Flo-Lok Dry Break Couplings for Liquid Cooling Garments
Flo-Lok couplings are the world's standard connector for liquid cooling garments.
They are used in all military aircraft with personal cooling systems, in auto and air racing, and even go into space with NASA.
Flo-Lok couplings push together, maintain a secure connection, and can be disconnected by pushing a button or by pulling them apart. Their latch design prevents accidental release under normal operating conditions but allows the coupling to be pulled apart in an emergency.
Female Button connector is for the garment side of the umbilical/tubing, which connects to the Male Latch on the Cooling system side.
Push together
Push the coupling halves together. They will latch and maintain a secure connection.
Manual Release
Press the release button to disconnect the coupling halves.
Emergency Release
In an emergency, pull the Flo-Lok coupling apart. It will automatically release at about 10 pounds of force. The emergency release break force is calibrated during manufacturing and can be adjusted in the field.
Dry Release
Flo-Lok couplings are virtually dry-release, allowing less than one cubic centimeter of water loss per 100 disconnects. The flow of water stops when the coupling is disconnected.
Latch Design
Flo-Lok couplings' manual release incorporates a durable bronze-aluminum catch. When the coupling halves are pressed together, the latch pin assembly's latch dogs engage the manual release's catch.
Pressing the push button on the manual release moves a slider that depresses the latch dogs and causes the coupling to disconnect.
Tubing Size
Flo-Lok couplings will accept either 3/16'' or 1/4'' I.D. and either 5/16'' or 3/8'' O.D. tubing by installing the appropriate size hose barb and strain relief during manufacturing. Other tubing sizes can be accommodated through secondary machining of the strain relief.
Dust Cover
Flo-Lok couplings have an easily-attachable dust cover on each half to prevent introduction of dirt when not in use.
Reliable
Testing indicates that Flo-Lok couplings have a useable life of more than 20,000 connect-disconnect cycles without significant change in hands-free break force. The latch mechanism is not affected by either operational shock or vibration.
Calibration
Flo-Lok couplings can be calibrated to a precise break force and adjusted with only basic tools. They are factory-calibrated to 10 pounds break force. Calibrated break force varies by only ± 15% after 10,000 connect-disconnect cycles.
Sturdy Construction
Flo-Lok couplings have robust glass-filled nylon shells and sturdy corrosion-resistant hardware and latch materials that withstand shock and hard use.
Field Maintenance
Flo-Lok couplings can be maintained in the field with only basic tools and commonly-available components.
Shipping policy
ChillOut Systems offers USPS Priority Mail (1-3 business days), USPS Priority Mail Express (overnight delivery guarantee), FedEx Ground (1-5 business days), FedEx 2 Day (2 business days) and FedEx Priority Overnight (next business day delivery). Costs for all orders are calculated based on your address and will appear in the checkout cart. International customers can select from USPS Priority Mail International® (6-10 business days) and USPS Priority Mail Express International ™ (3-5 business days).
We do ship internationally: Asia, Europe, and Australia. But we will ship anywhere as long as the customer covers shipping.
Orders typically take 2-5 business days transit time, depending on customer shipping address and chosen options at checkout.
To check the status of your order, please refer to the tracking number included in your shipping confirmation email. If you have questions about your order, please email us at info@chilloutsystems.com between Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST, and we will be happy to assist you.
Refund policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@chilloutsystems.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at info@chilloutsystems.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
