DIN 2353 Single Ferrule Hydraulic Union Cross Fitting

Create a compact, central distribution hub in your most complex hydraulic systems. The Stark Single Ferrule Hydraulic Union Cross is manufactured in compliance with DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 standards, providing a single, robust component to connect four tube lines. Its one-piece forged 316/316L stainless steel body and hardened single ferrule design offer maximum resistance to vibration and hydraulic shock, making it the ideal choice for simplifying complex junctions and reducing potential leak paths.

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✓ DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 Compliant| ✓ Simplifies Complex Junctions| ✓ Extreme Vibration Resistance

🔧 Configure Your Hydraulic Cross in Seconds

Our DIN 2353 compliant hydraulic crosses are available in three pressure series to match your specific system requirements. Find your part number by selecting the series and tube O.D.

1. Select Your Pressure Series:

○ LL (Very Light Duty - 100 bar)
○ L (Light Duty - up to 315 bar)
○ S (Heavy Duty - up to 630 bar)

2. Select Your Metric Tube O.D. (mm)

🔥 Most Common Configurations (In Stock - Same Day Shipping)

L Series (Light Duty)	S Series (Heavy Duty)
K08L(8mm Tube, 315 bar)	K12S(12mm Tube, 630 bar)
K12L(12mm Tube, 315 bar)	K16S(16mm Tube, 400 bar)
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Part Number Format: [Material]-K[Tube O.D.][Series] (e.g., INC625-K08L)

(K = Union Cross)

🛠 The Engineering Advantage

Maximum Integrity with One-Piece Forging: Unlike fabricated crosses, our monolithic forged body provides a continuous grain structure, eliminating welds and joints. This offers the highest possible resistance to the combined stresses of system pressure and vibration at the critical 4-way junction.

Symmetrical Flow Path for Balanced Distribution: The internal passages are precision-machined to ensure smooth, balanced flow distribution across all four ports, which is critical for applications requiring consistent pressure and flow to multiple lines.

Proven, Standardized Design: By adhering to the globally recognized DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1standard, our crosses guarantee dimensional interchangeability and performance you can trust for both new system builds and MRO replacements.

Molybdenum Disulfide Coated Nuts: To combat galling in high-torque hydraulic applications, all nuts are coated with Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly). This high-pressure solid lubricant ensures smooth assembly and allows for reliable reassembly.

📈 Technical Specifications

Feature	Stark Standard Specification
Standard	DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1
Body Material	Forged 316/316L Stainless Steel
Ferrule Material	Case-Hardened 316 Stainless Steel
Nut Coating	Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly) Coated
Pressure Series	LL (Very Light - 100 bar), L (Light - up to 315 bar), S (Heavy - up to 630 bar)
Testing	100% Hydrostatic Tested to 1.5x Working Pressure
Compliance	MTR to EN 10204 3.1 & PMI Verified

📌 Targeted Application Support

Central Hydraulic Manifolds: Acts as a compact, central hub for distributing hydraulic fluid from a single source to multiple actuators.

Mobile & Heavy Equipment: Ideal for complex hydraulic circuits on cranes, forestry equipment, and agricultural machinery where multiple functions are controlled from one point.

Test Benches: Provide multiple connection points for gauges and sensors in advanced test and calibration setups.

Industrial Machinery: Simplifies the plumbing of complex hydraulic systems on injection molding machines, presses, and other factory automation equipment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the main advantage of using a union cross?

The main advantage is system simplification. A single union cross can replace up to three separate tee fittings, significantly reducing the number of components, installation time, and, most importantly, the number of potential leak paths in a complex junction.

Q2: Does the flow split evenly between all ports?

Yes. Our union crosses are designed with a symmetrical internal flow path to ensure that flow and pressure are distributed as evenly as possible across the outlet ports, which is critical for many distribution applications.

Q3: Are your DIN 2353 crosses interchangeable with Parker EO® or Voss®?

Our fittings are manufactured to be dimensionally compliant with the DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 standard, making them interchangeable with other brands that also adhere to this standard, such as the Parker Ermeto (EO/EO-2) series. For critical applications, we always recommend using a consistent set of StarkValve components for guaranteed performance.

Q4: Do you offer reducing crosses (with different-sized ports)?

Our standard Union Cross connects four tubes of the same size. Custom Reducing Union Crosses are available through our Agile Manufacturing service. Please contact our engineering team with your specific size requirements.

📦 Complete DIN 2353 Size & Pressure Chart

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💬 Still Have Questions?

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🔒 Disclaimer

Parker Ermeto/EO/EO-2® and Voss® are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Stark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies. Part numbers and brand names are provided for cross-reference and compatibility purposes only.