What are pneumatic fittings?

Characteristics of pneumatic fittings

◆  Easy to operate,

◆  Low cost

◆  Not easy to leak

◆  Steady connection

◆  Available in multiple types, sizes and colors

Categories of pneumatic air fittings:

According to raw material and structure, there are:

Common pneumatic push in fittings

Common pneumatic push in fittings is used in large quantities and has numerous varieties, especially with metric size and PT thread, which are generally available in stock.

Mini type pneumatic push in fittings

The mini pneumatic push in fittings has similar structure as common pneumatic fittings. The biggest feature of this sort of fittings is its short and small dimension, which makes possible to be installed in a narrow space. Particularly, they are suitable for occasions where installation space is limited. E.g. automated robotic arms, integrated pneumatic piping systems, etc.

Full stainless steel push to connect fittings

For stainless steel push to connect fittings, its body, thread, button and reed are all made of stainless steel, usually 304, 316 or 316L. The sealing ring inside is FKM (fluorine or viton).

They can be used in chemically corrosive environments such as strong acid and alkali, and can also be used in high temperature and high pressure conditions. The maximum working temperature is 200 degrees Celsius, and the maximum working pressure is 30Bar (3.0MPa).

How to choose the correct pneumatic air fittings?

The selection of pneumatic air fittings mainly refers to the actual use conditions and working pressure.

When the working pressure is below 10bar(1MPa), we can choose the regular pneumatic push in fittings with high cost performance.

For 10~30bar(1~3MPa): we recommend to choose full brass with nickel plated pneumatic one touch fittings or stainless steel push to connect fittings.

When it comes to working pressure above 30bar(3MPa), the integrated style of full brass with nickel plated pneumatic one touch fittings are recommended. Because this structure fittings can bear much higher forces than reed style pneumatic air fittings.

On some special occasions, like acid-base, alkali-base, corrosive environments or food industry, full stainless steel push to connect fittings are strongly recommended.

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