Barcelona Couplings — Three-Lug Quick-Connect Fittings
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Barcelona Couplings — Three-Lug Quick-Connect Fittings

Barcelona Couplings — Three-Lug Quick-Connect Fittings

Barcelona Couplings are three-lug quick-connect fittings for delivery hose lines, forged from aluminium and brass to UNE 23400. Covering 3/4" to 2-1/2" with BSP threads, they seal to 16 bar (232 psi) using NBR gaskets rated -30°C to +120°C, locking in a single quarter turn for fast, reliable connection and disconnection on site.

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Barcelona Couplings

Quick‑Connect Hose Coupling · UNE 23400

 

A three‑lug interlocking coupling engineered for fast, secure connection and disconnection on delivery hose lines. Forged from aluminium and brass to the Spanish UNE 23400 standard.

 

 3/4″ – 2‑1/2″

 16 BAR / 232 PSI

 BSP THREAD

 NBR GASKET

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Why Barcelona Couplings

 

Three‑Lug Interlock

Seats and locks in a single quarter turn, so crews can connect and break down hose lines quickly without tools, even under gloves.

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Forged, Not Just Cast

Forged aluminium and brass bodies hold tighter tolerances and take more repeated cycling than a standard cast fitting.

02

UNE 23400 Compliant

Dimensions and lug geometry are built to the Spanish national standard, keeping every size interchangeable across a fleet.

03

Wide Service Range

NBR gaskets seal from −30°C to +120°C, so the same coupling works through cold stores and hot process lines alike.

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Specifications

Normative Regulation

UNE 23400

Size Range

3/4″ – 2‑1/2″

Thread Type

BSP

Materials

Aluminium

Materials

Brass

Working Pressure

 

16 Bar

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How the Lock Works

Every Barcelona coupling connects the same way, regardless of size - align, insert, twist. That consistency is what makes it fast to train crews on and safe to use in low-visibility or emergency conditions.

Align the lugs

Line up the male half's collar with the three lugs on the female body so they can pass into the housing.

 

Insert and seat

Push the male half fully home against the NBR gasket to form the seal before any rotation is applied.

 

Twist to lock

A quarter turn drives the lugs into their tracks, drawing the joint tight and locking it against working pressure.

 
 
 
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Where It's Used

Lug distance is measured across the outer edge of the coupling body and scales with nominal size. Use it to confirm clearance where couplings sit close together on a manifold or reel, or to match against an existing fitting on site.
Nominal Size Lug Distance
1″ 42 mm
1-1/2″ 62 mm
2-1/2″ 88 mm
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Where It's Used

Barcelona couplings are built for delivery lines - anywhere hose needs to be broken down and reconnected repeatedly, rather than left in a fixed run.

 

SITE 01

Fire Delivery Lines

Quick connection between pump outlets, relay lines, and portable dam or tank feeds during firefighting operations.

 

SITE 02

Irrigation & Agriculture

Fast changeover on transfer hose runs between pumps, reels, and field distribution points.

 

SITE 03

Industrial Fluid Transfer

Temporary hose runs for water, dewatering, and general liquid transfer where lines are set up and struck often.

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FAQ

Q: What's the difference between the aluminium and brass cap & chain?

A: Both are cast to the same dimensions and lock the same way. Aluminium is lighter and lower cost for general use; brass adds corrosion resistance for wet, coastal, or marine environments.

Q: Do Barcelona couplings interconnect with Storz or camlock fittings?

A: No. The three‑lug Barcelona profile is specific to UNE 23400 and is not interchangeable with Storz or camlock geometry. Match couplings on both ends of a line to the same standard.

Q: Is the coupling suitable for permanent, fixed installations?

A: It's built and rated for delivery applications - lines that are connected and disconnected repeatedly - rather than for permanent, fixed piping.

Q: What gasket temperature range should I plan around?

A: The standard NBR gasket is rated −30°C to +120°C, covering most outdoor and process conditions without a special order.

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