St. Paul, MN – May 5, 2010 – Colder Products Company will debut its new hybrid connector to integrate fluidics and electronics into a single connection point at the MD&M East show, June 8-10. The new Hybrid Connector eliminates the need for multiple connections and simplifies the user interface between remote tools and a device. Medical professionals can quickly change or replace modular tools, umbilicals or hand pieces that require power, signal, air or fluids in a wide range of medical device applications.

“Fluid and electrical connections are the key interface for the technician and can be critical to ensure that a device performs safely and effectively,” said Jaime Erickson, engineering solutions manager. “Our hybrid technology simplifies these connections for the end user with a single easy-to-use connector.”

The hybrid coupling set consists of a panel mount socket and a connector with an umbilical hose containing multiple fluid tubes and contact wires. Featuring dry break valve technology and high-cycle pin and socket electrical contacts, the Hybrid Connector also has an ergonomic twist-to-connect collar.

Hybrid couplings can be easily customized for a wide range of applications that require fluid and electronics including: diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, analytical instrumentation and hospital beds.

About Colder Products Company
Colder Products Company is a leading provider of quick disconnect couplings to industrial, life sciences and chemical handling markets. For a free catalog CD or more information, contact: Colder Products Company, 1001 Westgate Drive, St. Paul, MN 55114. Phone: 651-645-0091. Toll-free: 800-444-2474. Fax: 651-645-5404. Web: www.colder.com.

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