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D.O.T. Air Brake - Copper Tubing
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•Typical Application
Air brake systems.
•Pressure
Maximum operating pressure of 150 PSI.
•Vibration
Fair resistance.
•Temperature Range
-650F to +2500F (-530C to +1210C) with copper tubing.
•Material
CA360 Brass.
•Used With
Copper tubing in air brake systems.
• Tolerance
+/- .02 on all dimensions. Dimension data can change
without notice. Please call us when dimensions are criti-
cal.
•Advantages
Easy to assemble (no flaring). May be used with nylon
tubing by replacing long nut and spherical sleeve with
insert, rigid sleeve and nut.
•Conformance
Meets specifications and standards of SAE and
DOT.
•Assembly Instructions
1- Cut tubing to desired length. Make sure all
burrs are removed and the ends are cut square.
2- Slide nut and then sleeve on tubing. Thread-
ed end “A” must face toward fitting body.
3- Insert tubing into fitting. Be sure tubing is
bottomed on fitting shoulder.
4- Thread nut onto fitting body until it is hand
tight.
5- From that point, tighten with a wrench the
number of turns indicated in the chart below:
A
Thread Size B
D.O.T. AIR BRAKE - COPPER TUBING BRASS FITTINGS
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RASS