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63PT-0540 - Compression Insert

63PT-0540
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Attributes

Weight
0.0015 lb
Break Quantity
0
Optional Package/Box Quantity
0
Material
Brass
Tube Size
5/16"
Working Pressure
300 PSI
Wall Thickness
.040"
Temperature Range
-65°F to 250°F (-54°C to 121°C)
Length
.50"
OD
.232"

Details

Applications

  • Use with copper, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing.
  • Manufactured for low and medium pressure tubing connection work where excessive vibration or tube movement is not involved.

Installation

  • No flaring, soldering or other preparation of tubing necessary to assemble
  • Slide nut, then sleeve onto tubing. The thread end of the nut must face out.
  • Insert tube into the fitting. Be sure the tube is bottomed on the fitting shoulder.
  • Assemble nut to body, and tighten hand-tight. Then follow the number of appropriate wrench turns for the given size.

Note

  • Temperature and type of tubing used are important factors in working pressure ranges. Pressure rating given at 73°F (23°C). For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for pressure range.
  • Temperature ranges are given for use with soft metal tubing. For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for tubing temperature range.

Safety Notes

  • Not recommended for steel tubing
  • Not recommended for applications using gaseous media.

Specifications

  • Underwriter's Laboratories listed for flammable liquid
  • SAE J-512
  • ASA

Use

Brass inserts allow for standard compression fittings to be used with industrial grades of thermoplastic tubing.

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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