Brass Compression Fittings
Features:
• Three piece construction—nut, sleeve (or ferrule) and body
• Use with copper, aluminum, or plastic tubing (plastic requires 60P sleeve and 61P insert)
• –65° to +250° F. temperature range
• Standard fittings use short nuts. Long nuts are available for higher vibration applications.
• Easy to disassemble, no flaring tool required
• Primary uses: water, gasoline, oil, and vacuum lines
To Assemble:
1. Cut smooth, square end on tubing
2. Slide nut, then sleeve onto tube.
Threads must face end
3. Insert tube into fitting
4. Thread nut onto fitting until snug, then as follows:
• up to 1/4": 1 1/4 turns
• up to 5/16": 1 3/4 turns
• 3/8″ and up: 2 1/4 turns
Brass Self-Aligning Compression Fittings
Features:
• Sleeve and nut permanently attached
• Sleeve is visible after installation, helping to eliminate misaligned sleeves
• Two piece construction – nut and body
• Use with copper, brass, aluminum, or plastic tubing (plastic requires insert 61P)
• –65° to +250° F. temperature range
• Quicker assembly than flare or regular compression
• Better vibration resistance than regular compression fittings
• Can be used anywhere a regular compression fitting is used, especially when installation may be difficult
To Assemble:
1. Cut smooth, square end on tubing
2. Slide nut over tube, threads facing end
3. Insert tube into fitting
4. Thread nut onto fitting until snug, then one more turn
