Choosing the Right Pneumatic Fitting, Is it that Hard?
When it comes to finding the correct pneumatic fitting, it depends on the desired specific application including the following several factors namely the tubing type, the air pressure, the thread type of fitting needed, concern in vibrations, the needed fitting material, and approvals coming from government agencies. And once the said factors have already been decided, it all goes down to the type of fitting you will settle with.
Barbed Fittings
1. Dubl-Barb – a compact one piece push on barbed fitting
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Parker Polyethylene tubing
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, SAE Straight Thread
2. Hose barb – usually manufactured in both beaded hose barb and regular hose barb styles
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Rubber Hose, GPH Hose, hose clamps required
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, SAE Straight Thread, Metric
Compression Style
1. Compression – there’s no soldering or flaring needed
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Available in inch dimension only, Copper, Aluminum, Thermoplastic
Thread compatibility: Male pipe , Female pipe
2. Compress-Align – this preassembled fitting with captive sleeve does not need flaring or soldering
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Available in inch dimension only, Copper, Aluminum, TFE, PEA, PFA, Thermoplastic
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe
3. Metru-Lok – one piece, preassembled fitting with captive ferrule
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Available in metric dimension only, Copper, Aluminum, Thermoplastic
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, British parallel pipe, British tapered pipe, SAE Straight Thread, Metric
4. Poly-Tite – preassembled compact fitting with exclusive acetal copolymer sleeve which resists stress caused by compression
Body material: Brass or stainless steel
Tube compatibility: Available in inch dimension only, Thermoplastic and soft metal tubing
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe
5. Hi-Duty Flareless Tube Fittings – preassembled fitting with a captive sleeve for high-pressure applications
Body material: Brass
Tube compatibility: Available in inch dimension only, Copper, Brass, Seamless Steel, Thermoplastic
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe
Push to Connect Style
1. Prestolok Metal – one piece push to connect fitting it for low pressure applications that allows easy disassembling and reassembling. It comes with a pre-applied thread sealant.
Body material: Nickel Plated Brass
Tube compatibility: Most Thermoplastic ( 85A Polyurethane excluded) in both inch and metric dimensions
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, British Parallel Pipe, British Tapered Pipe, Metric
2. Prestolok Composite – one piece push to connect fitting with glass reinforced black nylon body
Body material: Silicone free glass reinforced nylon
Tube compatibility: Nylon Semi-rigid, Polyurethane, Nylon, Fluorpolymer, available in both inch and metric dimensions
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, British Parallel Pipe, British Tapered Pipe, Metric
3. PrestoWeld – push to connect fittings that are weld splatter-resistant and silicone-free to meet the robotic welding industry requirements
Body material: Nickel plated brass
Tube compatibility: Parker Microweld tubing
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, British Tapered Pipe
Thermoplastic Fittings
1. True Seal – all plastic push to connect fittings manufactured from FDA compliant materials
Body material: Acetal, Polypropylene, KYNAR
Tube compatibility: Thermoplastic in inch dimension only
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe, Barb
2. Fast & Tite – all plastic FDA approved fitting with compression style
Body material: White Polypropylene, Black Polypropylene, White Nylon
Tube compatibility: Thermoplastic, Glass, Soft Metal, available in inch dimension only
Thread compatibility: Male pipe, Female pipe
3. Par-Barb – injection-molded fittings from high-strength thermoplastic material
Body material: Black High Density Polyethylene, White Nylon
Tube compatibility: Vinyl, Polyurethane, Rubber Hose
Thread compatibility: Male pipe
From the types of pneumatic fittings above, found one that you are needing at this very moment? Any details you need with regards to the specific pneumatic fittings Brisbane product you are looking for? Contact Master Mac 2000 today!
About MasterMac2000: Your Trusted Pneumatic & Process Automation Partner.
LEADING THE INDUSTRY: Established in 1989, MasterMac2000 has grown to become one of Australia's largest privately owned pneumatic and process automation companies. We stock top-quality brands like Univer, Mack, Tolomatic, Mac, Piab, American, and Rotoflux in Brisbane.
SERVING QLD & NORTHERN NSW: We proudly service Queensland and Northern New South Wales for all your pneumatic and process equipment needs. Our mission is to provide the best pre and post-sales support while actively expanding our client base.
SOURCING HARD-TO-FIND PARTS: Not only do we stock quality components, but we also excel at sourcing those elusive, hard-to-find parts. With our extensive database and global network of contacts, getting the parts you require is as easy as a call to our highly skilled, professional sales team.
DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS:
- Decades of expertise in pneumatics & process automation
- Carefully curated selection of world-class brands
- Exceptional sourcing capabilities for speciality parts
- Knowledgeable sales staff dedicated to finding solutions
- Unwavering commitment to customer service excellence
About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
View Stuart’s LinkedIn profile to learn more about his expertise in pneumatics and process equipment.