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Liquid cooling component family

Blind-Mate Quick Disconnect Couplings

A candidate family page for rack or equipment interfaces with controlled alignment.

Hose size
DN 03 to DN 12 nominal diameter range
Working pressure
16 bar
Wetted material
nickel-plated brass for some CGO styles; surface-treated aluminum alloy for CGO/L
Interface designation
BLQ2; BLQ4
Port connection
SAE straight thread; G/BSPP thread

Technical selection

Specifications and configuration

Reference — Stäubli — CGO

ParameterDocumented value / configuration
Mating styleblind-mate with self-alignment
MountingAxis misalignment compensation up to 0.5 mm mmConditions: manufacturer note: model and installation dependent
Hose sizeDN 03 to DN 12 nominal diameter range
Working pressure16 barConditions: limit type: maximum allowable; qualification: depends on model and operating conditions
Coolantglycol-water; cooling water; heat-transfer oils; esters; kerosene; PAO
Wetted materialnickel-plated brass for some CGO styles; surface-treated aluminum alloy for CGO/L

Reference — CPC — family reference

ParameterDocumented value / configuration
Interface designationBLQ2; BLQ4

Reference — CPC — Everis BLQ4

ParameterDocumented value / configuration
Port connectionSAE straight thread; G/BSPP thread
Disconnect stateValved non-spill blind-mate connection intended to disconnect under pressure.
Leakage behaviorSpillage below 0.025 cc at 0 psi and below 0.055 cc at 120 psi
Temperature-17 to 115 degrees C (0 to 240 degrees F)
Working pressureVacuum to 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Wetted materialbrass body; high-performance polymer valve; stainless steel valve spring; EPDM seals
MountingThread-mounted blind-mate body/insert; rack alignment system remains an application-level input.

Reference — Danfoss — Hansen BMQC (2024 launch)

ParameterDocumented value / configuration
Working pressure2.4 barConditions: 5 mm BMQC, not generic UQD/UQDB; limit: working pressure in 2024 BMQC announcement; not a UQDB rating
Flowmaximum: 10; rated: 6 L/minConditions: 5 mm BMQC, not generic UQD/UQDB; model: BMQC 5 mm
Pressure drop0.15 barConditions: 5 mm BMQC, not generic UQD/UQDB; flow: 6 L/min; fluid and temperature: Not stated in announcement; curve verification required
Wetted material303 stainless-steel coupling with EPDM sealConditions: 5 mm BMQC, not generic UQD/UQDB
MountingRadial offset up to 5 mm; angular offset up to 2.7 degreesConditions: 5 mm BMQC, not generic UQD/UQDB; installation: Self-aligning server chassis to rear-rack manifold; engineering drawing required

Candidate Product-family draft. Configuration, availability and acceptance are established for the requested item.

Component scope

Blind-mate couplings are installed through controlled equipment movement where direct hand access is limited. Their function depends on alignment, approach direction, travel and a matched counterpart.

Configuration and selection

Send equipment datums, tolerance stack, mating force or travel limits, fluid conditions and service-cycle expectations. Leakage and disconnect behavior need configuration-specific verification.

Define before quotation

  • Rack or equipment datum scheme
  • Exact interface designation and revision
  • Alignment, tolerance, mating force, and service sequence
  • Fluid, pressure, leakage, and cycle validation conditions

Evidence and supply boundary

Exact model, interfaces, materials, coolant compatibility, operating conditions, tests, documentation, quantity and supply scope require configuration-specific review. No stock, certification or performance is implied by this draft.