The CAF cap was originally designed about thirty years ago: it originated from a project developed by Mr. Carlo Fedi, the founder of C.B.A. Pistoia, who decided to manufacture a simple – and, yet, innovative – accessory intended for bus bodywork.
The CAF cap features automatic opening and closing and is used to make it quicker to fill up and, also, avoids the problems resulting from the operator’s inability to firmly close the union. This cap is an essential item for use with robotized, automatic fuel filling systems.
The CAF cap is a unique item: it is fully made and assembled in Italy by highly qualified workers, by making use of high-quality raw materials. Every single item is pressure-tested up to 5 bar and is made to undergo tightness tests with the fuel tank upside down.
Our company has invested in research, over the years, in order to optimize its product: the stainless steel spring has been increased so as to guarantee perfect tight seal. The gasket above the thread features a different shape from conventional O-rings, i.e. it is rectangular and has expressly been made of a type of rubber capable of withstanding the attack from the acids found in new-generation fuels (e.g. biodiesel). The CAF cap base has been reinforced to better withstand shocks, through increased use of cast materials.
The CAF cap can be equipped with aluminium adapters to fit different types of tanks and burglar systems to be placed inside the tank. It can be used with any one type of tank (e.g. buses, trucks, earthmovers, trains, plastic containers).
The logo found on the shutter is a European registered trademark, i.e. equivalent to top quality and renowned experience for our customers.
The CAF cap is protected by a patent in Italy.