Eaton FD69 — 10,000 psi Water Blast Arc Latch Coupler

The Eaton FD69 — 10,000 psi Water Blast Arc Latch Coupler is a specialty quick-disconnect coupling from Eaton's Aeroquip range. Arc Latch™ 10,000 psi water-blast quick coupler with smooth-bore straight-through design — for high-pressure water-blast applications in shipyards, bridge/concrete repair and paint stripping. Available in plated steel or stainless.

Working pressure to 689 bar (9993 psi) at the smallest body size, with minimum burst pressure of 2758 bar. Arc Latch connection — non-valved variant.

Construction & features

• Connection method: Arc Latch
• Valving: Non-Valved
• Arc Latch™ design — extended latch contact surface for rugged service
• Smooth-bore straight-through design for high flow
• 10,000 psi (689 bar) maximum operating pressure
• 40,000 psi (2,758 bar) minimum burst pressure
• Available in plated steel or stainless steel for added corrosion resistance
• Heavy-duty back-up ring prevents O-ring extrusion
• Safety sleeve lock prevents accidental disconnection
• Interchanges with: Specialty water-blast couplers

Available variants — specify in your RFQ

Indus quotes the full FD69 range; specify the configuration that matches your hose end and operating envelope. The Eaton part-number scheme is FD69-XXXX-AA-BB (series, half/material code, port thread size in 16ths of an inch, nominal coupling size in 16ths of an inch).

• Coupling halves: Male, Female, Dust Cap/Plug
• Body sizes: 3/8" body size only
• Body materials: Carbon Steel (zinc trivalent chromate plated) or Stainless Steel
• Seal materials: Buna-N
• Port thread types: Female NPT

Sample part numbers: FD69-1001-06-06, FD69-1002-06-06, FD69-1042-06. The full part-number matrix is available on request — Indus will quote any standard configuration in the Eaton catalogue.

Performance

• Maximum operating pressure: 689 bar (9993 psi) at the smallest size; derates with diameter
• Minimum burst pressure: 2758 bar (40001 psi)
• Rated flow (largest size): up to 170 L/min
• Vacuum rating: 28 in./Hg
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +100°C (varies by seal compound; specify in RFQ)

Applications

• High-pressure water blast (paint stripping, surface prep)
• Bridge and concrete repair
• Shipyard hull cleaning
• Industrial cleaning and de-scaling
• Hydroblasting

How to order

Confirm (a) the exact Eaton part number you require, or (b) the configuration parameters: coupling half (male / female / complete set / repair kit / dust cap), body size, port thread type and designation, seal compound, body material. Indus will quote ex-Eaton with full mill certification, NACE / ABS / Lloyd's options on request, and air-freight or sea-freight options to UAE / GCC. Standard lead time 14 days from order; in-stock items ship same week.

Companion products

Indus also stocks the matching dust caps, dust plugs, and seal repair kits for this series — ask for them on the same RFQ. For hose assemblies terminated with this coupler, request a complete hose-end assembly quote and we will supply the assembly tested at 1.5× working pressure with witness-test certificate.