Parker Hannifn Corporation
Parker Brass Products Division
Otsego, Michigan
A13
A
Compress-Align
®
Fittings
Advantages
No faring, soldering or other preparation of tubing is necessary. Pre-
assembled ftting, with captive sleeve. Sleeve is always oriented for
correct installation, visible for inspection before and after installation.
Heavy-duty ftting aligns to seal even out-of-round tubing. More quickly
assembled than either fare or standard tapered sleeve compression
fttings. Compress-Align bodies are interchangeable with standard
compression ftting bodies. This economical ftting is available in
straights, tees and elbows 1/8 in. O.D. through 1 in. O.D. tube size.
Manufactured from CA 360, CA 345 or CA 377 brass.
Specifcations
Listed with Underwriter’s Laboratories for fammable liquids. Consult list
of UL listed fttings on page M10 for specifc confgurations.
Applications
Use with annealed copper, brass, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing.
Manufactured for low and medium pressure tubing connections.
PSI
Tube O.D. (in.) Tube Wall (in.)
2800
1/8
.030
1900
3/16
.030
1400
1/4
.030
1200
5/16
.032
1000
3/8
.032
750
1/2
.032
650
5/8
.035
550
3/4
.035
450
7/8
.035
350
1
.035
Temperature Ranges
From -65° to +250°F.
Vibration
Fair resistance to minimal vibration or tube movement.
Assembly Instructions
With nut fnger tight on ftting body, insert tubing until it bottoms in the
ftting. Complete the seal with one wrench turn on all sizes.
Order
By part number and name.
Nomenclature
Part numbers are constructed from symbols that identify the style and
size of the ftting. The frst series of numbers and letters identifes the
style and type ftting. The second series of numbers describes the size.
Sizes
Tube sizes are determined by the number of sixteenths of an inch O.D.
Special Fittings
Fitting confgurations and/or sizes other than those shown in the
catalog can be furnished. It is suggested that a print or sketch be
submitted with the inquiry.
Pricing
Only items priced in current supplementary price list PL3501 are
carried in stock. Price and delivery for non-stock items furnished on
request for specifed quantity.
Remake Instructions
Tighten to original make-up position plus 1/16 turn to reseat sleeve.
Approximately 8 remakes are possible using this reassembly method.
Example:
2 69 CA –6 –4
Extrusion (2)
Forging (1)
Male Elbow
Compress-Align
3/8" (6/16) Tube O.D.
1/4" (4/16) Pipe Thread