In Focus: Lumax Heavy Duty Quick Release Grease Coupler

Dec. 4, 2017
This heavy duty quick release coupler latches firmly onto the grease fitting, enabling hands free greasing.

The Lumax Heavy Duty Quick Release Coupler, No. LX-1403, has an innovative design that enables it to firmly latch onto the grease fitting, enabling hands-free greasing, according to the company. The heavy duty quick release grease coupler locks on and creates a leak-proof seal. The LX-1403 has a working pressure of 15,000 psi and burst pressure of 22,000 psi. The LX-1403 has four hardened jaws to withstand high pressures without deformation. There are no spurts or splashes when disconnecting. 

Application

The LX-1403 is designed for maintaining service vehicles, fleets, equipment and machinery. 

Origin

Lumax designed this grease coupler to help make greasing equipment easy and effortless. The LX-1403 is designed in the USA and made in Taiwan. 

Selling points

  • Works on most hand, battery powered or air operated grease guns and bulk grease pumps. 
  • According to the company, the LX-1403 has the world's highest pressure rating. 
  • High performance hydraulic seal designed for multi-year service without damage to the seal. 
  • Works well in tight spaces. 
  • Made from high quality tool steel.

Features and benefits

  • The quick and simple connection, proprietary locking and quick release mechanism allows the coupler to lock on and creates a leak-proof seal. 
  • Enables hands-free greasing. 
  • Ergonomic thumb lever design helps prevent stuck couplers. 
  • There are no spurts or splashes when disconnecting. 
  • Hardened four jaws withstand high pressures without deformation. 

Manufacturing specs

The LX-1403 features integrated non-return valves that allows the unit to be disconnected at pressures up to 15,000 psi. The couple has a burst pressure of 22,000 psi and has an integrated 1/8" NPT connection. The LX-1403 is 2.9" long and 1.2" high, and weighs 3.2 ounces. 

Storage and display

The LX-1403 is shipped with one coupler in each package. A case pack has 10 units. The coupler comes in retail friendly, tri-lingual packing with the Lumax color scheme. 

Demonstration

To watch a video demonstration of this product, visit VehicleServicePros.com/20980380.

Suggested retail price

$25. 99

For more information

Lumax, LLC

844-660-6876

[email protected]

www.lumax.com

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