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Parker Hannifn Corporation
Parker Brass Products Division
Otsego, Michigan
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Air Brake-AB Fittings
AB Advantages
Easy to assemble, no faring required. Extruded from CA 360 or CA
345 brass. Readily available in broad selection of confgurations and
sizes. AB fttings are pre-applied with Locite Vibra-Seal® 516 on all
male pipe threads.
Specifcations
AB fttings meet DOT FMVSS571.106 performance specifcations
when assembled with 63NTA tube support (page 83) andSAE J844
nylon tubing. Meets functional requirements of SAE J246.
Applications
Use with copper tubing in air brake systems. Air Brake bodies (with
addition of NTA tube support) are interchangeable with NTA bodies
for use with SAE J844 nylon tubing. Electroless nickel plated bodies
can be used with bio-diesel.
Working Pressure Ranges
Up to 400 psi.
Temperature Ranges
Fittings will withstand variations from -65° to +250°F.
Assembly Instructions
1. Cut tubing squarely and remove burrs.
2. Slide nut and sleeve onto tubing.
3. Insert tubing into ftting until bottomed on seat. The nut should be
screwed down fnger-tight, then wrench-tightened as indicated below
(This will allow a number of remakes):
Tube Additional Number of
Size Turns from Hand-Tight
1/4, 3/8, 1/2 2
5/8, 3/4 3
Order
By part number. Nuts and sleeves may be ordered as separate items
by their catalog number.
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 numbers of sixteenths of an inch in
the tube 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.
Example: VS 68 AB –10 –8
Locite Vibra Seal® 516
Male Connector
Air Brake Fitting
5/8” (10/16) Tube Size
1/2” (8/16) Pipe Thread