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Hate the threads, great for lab work terrible in the dirt/dust.Engineer here. The issue isn't that there is not a solution. The issue is cost.
Here is what you are looking for, I have used the larger ones to hook up a grapple that had been sitting outside in the summer for a few days to a large excavator and threaded them completely together by hand. However, they are expensive.
VEP SERIES
The VEP Series is a popular solution for hydraulic circuit applications subject to high pressure impulses and circuits which experience high residual or trapped pressure in a line. Thread-to-connect design eliminates premature wear or brinelling, a patented internal valve allows...
That is what I just sent you. The threads are large and meant to work even with dirt and debris in them. These fittings were put onto excavators being used in the rail industry in some of the most remote places so they have to just work, which they do. If the threads get a little too gummed up they are large enough that a quick run with your fingernail, or a shot of compressed air and they will clear right out. If the pressure is too large for your hands to tighten them because it is a 105° day you can start the threads by hand and finish them with an adjustable wrench, no leak no mess.
When you said they’re expensive you weren’t kidding! I didn’t price the male. The 1/2” female satiated my curiosity.Engineer here. The issue isn't that there is not a solution. The issue is cost.
Here is what you are looking for, I have used the larger ones to hook up a grapple that had been sitting outside in the summer for a few days to a large excavator and threaded them completely together by hand. However, they are expensive.
VEP SERIES
The VEP Series is a popular solution for hydraulic circuit applications subject to high pressure impulses and circuits which experience high residual or trapped pressure in a line. Thread-to-connect design eliminates premature wear or brinelling, a patented internal valve allows...
Exactly. Now multiply that by 8 for just attaching a loader, 10 if you want 3rd function valve (not counting any implements using the 3rd function) and 14 if you want a single rear remote (not counting the cost of any implements running on the rear remote). It adds up very quickly on a piece of equipment under 100k an extra $800 cost to the manufacturer means at least a $1500 bump in price tag. Not enough value added by the different QC to market against a competitor. Now Kubota if they put it on all their equipment may be able to get the price of the couplings down to about $600 a tractor or about $1000 to the consumer due to volume but that still is a huge bump in price for something that will get used infrequently by most consumers and does not pose a safety or performance improvement. It is a nice to have that can be added aftermarket if desired.
I rigged a flat to pioneer 6 inch hose so when I disconnect the implement I can pop that flat face to pioneer on the fitting. No more pressure issues. Just pop the adapter hose off and hook it up. The bad news is if you have 5 implements like this it gets expensive...
I get all of that, I think you are missing my point.
That is not even close to reality. A manufacturer works in thousands not ones and twos. At the end of the day this comes down to weight/materials/process. When the street price exceeds that, the Manufacturer will manufacture them. None of these are made out of gold.
Roofs are actually a decent comparison. Want a roof that doesn’t leak and doesn’t come apart? If you live in an area not prone to large hail, slate with copper flashing will last longer than the house under it and requires no maintenance. Live in an area prone to large hail? 24 gauge standing seam metal. Have to paint it every few decades but so long as it’s installed properly you keep a finish on it, it will outlast the rest of the house, albeit possibly with dents and dings from hail but no functional damage.
