Tooling – PCU https://www.pcuinc.com Automation and Fluid Filling Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.pcuinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-PCU-icon-32x32.png Tooling – PCU https://www.pcuinc.com 32 32 R134a Refrigeration Tools: Series 104 Refrigerant Evacuation & Charging Tool https://www.pcuinc.com/product/r134a-refrigeration-tools-series-104-refrigerant-evacuation-charging-tool/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:42:01 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=536 The 104 charging tool is the interface adapter for an R134a refrigerant charging system. It connects to the High-Side process fitting for refrigerant/oil charging. The tool allows for minimum refrigerant loss with automatic operation upon connection to the fitting. The tool is used with flowmeter refrigerant charging systems, is air operated and light weight. Comes …

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]]> The 104 charging tool is the interface adapter for an R134a refrigerant charging system. It connects to the High-Side process fitting for refrigerant/oil charging. The tool allows for minimum refrigerant loss with automatic operation upon connection to the fitting. The tool is used with flowmeter refrigerant charging systems, is air operated and light weight. Comes as straight manifold or 90 degree manifold.

Series 104 can easily be modified to mate with Series 250: Hansen 2HK, 3HK, and J639 Low-Side Fittings. Please contact PCU Engineering for Custom Series 104 to meet your application.

STANDARD STOCK P/N: 104001-004 & 104008-952

Features

  • Minimum Refrigerant Loss
  • Zero Connection Force with Clamp
  • Automatic Disconnect Capability
  • High Vacuum, Refrigerant & Oil Flow Rates
  • Separate Refrigerant & Oil Connections
  • Economical

Specifications

  • Factory Air Supply: 70 psig (4.9 kg/cm2)
  • Vacuum Port Fitting: 1/2″ JIC flare
  • Refrigerant & Oil Port Fitting: 3/8″ JIC flare
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 4.25 lbs (1.9 kg)
  • Vacuum Range: 0-760 TORR (0-760 mmHg)
  • Refrigerant: HFC-134a (Opens with pressure air @ 80 psig)
  • Oil: Polyolester or PAG (Opens with pressure air @ 80 psig)
  • Tool Flow Rate (typical): 300 g/sec at 200 psi (Contact PCU for slower flow rates)
  • Maximum Refrigerant Pressure:
    • 200 psig @ 70 psi air
    • 300 psig @ 80 psi air
    • 400 psig @ 90 psi air
    • 500 psig @ 100 psi air
  • Air Pilots: (Vacuum, Refrigerant, Oil, Clamp & Stem Air)
  • Process Fitting Compatibility: SAE J639
  • Process Fitting Nose Seal: Molded
  • Process Fitting Clamp System: PCU BalLoc
  • Flow Rate (Refrig., Vacuum, Oil): 0.9 Cv (typical)

PATENTS: This tool is manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 6,298,886.

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]]> HFO-1234yf Refrigeration Tools: Series 104 Refrigerant Evacuation & Charging Tool https://www.pcuinc.com/product/hfo-1234yf-refrigeration-tools-series-104-refrigerant-evacuation-charging-tool/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:29:28 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=518 The 104 charging tool is the interface adapter for an HFO-1234yf refrigerant charging system. It connects to the High-Side process fitting for refrigerant/oil charging. The tool allows for minimum refrigerant loss with automatic operation upon connection to the fitting. The tool is used with flowmeter refrigerant charging systems, is air operated and light weight. Comes …

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]]> The 104 charging tool is the interface adapter for an HFO-1234yf refrigerant charging system. It connects to the High-Side process fitting for refrigerant/oil charging. The tool allows for minimum refrigerant loss with automatic operation upon connection to the fitting. The tool is used with flowmeter refrigerant charging systems, is air operated and light weight. Comes as straight manifold or 90 degree manifold.

Series 104 can easily be modified to mate with Series 250: Hansen 2HK, 3HK, and J639 Low-Side Fittings. Please contact PCU Engineering for Custom Series 104 to meet your application.

STANDARD STOCK P/N: 104020-9052

Features

  • Minimum Refrigerant Loss
  • Zero Connection Force with Clamp
  • Automatic Disconnect Capability
  • High Vacuum, Refrigerant & Oil Flow Rates
  • Separate Refrigerant & Oil Connections
  • Economical

Specifications

  • Factory Air Supply: 70 psig (4.9 kg/cm2)
  • Vacuum Port Fitting: 1/2″ JIC flare
  • Refrigerant & Oil Port Fitting: 3/8″ JIC flare
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 4.25 lbs (1.9 kg)
  • Vacuum Range: 0-760 TORR (0-760 mmHg)
  • Refrigerant: HFO-1234yf (Opens with pressure air @80 psig)
  • Oil: Polyolester or PAG (Opens with pressure air @ 80 psig)
  • Tool Flow Rate (typical): 300 g/sec at 200 psi (Contact PCU for slower flow rates)
  • Maximum Refrigerant Pressure:
    • 200 psig @ 70 psi air
    • 300 psig @ 80 psi air
    • 400 psig @ 90 psi air
    • 500 psig @ 100 psi air
  • Air Pilots: (Vacuum, Refrigerant, Oil, Clamp & Stem Air)
  • Process Fitting Compatibility: SAE J639
  • Process Fitting Nose Seal: Molded
  • Process Fitting Clamp System: PCU BalLoc
  • Flow Rate (Refrig., Vacuum, Oil): 0.9 Cv (typical)

PATENTS: This tool is manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 6,298,886.

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]]> Fill Tool Series 114 for Brake System Filling https://www.pcuinc.com/product/fill-tool-series-114-brake-system-filling/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:44:29 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=487 The 114 fill tool connects to the brake master cylinder reservoir for evacuating and filling the brake system. This series of tools can attach to most common brake fill necks and can be customized for other applications. The tool can be semi-automatic or fully automatic when attached to a tool presentation arm. The tool allows …

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]]> The 114 fill tool connects to the brake master cylinder reservoir for evacuating and filling the brake system. This series of tools can attach to most common brake fill necks and can be customized for other applications. The tool can be semi-automatic or fully automatic when attached to a tool presentation arm. The tool allows for minimum fluid loss, has a dry evacuation circuit, is air operated and light weight. Comes in a variety of styles including straight manifold, 90 degree manifold or an optional handle with pushbuttons model.

Features

  • Simple Attachment
  • Minimum Fluid Loss
  • Semi-Automatic or Automatic Operation
  • High Vacuum Flow Rates
  • Easy Maintenance
  • Economical

Specifications

  • Factory Air Supply: 70 psig/4.9 (min.) kg/cm²
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 4.25 lb/2 kg
  • Fluid: Brake Fluid
  • Fluid & Vacuum Port Fitting: 3/8″ JIC
  • Scavenge & Blowdown Port Fitting: 1/4″ JIC
  • Fluid or Vacuum or Air Blowdown: 0.82 Cv Typical
  • Maximum Fluid Pressure: 150 psig
  • Typ Flow Rates:
    • 0.2 L/sec @ 70 psig
    • 0.24 L/sec @ 90 psig

Technical Data

  • Designed for two different scavenge levels.
  • Scavenge flow path is independent of fluid or vacuum circuit.
  • Tool designed with secondary shutoff value for dripless operation.
  • Tools can be used with PCU tool presentation arms for manual connect – pick and place – semi-auto attachment to vehicle reservoirs.
  • Fits large and small brake necks.
  • Internal porting for higher flow rate
  • Tool designs for volume or pressure fill.
  • Tools are built with spring returns on the valve ports for fail-safe operation during power loss.
  • All phases of evacuation and fill cycle internal to tool are automatically controlled by the evacuate and fill machine.
  • Tools are compatible for operation with programmable logic, relay, or computer based control systems.
  • A robust design and durable construction work well in a constant use production environment.
  • Aluminum and stainless steel construction are used to minimize weight and eliminate corrosion.
  • Tool designed with independent blowdown circuit for fluid circuit clean out.
  • Optional straight or 90° manifolds.

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]]> Fill Tool Series 106 https://www.pcuinc.com/product/fill-tool-series-106/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:37:36 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=482 The series 106 Fill Tool connects to the engine cooling systems for evacuation and filling. Standard or 90 degree manifold are available. Overflow bottle fill standard and/or optional fluid level set. Series 106 tools can be easily modified for power steering, fuel, and transmission applications. PCU can modify the 106 tool to meet your application. …

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]]> The series 106 Fill Tool connects to the engine cooling systems for evacuation and filling. Standard or 90 degree manifold are available. Overflow bottle fill standard and/or optional fluid level set. Series 106 tools can be easily modified for power steering, fuel, and transmission applications. PCU can modify the 106 tool to meet your application.

Features

  • Simple Attachment
  • Minimum Fluid Loss
  • Semi-Automatic or Automatic Operation
  • High Flow Rates
  • Easy Maintenance
  • Economical

Specifications

  • Factory Air Supply: 60 psig/4.2 kg/cm²
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 3.25 lb/1.5 kg
  • Fluid: Engine Coolant
  • Fluid & Vacuum Port Fitting:
    • 1/2″ Barbed Hose
    • 3/4″ Barbed Hose
    • 1″ Barbed Hose
    • 3/4 JIC
    • 3/4 NPT Female
  • Maximum Fluid Pressure: 50 psig
  • Flow Capacity (Fluid and Vacuum): 9.3 Cv
  • Flow Capacity (Overflow): 0.7 Cv
  • Radiator/Surge Tank: Common Sizes for Rad & Surge Tanks
  • Typ Flow Rates:
    • 1.58 L/S @ 25 psig (3/4″ Hose)
    • 1.74 L/S @ 25 psig (1″ Hose)

Technical Data

  • Tools can be used with PCU tool presentation arms for manual connect – pick and place – semi-auto attachment to vehicle reservoirs.
  • Fits large and small radiator necks and all size surge tanks.
  • Large internal porting for high flow rate
  • Tool designs for volume or pressure fill.
  • Tools are built with spring returns on the fluid port for fail-safe operation during power loss.
  • Tool design includes the ability to fill the overflow bottle during the normal cycle.
  • All phases of evacuation and fill cycle internal to tool are automatically controlled by the evacuate and fill machine.
  • Tools are compatible for operation with programmable logic, relay, or computer based control systems.
  • Interfaces to the Compufill Series 106 tool include clamp, seal and valve control air, coolant mixture and vacuum.
  • A robust design and durable construction work well in a constant use production environment.
  • Aluminum and stainless steel construction are used to minimize weight and eliminate corrosion.

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]]> Series 107 Models 250 and 410 Power Coupler https://www.pcuinc.com/product/series-107-models-250-410-power-coupler/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:29:18 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=327 Features

  • Evacuation & Charging
  • Automatic Disconnect Capability
  • Automatic Operation, Upon Connection to Fitting
  • High Vacuum and Fluid Flow Rates
  • Air Operated
  • Light Weight

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]]> Series 107 Power Coupler is the interface adapter for evacuation and charging systems. The Process Coupler is designed for easy installation on to Series 250 or Series 410 Nipple.

Applications

  • Refrigerants
  • Vacuum/Air
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Helium
  • Nitrogen

Specifications

  • Weight for Series 250: 1 lb (0.45 kg)
  • Weight for Series 410: 1.55 lbs (0.7 kg)
  • Vacuum Range: ATM – 10 microns
  • Max. Fluid Pressure: 300 psig max. (21 kg/cm2)
  • Fluid/Vacuum Port Fitting for Series 250: 3/8″ JIC Flare
  • Fluid/Vacuum Port Fitting for Series 410: 1/2″ JIC Flare
  • Min. Clamp Air Supply Pressure: 70 psig (4.9 kg/cm2)
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia One Touch Connectors
  • Process Fitting Compatibility: Series 250 or 410 Nipple
  • Flow Rate Series 250: 0.6 Cv
  • Flow Rate Series 410: 1.08 Cv
  • Process Fitting Nose Seal: O-Ring
  • Process Fitting Clamp System: PCU BalLoc
  • Standard Seal Compound: Buna-N (Nitrile)
  • Oil Compatibility: Polyolester of PAG

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]]> R134a Series 109 Model 86 Power Coupler https://www.pcuinc.com/product/r134a-series-109-model-86-power-coupler/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:24:00 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=324 Features

  • PLC Controllable
  • Automatic Operation
  • Leak-Free Positive Lock
  • Quick Connect/Disconnect
  • Long-Lasting
  • Economical

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]]> Provides for instant positive connecting onto the R134a low side process fitting for evacuation or refrigerant charging with automatic disconnect at cycle completion. Holding pressure from vacuum to 600 psig.

Applications

  • Vacuum
  • Refrigerants
  • Oil
  • Low Side Fitting

Specifications

  • Characteristic:: For R134a Low Side Fitting
  • Coupler Style: Power Charging Coupler
  • Stem Extension: 7.8 to 8.3 mm (SAE J639 Standard)
  • Air pilots: Clamp Air
  • Factory Air Supply: 60 psig/4.2 kg/cm²
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 1.15 lb/0.5 kg
  • Vacuum Indicating Range: ATM – 10 microns Torr
  • Vacuum flow: 2.8 SCFM
  • Fluid & Vacuum Port Fitting: 3/8″ SAE FL
  • Refrigerant: HFC-134a at 600 PSIG max. (42 kg/cm2)
  • Process fitting nose seal: Molded
  • Process fitting clamp system: PCU BalLoc
  • Oil compatibility: Polyolester or PAG
  • Flow Rate: 0.41 Cv
  • Standard Stock: P/N 109006-001

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]]> R134a Series 101 Model 87 Power Coupler https://www.pcuinc.com/product/r134a-series-101-model-87-power-coupler/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:19:20 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=321 Features

  • PLC Controllable
  • Automatic Operation
  • Leak-Free Positive Lock
  • Quick Connect/Disconnect
  • Long-Lasting
  • Economical

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]]> Series 101 Model 87 Power Coupler is designed for easy installation on to the HFC-134a high-side process fittings. For evacuation or refrigerant charging with automatic disconnect at cycle completion. Holding pressure from vacuum to 600 psig.

Applications

  • Vacuum
  • Refrigerant
  • Oil
  • High Side Fitting

Specifications

  • Characteristic: For R134a High Side Fitting
  • Coupler Style: Power Charging Coupler
  • Stem Extension: 7.8 to 8.3 mm (SAE J639 Standard)
  • Air Pilots: Clamp Air
  • Factory Air Supply: 60 psig/4.2 kg/cm2
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 1.15 lb/0.5 kg
  • Vacuum Indication Range: ATM – 10 microns Torr
  • Vacuum Flow: 2.8 SCFM
  • Fluid & Vacuum Port Fitting: 3/8″ SAE FL
  • Refrigerant: HFC-134a at 600 psig max. (42 kg/cm2)
  • Process Fitting Nose Seal: Molded
  • Process Fitting Clamp System: PCU BalLoc
  • Oil Compatibility: Polyolester or PAG
  • Flow Rate: 0.41 Cv
  • Standard Stock: P/N 102750-001

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]]> HFO-1234yf SERIES 109 MODEL 89 POWER COUPLER (HIGH-SIDE) https://www.pcuinc.com/product/hfo-1234yf-series-109-model-89-power-coupler-high-side/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:09:38 +0000 https://www.pcuinc.com/?post_type=product&p=315 Features

  • PLC Controllable
  • Automatic Operation
  • Leak-Free Positive Lock
  • Quick Connect/Disconnect
  • Long-Lasting
  • Economical

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]]> Provides for instant positive connecting onto the HFO-234yf high side process fitting for evacuation or refrigerant charging with automatic disconnect at cycle completion. Holding pressure from vacuum to 600 psig.

Applications

  • Vacuum
  • Refrigerants
  • Oil
  • Low Side Fitting

Specifications

  • Characteristics: For HFO-1234yf High Side Fitting
  • Coupler Style: Power Charging Coupler
  • Stem Extension: 10 to 10.5 mm (SAE J639 Standard)
  • Air Pilots: Clamp Air
  • Factory Air Supply: 60 psig/4.2 kg/cm2
  • Air Port Fitting: 1/4″ Dia. One Touch Connectors
  • Weight: 1.15 lb/0.5 kg
  • Vacuum Indication Range: ATM – 10 microns Torr
  • Vacuum Flow: 2.8 SCFM
  • Fluid & Vacuum Port Fitting: 3/8″ JIC Flare
  • Refrigerant: HFO-1234yf at 600 psig max. (42 kg/cm2)
  • Process fitting nose seal: Molded
  • Process fitting clamp system: PCU BalLoc
  • Oil compatibility: Polyolester or PAG
  • Flow Rate: 0.40 Cv

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