Thursday, September 15, 2011

hydroponics application video

Welcome to our application series
In this video we are explaining how to use our plastic fittings in a hydroponics application. Our barbs make it easy to install and our plastic is durable enough to hold up in most situations.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Kent Systems tube fittings informational video

Here at Kent Systems not only do we make plastic quick couplings, we make fantastic tube fittings. The unique single barb design makes it easy to put on a tube. They are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and materials

Friday, July 29, 2011

Kent Systems Custom Bulk Ink Solutions

We assist ink manufacturers and printer manufacturers with bulk ink systems with both products and experienced engineering. the products involved are: ink bladders (bags), high-grade polyethylene tubing known as Acrolene XP, shut-off couplings (to prevent ink spilling), and drill and "tap" cartridge modifications. We have worked with a variety of name brands.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Kent Systems now offers Tubing!

June 27, 2011, Loveland CO--KENT Systems has just released its line of Acrolene XP tubing to the public. Acrolene XP is an extremely chemical resistant polyethylene material with excellent flexibility.

“We are very excited to offer this line of tubing. Our customers have been asking us to carry a line of tubing that is as good as our couplings for some time now. After years of development and testing, we finally accomplished our goal.” Linda Sampson, CEO

There are a number of different tube materials on the market, each with their own characteristics. PVC tends to be inexpensive, clear and flexible. However, it has low chemical resistance, low pressure rating, and leaches toxins. For this reason it is being phased out of thee medical market as well as a handful of other markets.

Standard polyethylene tubing, (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE) has great chemical resistance at a fair price, but is extremely inflexible, milky in color and prone to kinking. In addition, it tends to crack at low temperatures and melts at low temperatures too.

Polyurethane has great pressure performance and good chemical resistance. However, it lacks the flexibility of PVC, discolors over time and is dramatically more expensive.

Acrolene XP bridges a number of gaps left by other tubes. It is clear, has great chemical resistance, remains strong below freezing temperatures, has a high melt point, good pressure performance, resistant to kinking and will not leach dangerous chemicals into the fluid path. In addition, it is a very affordable product.

“Unlike most polyethylene tubing, ours is extremely flexible, simple to work with and easy to use on tube barbs. Acrolene XP is an ideal substitute for PVC and polyurethane in scores of applications” Lyle Sampson, COO

KENT Systems has been designing and developing quick couplings, plastic fittings, and media bags for over 10 years. This product can be used for many different fluids from solvent ink to chromatography applications. Made in the USA. More information about KENT Systems can be found online at www.KentSystems.com or call 970-593-3185 to receive free samples

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Quick Coupling spring Patent

patent # 6,616,197



The KENT Systems Spring for our Collection 1 Quick Couplings is used to ensure a secure connection has been made and prevents unintentional disconnections.

At Kent Systems we keep your safety in mind when we develop our products.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Kent Systems Rotating Patent

patent #6,305,724

Helping to keep your tubing installations "knot free"

Just another way Kent Systems is thinking and planning ahead to help with your installations and applications.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

KENT Systems Quick Disconnect Radial Detent Patent

Patent # 5,799,987


The KENT Systems Quick Disconnect Radial Detent is used to connect the KENT Systems collections 1, 3 and 4.

This is our unique radial detent that is used in connecting and disconnecting our quick couplings.

click here for more information: KENT Systems Quick Disconnect Radial Detent

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Media Bags

Media Bags are a smarter way to package and distribute liquid products. Save money, and keep safe with an integrated shutoff valve and flexible package walls.

Our Media Bags are the way to ship and use liquids in your applications.

Follow this link for more information: Kent Systems Media Bags

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Kent Systems Quick Coupling Bottle Cap



The KENT Systems revolutionary line of quick couplings and plastic fittings has entered into a whole new industry with the unveiling of their new bottle caps. The caps come with the patented KENT Systems male ¼ turn quick coupling and is available with the patented KENT Systems shut-off cam valve to keep your fluids inside the bottle when not connected.

The bottle caps allow the user to access the liquid within a bottle or media bag without the need of removing the cap. Simply connect the cap to a KENT Systems coupling and access the liquid inside. Removing the coupling will stop the flow of liquid from the container.

“This product is not just covenant, it is safer. Technicians no longer need to expose themselves to open containers that may be filled with dangerous liquids.” Lyle Sampson, Product Designer

With this new line of bottle caps, KENT Systems can now cater to a much broader customer base and product range in industries such as: chemical handling, fluid cooling systems, and an ever expanding ink market. With the addition of this cap, customers can now maintain a closed system and reduce contaminates to their liquids.

“We have produced our new line of caps for only a couple of months and we already have a huge demand. It is nice to have engineers here at KENT Systems that are capable of further broadening our already extensive product lines”. Adam Bauer, Project Design

KENT Systems has been designing and developing quick couplings, plastic fittings, and media bags for over 10 years. Made in the USA. More information about KENT Systems can be found online at http://www.KentSystems.com.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Chemical Compatibility Chart

Have you ever wondered which chemicals work well with our products or which chemical don't? Well we are here to help! We have a great chemical compatibility chart that can help you determine if the chemical you are putting through our product will work or not.

If you are not sure, then call us and we can give you free samples to test your chemicals. Still not working? don't worry we have a lot of custom options that might work for you. Just give a call and we will work with to make sure you get the right product for your application.


Click here for the Chemical Compatibility Chart

Monday, March 28, 2011

Kent Systems unveils new product, ½ inch threaded fitting


Loveland, CO, March 25, 2011--KENT Systems is unveiling their newest product this month. The newest product is a ½” NPT threaded part with a ¼” KENT Systems salient series barb. This part is made out of a tough nylon compound making the part extremely durable.

“Our new fitting is not simply a copy of other fittings on the market,” Lyle Sampson, Owner “it's a vastly better product. We have put a lot of thought and experience into this product’s design. From the barb design, the termination of the threads, the wrench stop feature and even the materials we have selected. When you love what you do, your products are better as a result.”

Because this part is needed in multiple environments, KENT Systems needed to create a product that is resistant to extreme temperatures and abuse from both Mother Nature and people alike.

“Whenever we are given an opportunity to create a new product, we will jump at the chance. When the part can be used to help people in need, the motivation to produce the best product possible is apparent throughout the company” ~Brad Hutchings, account representative.

KENT Systems has been designing and developing quick couplings, plastic fittings, and media bags for over 10 years. This product can be used for many different fluids from solvent ink to chromatography applications. Made in the USA. More information about KENT Systems can be found online at www.KentSystems.com or call 970-593-3185 to receive free samples.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

KENT Systems Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary


KENT Systems is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year. Kent Systems was originally a product line dreamt of and designed by Kent Sampson while he owned Value Plastics. It was marketed through Value Plastics until it was purchased by Kent Sampson in 2001, at which point it became an independent company and offered products directly to the public.

“We are so excited to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! It is a wonderful achievement and we feel that our quality and innovative designs are what have brought us this far. We are very proud of all our accomplishments. ” Linda Sampson, Owner

Since becoming independent Kent Systems has created new product lines and sells to companies all over the world.

“In the 10 years that we have been an independent company we have created 3 new product lines and implemented hundreds of new products. We are very proud of what we have done in the past 10 years and we are excited to carry our traditions into the next 10 years.” Lyle Sampson, Owner

KENT Systems has been designing and developing quick couplings, plastic fittings, and media bags for over 10 years. Made in the USA. More information about KENT Systems can be found online at www.KentSystems.com.

Monday, March 21, 2011

KENT Systems Patented Shut-off Valve

KENT Systems Patented Shut-off Valves have been engineered with over 40 years of industry experience, which is why KENT Systems shut-off products taken over the plastic coupling industry as the most efficient plastic valve system ever seen.

The KENT Systems shut-off valve will seal fluids when disconnected, creating a safe environment even when dangerous life-threatening chemicals are used. Industries all over the world are realizing they have a choice in their quick couplings and they are choosing Kent Systems.


Patent Number 5,937,885
The KENT Systems Shut-off valve is activated when the KENT Systems components are engaged.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

KENT Systems Announces Instructional Videos Online

Loveland, CO, March 1, 2011--KENT Systems is an innovative alternative in the quick coupling industry and along with their innovative products they offer a complete line of instructional videos on You Tube. The instructional videos range from basic assembly to more intricate configurations to applications and even various abuse tolerance demonstrations.

Quick couplings are not used within the comfort of a cubical, but far too often they are purchased that way. The You Tube videos allow Kent Systems to demonstrate how the products work in the real world.

“We like to compare our products with our competition whenever possible and most of our videos document the first time we ever try a test. We are impressed over and over again how our products can take abuse and continue to perform.” Lyle Sampson, Marketing Manager.

The You Tube videos are created based on customer needs and concerns. The content is driven by what the customers want to see in action, whether it is towing a car or a destruction test or a how to connect video.

“You Tube is a great way for us to teach our customers about our products and how to use them. When people see our videos they think of new ways to use our products. We have revolutionary couplings and You Tube is a way for us to show them off.” Linda Sampson, Manager

KENT Systems has been designing and developing quick couplings, plastic fittings, and media bags for over 10 years. Made in the USA. More information about KENT Systems can be found online at www.KentSystems.com.