Sixty years ago, Moen® got its start when
Al Moen invented a
mixing cartridge that led to the creation of the single-handle faucet. Now, the
company is hoping to once again revolutionize the industry with the
introduction of the 1255™ Duralast™ cartridge ― Moen’s ceramic-disc cartridge
design that provides the smooth feel and reliable operation of a new faucet
from the first time you use it to the last.
The 1255 Duralast cartridge provides a consistently
smooth handle feel for the life of the faucet. Smooth handle movement offers
precise control, allowing the user to fine-tune temperature balance. In
addition, the faucet handle will remain exactly where it is turned off, for
convenient temperature recall.
“Sixty years ago, Al Moen led a team of
skilled designers to create a cartridge unlike any other in the market ― a
washerless, one-piece cartridge,” said
Todd Loschelder,
Moen’s director of new business creation, in a statement. “Its unique, yet
simple, assembly featured fewer parts, meaning greater reliability and
worry-free performance for the life of the faucet.
“This innovative cartridge has stood the
test of time ― through decades of new faucet styles and trends; and hundreds of
designs and finishes. [The] new 1255 Duralast cartridge builds on this legacy
and offers the next generation of durability and reliability. Plus, it provides
additional design opportunities for applications not only in the United States,
but globally.”
To create Moen’s 1255 Duralast
cartridge, many designs were tested and explored until the perfect solution was
developed. The new cartridge will be featured in more than 100 Moen
single-handle faucets (both kitchen and bath) starting in 2009. Specific
features of the cartridge include:
- A stainless-steel shaft and pin, which
provides extremely durable handle attachment for smooth operation
- Unique keying on the cartridge shell to allow instant,
accurate alignment during installation
- Overmolded seals to
ensure integrity and leak-free performance
- Compact
dimensions and smaller physical profile to enable broader design opportunities
and sleeker, modern faucet styles
For
more information on Moen’s new 1255 Duralast cartridge, visit
www.moen.com
or call 800/BUY-MOEN (800/289-6636).
Source: Moen
