Polymer Cartridges - Carstick® NBR - Inch

Carstick+ offers lower insertion force and compatibility with a broader range of housing materials, including non-elastic polymers. It is removable and reusable without damaging the cavity, making it ideal for applications requiring serviceability and maintenance.

Benefits of Carstick® and Carstick+

• Fast push-to-connect tube installation
• One-piece cartridge construction
• No threaded or grooved cavity required
• Automation-friendly insertion process
• Reduced assembly time and labor costs
• Compact, space-saving design
• Pre-assembled seal protection
• Reliable fluid and pneumatic sealing performance
• Improved manufacturing efficiency
• Reduced system weight and component count

Carstick+ Advantages

• Removable and reusable without damaging the housing
• Compatible with a wide range of housing materials
• Universal cavity design minimizes custom engineering requirements
• Low insertion force simplifies assembly
• Extremely compact footprint for space-constrained applications

Compatible Media

• Drinking water
• Beverages
• Steam
• Glycol
• Deionized water
• Coolants
• Compressed air
• Inert gases

Materials

• Technical polymer
• Brass
• Chemical nickel-plated brass
• Stainless steel
• NBR seals
• EPDM seals
• FKM seals (available on request)

Performance Specifications

Carstick®

Compressed Air Applications (NBR)

• Pressure: Vacuum to 20 bar
• Temperature: -20°C to +80°C

Liquid Applications (EPDM)

• Pressure: Vacuum to 16 bar
• Temperature: -20°C to +95°C
• Up to +130°C for D4, D6, and D8 versions

Low-Temperature Applications (NBR)

• Pressure: Vacuum to 16 bar
• Temperature: -40°C to +80°C

Carstick+

EPDM Version

• Pressure: Up to 16 bar
• Temperature: Up to +120°C

FKM Version

• Pressure: Up to 16 bar
• Temperature: Up to +140°C

Industries Served

• Industrial Automation
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Transportation Systems
• Food & Beverage Equipment
• Thermal Management Systems
• Medical Devices
• Life Sciences Equipment

Applications

Automation & Industrial

• Packaging machinery
• Robotic equipment
• Automotive manufacturing systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Solenoid valves
• Pneumatic cylinders

Food & Beverage

• Coffee machines
• Water dispensers
• Water treatment systems

Thermal Management

• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Battery cooling systems
• Power generation equipment
• Frequency converters and drives
• Welding equipment and robotic welding systems
• Data centers
• High-performance computing systems
• Lithography equipment

Transportation

• Pneumatic suspension systems
• Auxiliary pneumatic systems for cab and seat controls

Life Sciences & Medical

• Respiratory devices
• Anesthesia machines
• Dental chairs

Why Choose Carstick® and Carstick+?

Carstick® and Carstick+ provide manufacturers with a reliable, high-performance push-in fitting solution that reduces installation time, supports automation, and improves system efficiency. Whether used in industrial automation, thermal management, transportation, food processing, or medical equipment, these cartridge fittings deliver secure, leak-resistant connections while minimizing space requirements and simplifying assembly.

Their unique combination of compact design, automation-ready installation, reusability, and broad material compatibility makes Carstick® and Carstick+ an ideal choice for modern fluid and pneumatic connection systems.