Snap Fit In + Pipe

The Snap Fit In + Pipe is a precision-engineered, quick-connect component designed to simplify and accelerate installation in custom heating and cooling systems. It combines a snap-fit connection interface with integrated copper or aluminum tubing, providing a secure, leak-tight joint without the need for brazing, welding, or specialized tools. This innovation is ideal for modular HVAC systems, heat pumps, refrigeration units, and process cooling equipment that require efficient assembly and maintenance access.

Each Snap Fit In + Pipe assembly is custom-designed for the specific pressures, flow rates, and layout needs of the project, offering significant time and labor savings while maintaining system reliability and thermal performance.

Key Features

• Tool-Free Snap-Fit Connection
  Allows for quick installation with audible/tactile feedback, reducing labor time and ensuring consistent joint quality.

• Integrated Pipe Section
  Custom-length copper or aluminum tubing pre-attached to the fitting for streamlined assembly into system manifolds, coils, or headers.

• Leak-Tight Sealing
  Dual O-ring or compression-based internal seals ensure reliable, long-term leak resistance under thermal cycling and vibration.

• Reusable and Serviceable
  Optional locking clips or sleeves allow for removal and reassembly during servicing or system reconfiguration.

• Customizable Interface
  Can be configured with straight, elbow, or branch geometries to suit installation space and system layout.

Manufacturing Techniques

• Precision CNC Machining
  For tight tolerance fabrication of snap-fit connectors and seal grooves, ensuring reliable assembly and repeatability.

• Pipe Bending and Forming
  Custom pipe sections are cut, bent, and shaped using automated or manual forming methods to meet spatial constraints.

• Seal Integration
  High-performance O-rings are installed and lubricated in a clean environment to prevent damage or contamination.

• Overmolding or Press-Fit Assembly
  In polymer or hybrid designs, snap-fit housings may be overmolded or mechanically bonded to the pipe section.

• Leak Testing and Quality Assurance
  Every unit is pressure-tested (air or helium) and inspected for fit, seal integrity, and dimensional accuracy.

Applications

• Modular HVAC systems and rooftop units

• Heat pump and geothermal loop assemblies

• Compact refrigeration units (display cases, vending)

• Low-charge packaged chillers and VRF/VRV systems

• Transport refrigeration and automotive HVAC

• Field-serviceable fluid manifolds and coil inlets

This product is ideal for manufacturers and contractors seeking to streamline assembly while maintaining the highest standards in performance and safety. Contact us to design a Snap Fit In + Pipe system tailored to your next application.