Dixon
159F-8-8 - SAE 45° Flare 45° Elbow
- SKU:
- 159F-8-8
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
- Weight:
- 0.23 LBS
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Description
Details
Construction
Manufactured from CA 360, CA 345 or CA377 brass
Features
- Economical fitting resists mechanical pullout
- Easy to disassemble and may be reassembled repeatedly, for a leak-proof connection
Installation
- Cut tubing squarely and clean tube end thoroughly to remove burrs.
- Place nut onto tube. Place threaded end of nut toward end of tube.
- Flare tube end with flaring tool to provide 45° flare.
- Clamp tube flare between nut and nose of fitting body by screwing nut on finger-tight. Tighten with a wrench an additional 1/4 turn for metal-to-metal seal.
Note
Flare tools are available, please contact Dixon for pricing and availability.
Safety Notes
- The PSI rating given is based on a temperature of 73°F (23°C) using copper tubing.
- Temperature and type of tubing used are important factors in working pressure ranges.
Specifications
- Listed with Underwriter's Laboratories for flammable liquid, marine, refrigeration and gas applications. Meets functional requirements of SAE J512 and J513, ASA and MS (Military Standards).
- Reference SAE 010302
Use
- Manufactured especially for hard-to-hold liquids and gases
- Use with copper, brass, aluminum and welded steel hydraulic tubing that can be flared
WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.