Dixon
16-DU - Instrumentation Union
- SKU:
- 16-DU
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
- Weight:
- 0.64 LBS
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Description
Details
Applications
Applications include: high pressure, high temperature, nitrogen, helium, flammable gases, hydraulic gases, corrosive media and pneumatic automation.
Compatibility & Interchange Data
Fully interchangeable with Swagelok® and Parker A-Lok® fittings
Construction
- ASTM material construction
- 316 stainless steel
Features
- Double collet (ferrule) swaging action
- Two positive seal points
Installation
- Cut tubing squarely and clean tube end thoroughly to remove burrs.
- Insert tubing into the assembly making sure the tubing seats firm against the shoulder of the body and the nut is finger tight.
- Tighten the nut with a wrench 1-1/4 turns, while holding the body with a second wrench.
Note
Instrumentation fittings come completely assembled.
Safety Notes
- Never connect, disconnect or remake a fitting with pressure in the system.
- Make sure all fittings are properly installed.
- It is not recommended to go beyond the pressure rating of the tubing. Elongation could occur in the tubing, shrinking the wall thickness and cause potential harm.
- For proper sealing it is recommended that the tubing and fittings be of like material.
- Always use proper thread lubricant and sealants on tapered pipe threads.
- Never bleed a system by loosening a fitting.
Specifications
ASTM F 1387 Certified
WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
