EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. …Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the availability of the CC-Series of quick-disconnect, full-flow pneumatic couplings that utilize an innovative design that effectively combines energy-efficient high flow capabilities with 200,000 cycle durability and industry-leading safety features.

The CC-Series is part of Eaton’s line of Hansen® and Coupleurs Gromelle™ products which were acquired by Eaton in December, 2010.

“CC-Series couplings are engineered to provide superior strength in a lightweight, non-marring, user friendly design that enhances workplace productivity,” said Brett Jaffe, couplings business director, Eaton. “They feature nickel-plated brass bodies and crush-resistant plastic sleeves with rounded ends to protect finished surfaces. The use of CC-Series couplings also eliminates dangerous hose whip to enhance worker safety.”

Eaton’s CC-Series couplings utilize a safe, two-sleeve activation system, can withstand up to 4,500 pounds of external force without cracking, and have exceeded 200,000 activation cycles without leakage. They can accept multiple plug profile configurations that significantly reduce downtime in switching air tools.

Hansen couplings have been technology leaders since 1915 when Fred Hansen developed the first quick-disconnect coupling. As part of Eaton’s Hydraulics Group the products, technology, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities of Hansen and Coupleurs Gromelle significantly enhance Eaton’s ability to serve diverse hydraulic and pneumatic market needs.

Eaton’s Hydraulics Group is a segment of the company’s Industrial Sector. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and stationary applications. Mobile and stationary markets include agriculture, alternative energy, construction, forestry, manufacturing, material handling, mining, oil and gas, processing, transportation and utility equipment. Eaton’s Hydraulics Group provides customer-driven solutions under product names such as Aeroquip®, Boston®, Char-Lynn®, Coupleurs Gromelle™, Eaton®, Hansen™, Hydrokraft®, Hydrowa®, Hydro-Line®, Integrated Hydraulics®, Synflex®, Vickers®, Walterscheid™, and Weatherhead®. For more information, visit www.eaton.com/hydraulics.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.  For more information, visit www.eaton.com.