World Standard

For performance of quick
disconnect couplings and hose
assemblies that is out of this
world, Parker TWO-STAGE LEVER OPERATED
FLUID COUPLING
Designed for Safe and Easy operation
by EVA-suited Astronauts on the
THREAD-LOK QUICK
DISCONNECT FLUID COUPLINGS
Designed for friendly barehanded or
gloved use in the Pressurized
NON-LOCKING “AUTOMATIC”
QUICK DISCONNECT FLUID
COUPLING:
Designed for use in umbilical and

Stratoflex is Internation-al Space Station. Featuring

low force Two-Stage Operation where
Soft-Dock and Valve Open/Close are
separate functions. Pressure Balanced
Microgravity areas of the International
Space Station. Featuring low-torque
rotary mate and demate function,
redundant sealing, small envelope, with
“hands-free” applications in internal
pressurized and external unpressurized
areas of manned and unmanned space
vehicles and in T-Zero connections for
Design allows Low Force valve open and

the world
very low pressure drop. Keying features Launch vehicles. Featuring axial
close function at full system pressure. to prevent accidental cross connection misalignment capability up to .125”,
Small Envelope and Low Pressure Drop of fluid lines. Certified for Manned redundant sealing, small envelope and
Valving and redundant sealing. Certified Space Flight use. low pressure drop. Line sizes up to 6”
for Manned Space Flight uses. diameter.

standard. Our crew of

Exceptional performance is the single standing hardware is
requirement for any product that is delivered into
space. Parker Stratoflex brings the highest level experienced
of expertise in quick disconnect couplings and
hose assemblies for every space application we
are associated with.
Parker Stratoflex design
in space
engineers take all the

Beginning in 1957, Parker products were part of

details into account
including friendly METAL HOSE ASSEMBLIES
travel. TEFLON HOSE ASSEMBLIES
the Scout Missile program. As the missiles were features, maintainability Precision-crafted flexible metal hose
Parker Stratoflex parts have been Durable, Light weight, high pressure
fired from the launch pad, Parker T-Zero and durability. assemblies are capable of conveying there....and back. These components assemblies with pressure capabilities
both benign and hazardous media up to 4,000psi.
couplings separated and sealed as designed. within extreme, low to high contribute to the success of each Provided with a wide variety of end
Today, over 150 Parker Stratoflex part numbers temperature limits. Also available as system and subsystem which they are connections and options. Also
integral assemblies with Stratoflex available as integral assemblies with
have won acceptance on the Space Shuttle and fluid couplings and high pressure specified on. So while our crew doesn’t Stratoflex fluid couplings and high
over 500 additional Parker Stratoflex part swivel joints.
wear space suits, we view them just as pressure swivel joints.
numbers have earned their place on the
International Space Station. critical for a successful mission.

When talking about the world standard, only one

quick disconnect and hose assembly supplier
offers performance that is out of this world.
Parker Stratoflex.

PUSH-PULL & VEHICLE- TO- RIGID, HARD LINE TUBE TWO-STAGE HIGH PRESSURE
GROUND SUPPORT FLUID QUICK ASSEMBLIES ROTARY QUICK DISCONNECT
DISCONNECT COUPLINGS Stratoflex provides rigid tubes to meet COUPLINGS
Stratoflex Push-Pull quick disconnects virtually any bend or end fitting Used in high pressure gas systems in
are used in ECLSS, Hydraulic, Thermal configuration requirement necessary. In- internal pressurized and external
Control and various experiment support house precision welding, NDT, X-ray unpressurized areas of manned space
systems in the Space Shuttle Orbiter, and test facilities insure compliance with vehicles. Featuring low force Two-Stage
Space-Lab and Space-Hab fluid stringent NASA requirements. Tube Operation where Soft-Dock and Valve
systems. Vehicle-to-Ground Support Assemblies can also be provided with a Open/Close are separate functions.
couplings are used for preflight checkout combination of flexible Metal/Teflon Small Envelope and Low Pressure Drop
of systems ranging from Hydraulic to hoses, Quick Disconnects or Swivel Valving and redundant sealing. Keying
monopropellant fluids and waste gases. Joints. features to prevent accidental cross
SWIVELS CHECK VALVES PROPULSION COUPLINGS UP TO connection of gas lines.
6” AND LARGER
For performance of quick
disconnect couplings and hose
assemblies that is out of this
world, Parker TWO-STAGE LEVER OPERATED
FLUID COUPLING
Designed for Safe and Easy operation
by EVA-suited Astronauts on the
THREAD-LOK QUICK
DISCONNECT FLUID COUPLINGS
Designed for friendly barehanded or
gloved use in the Pressurized
NON-LOCKING “AUTOMATIC”
QUICK DISCONNECT FLUID
COUPLING:
Designed for use in umbilical and

Stratoflex is Internation-al Space Station. Featuring

low force Two-Stage Operation where
Soft-Dock and Valve Open/Close are
separate functions. Pressure Balanced
Microgravity areas of the International
Space Station. Featuring low-torque
rotary mate and demate function,
redundant sealing, small envelope, with
“hands-free” applications in internal
pressurized and external unpressurized
areas of manned and unmanned space
vehicles and in T-Zero connections for
Design allows Low Force valve open and

the world
very low pressure drop. Keying features Launch vehicles. Featuring axial
close function at full system pressure. to prevent accidental cross connection misalignment capability up to .125”,
Small Envelope and Low Pressure Drop of fluid lines. Certified for Manned redundant sealing, small envelope and
Valving and redundant sealing. Certified Space Flight use. low pressure drop. Line sizes up to 6”
for Manned Space Flight uses. diameter.

standard. Our crew of

Exceptional performance is the single standing hardware is
requirement for any product that is delivered into
space. Parker Stratoflex brings the highest level experienced
of expertise in quick disconnect couplings and
hose assemblies for every space application we
are associated with.
Parker Stratoflex design
in space
engineers take all the

Beginning in 1957, Parker products were part of

details into account
including friendly METAL HOSE ASSEMBLIES
travel. TEFLON HOSE ASSEMBLIES
the Scout Missile program. As the missiles were features, maintainability Precision-crafted flexible metal hose
Parker Stratoflex parts have been Durable, Light weight, high pressure
fired from the launch pad, Parker T-Zero and durability. assemblies are capable of conveying there....and back. These components assemblies with pressure capabilities
both benign and hazardous media up to 4,000psi.
couplings separated and sealed as designed. within extreme, low to high contribute to the success of each Provided with a wide variety of end
Today, over 150 Parker Stratoflex part numbers temperature limits. Also available as system and subsystem which they are connections and options. Also
integral assemblies with Stratoflex available as integral assemblies with
have won acceptance on the Space Shuttle and fluid couplings and high pressure specified on. So while our crew doesn’t Stratoflex fluid couplings and high
over 500 additional Parker Stratoflex part swivel joints.
wear space suits, we view them just as pressure swivel joints.
numbers have earned their place on the
International Space Station. critical for a successful mission.

When talking about the world standard, only one

quick disconnect and hose assembly supplier
offers performance that is out of this world.
Parker Stratoflex.

PUSH-PULL & VEHICLE- TO- RIGID, HARD LINE TUBE TWO-STAGE HIGH PRESSURE
GROUND SUPPORT FLUID QUICK ASSEMBLIES ROTARY QUICK DISCONNECT
DISCONNECT COUPLINGS Stratoflex provides rigid tubes to meet COUPLINGS
Stratoflex Push-Pull quick disconnects virtually any bend or end fitting Used in high pressure gas systems in
are used in ECLSS, Hydraulic, Thermal configuration requirement necessary. In- internal pressurized and external
Control and various experiment support house precision welding, NDT, X-ray unpressurized areas of manned space
systems in the Space Shuttle Orbiter, and test facilities insure compliance with vehicles. Featuring low force Two-Stage
Space-Lab and Space-Hab fluid stringent NASA requirements. Tube Operation where Soft-Dock and Valve
systems. Vehicle-to-Ground Support Assemblies can also be provided with a Open/Close are separate functions.
couplings are used for preflight checkout combination of flexible Metal/Teflon Small Envelope and Low Pressure Drop
of systems ranging from Hydraulic to hoses, Quick Disconnects or Swivel Valving and redundant sealing. Keying
monopropellant fluids and waste gases. Joints. features to prevent accidental cross
SWIVELS CHECK VALVES PROPULSION COUPLINGS UP TO connection of gas lines.
6” AND LARGER
Rocket/Missile
Stratoflex products are used in fluid systems on
expendable launch vehicles ranging from the Scout
missile to the Delta IV-EELV. System fluids run the gamut
from simple low-pressure gaseous nitrogen and flight
control hydraulics to hazardous monopropellant fluids
and oxidizers including nitrogen tetroxide, hydrogen
peroxide and hydrazine. A long history of collaborative
efforts and experiences with NASA, the U.S. and
International space system contractors has given NON-LOCKING AND T-ZERO PUSH-PULL AND GROUND RIGID HARD TUBE TEFLON HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Stratoflex the background and ability to provide COUPLING SUPPORT QUICK ASSEMBLIES
extensive, knowledgeable support to our Launch Vehicle DISCONNECTS
Customers.

International Space
Station
External applications for Stratoflex products include Liquid
Ammonia, water, and FC-72 Thermal Control Systems, High
Pressure Gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen. Internal
applications involve Thermal Control water, Waste recovery
management, Vacuum systems, High and Low pressure
gaseous nitrogen, High and Low pressure gaseous oxygen,
Active Rack Isolation Systems, Passive Rack Isolation
Systems, JEM Birthing Mechanism and the Sample Delivery LEVER OPERATED METAL AND TEFLON HOSE THREAD-LOK QUICK NON-LOCKING AUTOMATIC
System. Stratoflex products help maintain the smooth, safe TWO-STAGE EVA QUICK ASSEMBLIES DISCONNECT COUPLING: COUPLING:
and reliable operation of these critical systems in virtually all DISCONNECTS
modules of the Station.

Satellite & Space Probes

Whether orbiting the Earth or venturing to the outer reaches of
the Solar System, Stratoflex products are used in critical
applications requiring High Reliability and Long Life. Water
Boiler systems, Thermal Control systems, pre-launch mono-
propellent systems and attitude control systems rely on the
Long Life and Reliability Stratoflex products are known for.

PUSH-PULL AND GROUND METAL HOSE ASSEMBLIES RIGID HARD TUBE NON-LOCKING AUTOMATIC
SUPPORT QUICK ASSEMBLIES COUPLINGS
DISCONNECTS

Space Shuttle Orbiter

Stratoflex heritage on the Space Shuttle dates back to the
first launch and beyond. Used in systems including
ECLSS, Active Thermal Control, APU mono-propellents,
Flight Control Hydraulics, Lubricating Oil and High
Pressure Oxygen and Nitrogen gas systems Stratoflex
products have proven their High Reliability and Safe
Operation time and again. Many of our Space Shuttle
components have seen over 20 years of service on the
orbiter program without replacement.
ROTARY TWO-STAGE QUICK PUSH-PULL AND GROUND NON-LATCHING AUTOMATIC RIGID HARD TUBE
DISCONNECTS SUPPORT QUICK COUPLINGS ASSEMBLIES
DISCONNECTS
Rocket/Missile
Stratoflex products are used in fluid systems on
expendable launch vehicles ranging from the Scout
missile to the Delta IV-EELV. System fluids run the gamut
from simple low-pressure gaseous nitrogen and flight
control hydraulics to hazardous monopropellant fluids
and oxidizers including nitrogen tetroxide, hydrogen
peroxide and hydrazine. A long history of collaborative
efforts and experiences with NASA, the U.S. and
International space system contractors has given NON-LOCKING AND T-ZERO PUSH-PULL AND GROUND RIGID HARD TUBE TEFLON HOSE ASSEMBLIES
Stratoflex the background and ability to provide COUPLING SUPPORT QUICK ASSEMBLIES
extensive, knowledgeable support to our Launch Vehicle DISCONNECTS
Customers.

International Space
Station
External applications for Stratoflex products include Liquid
Ammonia, water, and FC-72 Thermal Control Systems, High
Pressure Gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen. Internal
applications involve Thermal Control water, Waste recovery
management, Vacuum systems, High and Low pressure
gaseous nitrogen, High and Low pressure gaseous oxygen,
Active Rack Isolation Systems, Passive Rack Isolation
Systems, JEM Birthing Mechanism and the Sample Delivery LEVER OPERATED METAL AND TEFLON HOSE THREAD-LOK QUICK NON-LOCKING AUTOMATIC
System. Stratoflex products help maintain the smooth, safe TWO-STAGE EVA QUICK ASSEMBLIES DISCONNECT COUPLING: COUPLING:
and reliable operation of these critical systems in virtually all DISCONNECTS
modules of the Station.

Satellite & Space Probes

Whether orbiting the Earth or venturing to the outer reaches of
the Solar System, Stratoflex products are used in critical
applications requiring High Reliability and Long Life. Water
Boiler systems, Thermal Control systems, pre-launch mono-
propellent systems and attitude control systems rely on the
Long Life and Reliability Stratoflex products are known for.

PUSH-PULL AND GROUND METAL HOSE ASSEMBLIES RIGID HARD TUBE NON-LOCKING AUTOMATIC
SUPPORT QUICK ASSEMBLIES COUPLINGS
DISCONNECTS

Space Shuttle Orbiter

Stratoflex heritage on the Space Shuttle dates back to the
first launch and beyond. Used in systems including
ECLSS, Active Thermal Control, APU mono-propellents,
Flight Control Hydraulics, Lubricating Oil and High
Pressure Oxygen and Nitrogen gas systems Stratoflex
products have proven their High Reliability and Safe
Operation time and again. Many of our Space Shuttle
components have seen over 20 years of service on the
orbiter program without replacement.
ROTARY TWO-STAGE QUICK PUSH-PULL AND GROUND NON-LATCHING AUTOMATIC RIGID HARD TUBE
DISCONNECTS SUPPORT QUICK COUPLINGS ASSEMBLIES
DISCONNECTS
Why Parker Stratoflex quick disconnects Even the best
are superior: concepts need the
right tools.
As part of the extensive fluid connector line which
bears the Parker name, each quick disconnect
coupling is designed with performance enhancing Parker Hannifin, Stratoflex Products
features necessary for its intended space Division, maintains the right facilities to
application: Anti-cross coupling indexing, low engineer and produce the most
torque-mating, redundant sealing, low friction and advanced, precision fluid connecting
abrasion resistant coatings, safety devices and devices for space applications.
sophisticated sealing components.

Quite simply, Parker Stratoflex quick disconnect

couplings are engineered to achieve the
requirements of the customer.

Parker Stratoflex is the

leading name for hose
assemblies for airframe Our product design and engineering employs the use
and space applications. of Catia, Anvil 5000 and Unigraphics to accelerate
connector and assembly development and to provide
precise dimensional data for better overall system
For smooth bore or convoluted, for metal hose or design. Parker Hannifin's commitment to
Teflon, with rapid tubing or without and unusual continuously improve engineering equipment and
fitting requirement - a large reason Parker design software is another indication of our resolve to
Stratoflex continues to dominate both airframe be a long term player in supplying products to fit the
and space industry needs for hose assemblies is needs of space customers.
due to our manufacturing capabilities that allow
us to provide these products on schedule. In fact, Also on location at the facility is a 2700 sq. ft., Class
our ability to support the growing airframe 100,000 level clean room in accordance with NASA
production requirements with hose assembly requirements SN-C-0005 or MIL-STD-1246. This
products, together with our technical ability to capability allows us to maintain the cleanliness level
engineer them for space applications, is a clear of space program parts without the use of outside
example of how much we can do. sources and enable us to maintain better control and
handling of the parts.

These capabilities, combined with extensive CNC

milling and lathe manufacturing, allow Parker
Hannifin, Stratoflex Products Division, to support the
requirements of all our space customers throughout
the world.
Even the best
concepts need the
right tools.

Parker Hannifin, Stratoflex Products

Division, maintains the right facilities to
engineer and produce the most
advanced, precision fluid connecting
devices for space applications.

Our product design and engineering employs the use

of Catia, Anvil 5000 and Unigraphics to accelerate
connector and assembly development and to provide
precise dimensional data for better overall system
design. Parker Hannifin's commitment to
continuously improve engineering equipment and
design software is another indication of our resolve to
be a long term player in supplying products to fit the
needs of space customers.

Also on location at the facility is a 2700 sq. ft., Class

100,000 level clean room in accordance with NASA
requirements SN-C-0005 or MIL-STD-1246. This
capability allows us to maintain the cleanliness level
of space program parts without the use of outside
sources and enable us to maintain better control and
handling of the parts.

These capabilities, combined with extensive CNC

milling and lathe manufacturing, allow Parker
Hannifin, Stratoflex Products Division, to support the
requirements of all our space customers throughout
the world.
Stratoflex Products Division
Sales Offices

Stratoflex Products Division

Parker Hannifin Corporation
220 Roberts Cut-Off Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76114 U.S.A.
Phone: (817) 738-6543
Fax: (817) 738-9920

Stratoflex Products Division,

Couplings Business Unit
Parker Hannifin Corporation
3800 Calle Tecate
Camarillo, CA 93012 U.S.A.
Phone: (805) 484-8533
Fax: (805) 987-8958

Website: www.parker.com/stratoflex

Catalog 106-Space, 5M
© 2000 Parker Hannifin Corporation