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Prevost Female Coupler - Automotive Profile
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Description
Prevost Female Coupler - Automotive Profile
Prevost URC Female Couplers provide a quick-connect solution for compressed-air systems using Prevost's Automotive Profile. This listing combines the URC 06 and URC 08 coupling families with multiple female NPT connection sizes, allowing you to match both the required quick-connect profile size and threaded connection.
URC 06 and URC 08 couplers use different Automotive Profile sizes while offering the same 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" female NPT connection options. The Automotive Profile determines compatibility with the mating plug, while the female NPT size determines how the coupler attaches to piping, fittings, manifolds, hose adapters, or pneumatic equipment.
Product Highlights
- Prevost URC compressed-air quick coupler
- Automotive quick-connect profile
- Female NPT connection
- URC 06 and URC 08 coupling families
- 1/4" and 3/8" Automotive Profile options
- 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" FNPT connection options for both profile sizes
- Six standard female-thread configurations
- Designed for compatible Automotive Profile plugs
- Suitable for compressed-air piping, manifolds, hose assemblies, and pneumatic equipment
- Standard female models only - plate-mounted and swivel versions are excluded
Available Configurations
| URC 061201 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT |
|---|---|
| URC 061202 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT |
| URC 061203 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT |
| URC 081201 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT |
| URC 081202 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT |
| URC 081203 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT |
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Prevost |
|---|---|
| Product Family | URC |
| Product Type | Female Thread Quick Coupler |
| Service | Compressed Air |
| Quick-Connect Profile | Automotive Profile |
| Available Coupler Families | URC 06 and URC 08 |
| Available Profile Sizes | 1/4" and 3/8" |
| Thread Connection | Female NPT |
| Available FNPT Sizes | 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" |
Choose the Correct Automotive Profile
URC 06 - 1/4" Automotive Profile
The URC 06 family uses the 1/4" Automotive quick-connect profile and is available with three female NPT connection sizes.
- 1/4" Automotive Profile
- 1/4" FNPT - URC 061201
- 3/8" FNPT - URC 061202
- 1/2" FNPT - URC 061203
- Three standard female-thread configurations
URC 08 - 3/8" Automotive Profile
The URC 08 family uses the 3/8" Automotive quick-connect profile and is also available with three female NPT connection sizes.
- 3/8" Automotive Profile
- 1/4" FNPT - URC 081201
- 3/8" FNPT - URC 081202
- 1/2" FNPT - URC 081203
- Three standard female-thread configurations
Automotive Profile vs. Female NPT Size
The Automotive Profile size and female NPT connection size describe two different sides of the coupler and should be selected independently.
- The Automotive Profile determines which quick-connect plug fits the coupler.
- The FNPT size determines which male-threaded fitting or component the coupler attaches to.
- Both the 1/4" and 3/8" Automotive Profile families are available with 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" FNPT connections.
- A matching thread size does not necessarily mean two quick-connect components use the same profile.
- Verify both the Automotive Profile size and female NPT connection before ordering.
Female NPT Connection Options
1/4" FNPT
Choose URC 061201 for the 1/4" Automotive Profile or URC 081201 for the 3/8" Automotive Profile.
3/8" FNPT
Choose URC 061202 for the 1/4" Automotive Profile or URC 081202 for the 3/8" Automotive Profile.
1/2" FNPT
Choose URC 061203 for the 1/4" Automotive Profile or URC 081203 for the 3/8" Automotive Profile.
Profile & Thread Matrix
| URC 06 | 1/4" Automotive Profile - 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" FNPT |
|---|---|
| URC 08 | 3/8" Automotive Profile - 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" FNPT |
Why Correct Coupler Selection Matters
Profile Compatibility
The Automotive Profile must match the mating plug. A matching thread size does not guarantee that two quick-connect components will connect.
Thread Compatibility
The female NPT connection must match the male-threaded fitting, pipe connection, manifold, adapter, or pneumatic component used in the installation.
System Configuration
Selecting the correct profile and thread size helps maintain a consistent compressed-air connection throughout the system.
Common Applications
Compressed-Air Distribution
- Shop air piping
- Air manifolds
- Workstation drops
- Machine air connections
- Pneumatic distribution systems
- Hose connection points
Automotive & Industrial Applications
- Automotive service equipment
- Pneumatic tools
- Manufacturing equipment
- Machine shops
- Maintenance departments
- Production equipment
How to Select the Correct URC Female Coupler
- Step 1: Confirm the mating plug uses the Prevost Automotive Profile.
- Step 2: Determine whether the application requires the URC 06 / 1/4" profile or URC 08 / 3/8" profile.
- Step 3: Identify whether the threaded connection requires 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" FNPT.
- Step 4: Select the variant matching both the Automotive Profile and female NPT connection.
- Step 5: Verify the operating requirements of the complete compressed-air system before installation.
Complete Variant Reference
| URC 061201 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT |
|---|---|
| URC 061202 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT |
| URC 061203 | 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT |
| URC 081201 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT |
| URC 081202 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT |
| URC 081203 | 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT |
Installation & Safety Guidance
- Depressurize the compressed-air system before installation, removal, or service.
- Confirm both the Automotive Profile and female NPT size before installation.
- Use a thread-sealing method appropriate for compressed-air NPT connections.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the coupler or mating fitting.
- Do not force an incompatible quick-connect plug into the coupler.
- Inspect the coupler and mating plug periodically for wear, contamination, damage, or leakage.
- Replace damaged or excessively worn components before returning the system to service.
- Do not exceed the operating limits of the lowest-rated component in the compressed-air system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What profile do these URC couplers use?
These couplers use the Prevost Automotive quick-connect profile.
Which Automotive Profile sizes are included?
This listing includes URC 06 with a 1/4" Automotive Profile and URC 08 with a 3/8" Automotive Profile.
What female NPT sizes are available?
Both Automotive Profile sizes are available with 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" female NPT connections.
Which 1/4" Automotive Profile model has a 1/2" female connection?
URC 061203 combines the 1/4" Automotive Profile with a 1/2" FNPT connection.
Does the female thread size determine the Automotive Profile?
No. Female NPT size and quick-connect profile size are separate specifications.
Why are there two models for each FNPT size?
Each female NPT size is available with either the 1/4" URC 06 Automotive Profile or the 3/8" URC 08 Automotive Profile.
Are plate-mounted models included?
No. Plate-mounted URC configurations are not included in this standard female-coupler listing.
Are swivel couplers included?
No. Female swivel URC couplers are separate configurations and are not included in this listing.
Important Ordering Notes
- This listing contains six standard Prevost URC female couplers.
- URC 061201: 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT.
- URC 061202: 1/4" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT.
- URC 061203: 1/4" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT.
- URC 081201: 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/4" FNPT.
- URC 081202: 3/8" Automotive Profile x 3/8" FNPT.
- URC 081203: 3/8" Automotive Profile x 1/2" FNPT.
- Plate-mounted models are not included.
- Swivel models are not included.
- Verify both Automotive Profile size and female NPT connection before ordering.
Need Help?
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