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Compression

Compression Fittings


Materials: CA360, CA345, CA377

Vibration Resistance: Short Nut - Fair, Long Nut - Improved

Working Pressure: 400 PSI Maximum based on tubing size ALWAYS consult tubing specifications

Conformance: Meets functional requirements of SAE as indicated by configuration

Applications: Air, oil, water, lubricant and other applications which use brass, copper, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing. Use of thermoplastic tubing requires a brass insert (Fitting Configuration 60AE)

Temperature Range:
-65 to +212°F
-54 to +100°C 

Benefit:
•         Reduces maintenance costs and assembly time
•         Lower costs based on fewer vendors
•         More sales opportunities
Feature:
•         No special tube prep required
•         Wide range of sizes and styles
•         Extruded and Forged available
Advantage:
•         Faster, more reliable assembly
•         One-stop shop for all needs
•         Conforms to more customers' requirements


How to Order:
•         Supplied as three piece assemblies including
          body, nut and sleeve
•         For body only, use "B" prefix
        * after the P/N indicates forged
•         Some items available on MTO basis only
Assembly Instructions:
•         Cut tubing squarely and remove burrs
•         Slide nut and sleeve on tubing, threaded end out
•         Insert the tube into fitting until it bottoms
•         Lubricate threads
•         Assemble nut to body finger tight
•         Tighten with a wrench as follows:
                 1/8 - 5/16:   1 1/4 Additional Turns
                 3/8 - 7/8 :     2 1/4 Additional Turns
Nomenclature: E1-6B
•         E1: Fitting Configuration
•         6: Tube Size in sixteenths (6/16 = 3/8)
•         B: Pipe Size 1/4"
•         Dimensions subject to change without notice





DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR TUBING MAY SPLIT



A-Lign Compression

A-Lign Compression Fittings


Materials: CA360, CA345, CA377

Vibration Resistance: Fair

Working Pressure: 400 PSI Maximum based on tubing size ALWAYS consult tubing specifications

Conformance: Meets functional requirements of SAE as indicated by configuration

Applications: Air, oil, water, lubricant and other applications which use brass, copper, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing. Use of thermoplastic tubing requires a brass insert (Fitting Configuration 60AE)

Temperature Range:
-65 to +212°F
-54 to +100°C

Benefit:
•         Reduces maintenance costs and assembly time
•         Lower costs based on fewer vendors

•         Reduces the number of SKU's required to cover needs
Feature:
•         Sleeve is integrated with nut
•         Wide range of sizes and styles
•         Standard compression bodies
Advantage:
•         Faster, more reliable assembly
•         One-stop shop for all needs
•         Interchangeable between part families


How to Order:
•         Supplied as two piece assemblies including
          body and nut with captive sleeve
•         Bodies are same as standard compression
          fittings

•         Some items available on MTO basis only
Assembly Instructions:
•         Cut tubing squarely and remove burrs
•         Slide nut on tubing, threaded end out
•         Tighten until nut bottoms, then one additional turn with
          wrench

Nomenclature: 968A-8C
•         968A: Fitting Configuration

•         8: Tube Size in sixteenths (8/16 = 1/2)
•         C: Pipe Size 3/8"
•         Dimensions subject to change without notice


DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR TUBING MAY SPLIT



Double Compression

Double Compression Fittings


Materials: CA360, CA345, CA377

Vibration Resistance: Short Nut - Fair, Long Nut - Improved

Working Pressure: 500 PSI Maximum based on tubing size ALWAYS consult tubing specifications

Conformance: Meets ASME and ASA Standards as noted by configuration

Applications: Air, oil, water, lubricant and other applications which use brass, copper and aluminum tubing.

Temperature Range:
-65 to +250°F
-54 to +121°C

Benefit:
•         Reduces maintenance costs and assembly time

Feature:
•         No special tube prep required

•         Sleeve is integrated with nut
Advantage:
•         Faster, more reliable assembly

How to Order:
•         Order nuts and bodies separately

•         Some items available on MTO basis only
Assembly Instructions:
•         Cut tubing squarely and remove burrs
•         Slide nut and sleeve on tubing, threaded end out
•         Insert the tube into fitting until it bottoms
         Lubricate threads
•         Assemble nut to body finger tight, plus 1-1/2 turns
Nomenclature: E1-6B
•         E1: Fitting Configuration

•         6: Tube Size in sixteenths (6/16 = 3/8)
•         B: Pipe Size 1/4"
•         Dimensions subject to change without notice

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR TUBING MAY SPLIT