The new cartridge provides a consistently smooth handle feel for the life of the faucet. Smooth handle movement offers precise control which allows the user to fine-tune temperature balance.
In addition, the faucet handle will remain exactly where it is turned off, for convenient temperature recall.
The new cartridge will feature more than 100 Moen single-handle faucets (both kitchen and bath). Specific features of the cartridge include:
A stainless steel shaft and pin, which provides extremely durable handle attachment for smooth operation with every lift and turn.
Unique keying on the cartridge shell is to allow instant and accurate alignment during installation.
Over molded seals to ensure integrity and leak-free performance, even when encountering tough conditions
Compact dimensions and smaller physical profile to enable broader design opportunities and sleeker, modern faucet styles.
Todd Loschelder, Moen’s director of new business creation said, “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. 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. Our 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.”
He also added, “The opportunities that lie ahead are virtually endless, thanks to Duralast. Duralast builds on the heritage that Al Moen created decades ago, and we’re thrilled to add to the next chapter of our company’s history.”
The Duralast cartridge is made from the highest quality materials, surpasses conventional durability standards to withstand tough conditions.
