What kind of fitting is a push to connect?

These types of fittings generally function as a push-to-connect. This makes these particularly useful in applications where there are frequent disconnections and reconnections of the hose systems. Any fitting that uses compression force to connect the vessels together is considered a compression fitting.

Do you need special tools for bite fittings?

Bite-type fittings don’t require any special tools, just like a standard, but the seal is stronger and provides a higher pressure connection. These have a body with one end that is coned or flared. Installation requires special flaring tools to place the vessel inside the flared end of the fitting. This provides a deep and dependable seal.

What do you need to know about hard tubing fittings?

A hard tubing compression fitting ( HDC) consists of more parts, but the two most important are the base and the locking ring. The hard tubing compression fitting usually also has two more o-rings. One is nested inside the base of the fitting, while the other one sits between the base and the locking ring.

Do you need special tools for compression fittings?

Standard compression fittings do not require any special tools for installation so they are a good option if the machine will be out in the field and not accessible to specialty tools. These are two-ferrule assembly fittings. The back ferrule is in charge of gripping the vessel while pressing up against the front ferrule.

What kind of connection do you need for a plumbing fitting?

The barbed end of the fitting is pushed into the hose, and a clamp tightened around it to secure a seal. Barbs are sized by the ID of the hose to be connected. The other end typically utilizes an IPS (MIPS or FIPS), GHT or slip connection.

What do you need to know about an as tube fittings?

They are made to exact AS (formerly AN) specifications and provide a tight metal-to-metal seal on tubing that is flared to 37°. Fittings require a nut and a sleeve (ferrule) for each tube end.

What kind of fitting is used to connect two lines?

Compression fittings are one of the quickest and easiest ways to join two lines. These connections are typically used on hard copper pipe and soft tubing that has a 3/8″ or smaller outside diameter (like faucets and icemakers).

How big of a fitting do I need for an OD pipe?

Compression fittings are sized according to that outside diameter: a 1/2″. OD pipe would require a 1/2″ compression fitting. A sleeve (“ferrule”) is placed over the pipe (use a plastic sleeve for plastic tubing), which is placed inside the fitting.