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Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - Industrial Profile
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Description
Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - Industrial Profile
Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Couplers provide a traditional compressed-air quick connection for pneumatic systems using the 1/4" Industrial profile. This IRM family combines a durable metal coupler body with Male NPT equipment connections and a 1/4" ID passage.
This listing includes IRM 061251 and IRM 061252. Both couplers use the same 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile and 1/4" ID passage, with a choice of 1/4" or 3/8" Male NPT connection.
Product Highlights
- Prevost Regular Metal male quick coupler
- IRM compressed-air coupler family
- 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile
- Metal coupler construction
- Male NPT equipment connection
- Available in 1/4" and 3/8" Male NPT
- 1/4" ID passage
- Designed for compatible 1/4" Industrial-profile plugs
- Traditional regular quick-coupler configuration
- Suitable for professional compressed-air systems
- Two Male NPT configurations available
Available Male Coupler Configurations
| Part Number | Industrial Profile | Male Thread | ID Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRM 061251 | 1/4" | 1/4" Male NPT | 1/4" |
| IRM 061252 | 1/4" | 3/8" Male NPT | 1/4" |
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Prevost |
|---|---|
| Product Family | IRM Regular Metal Quick Couplers |
| Product Type | Male Regular Metal Quick Coupler |
| Connection Profile | 1/4" Industrial Profile |
| Thread Type | Male NPT |
| Available Thread Sizes | 1/4" and 3/8" Male NPT |
| ID Passage | 1/4" |
| Construction | Metal |
| Fluid | Compressed Air |
| Coupler Style | Regular Quick Coupler |
| Catalog Section | D1 |
Regular Metal Construction
The Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - 1/4" Industrial Profile provides a traditional metal-bodied quick-connect solution for professional pneumatic installations.
- Metal coupler construction
- Traditional quick-coupler design
- Designed for repeated pneumatic connection and disconnection
- Suitable for shop, service, and industrial compressed-air applications
- Part of the Prevost IRM Regular Metal family
1/4" Industrial Quick-Connect Profile
Both IRM male coupler variants use the same 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile. The profile determines which plug fits the coupler and is independent of the Male NPT connection used to install the coupler into pneumatic equipment.
- IRM 061251: 1/4" Industrial Profile x 1/4" Male NPT
- IRM 061252: 1/4" Industrial Profile x 3/8" Male NPT
- 1/4" ID passage on both variants
- Designed for compatible 1/4" Industrial-profile plugs
Choose the Correct Male NPT Connection
IRM 061251 - 1/4" Male NPT
- 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile
- 1/4" Male NPT equipment connection
- 1/4" ID passage
- Regular Metal construction
- Installs into a compatible 1/4" Female NPT port
IRM 061252 - 3/8" Male NPT
- 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile
- 3/8" Male NPT equipment connection
- 1/4" ID passage
- Regular Metal construction
- Installs into a compatible 3/8" Female NPT port
Male NPT Connection
The equipment side of these IRM couplers uses a Male NPT threaded connection. Select the Male NPT size that matches the female-threaded port on the tool, manifold, regulator, hose adapter, or other pneumatic component.
- IRM 061251 uses 1/4" Male NPT
- IRM 061252 uses 3/8" Male NPT
- NPT tapered pipe-thread configuration
- Equipment-side connection is separate from the quick-connect profile
- Verify the mating Female NPT port before installation
1/4" ID Passage
Both Regular Metal male coupler variants provide a 1/4" ID passage through the coupler.
- 1/4" internal passage
- Same passage size on both variants
- Designed for compatible compressed-air applications
- Verify complete-system airflow requirements before installation
Industrial Profile vs. Male NPT Size
The 1/4" Industrial profile and the Male NPT thread size describe two separate sides of the coupler.
- The 1/4" Industrial profile determines which quick-connect plug fits the coupler.
- The Male NPT size determines which female-threaded pneumatic component receives the coupler.
- IRM 061251 uses a 1/4" Male NPT connection.
- IRM 061252 uses a 3/8" Male NPT connection.
- Both models still use the same 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile.
- Do not select quick-connect compatibility based only on NPT thread size.
Male Coupler Selection Guide
| Part Number | Male NPT | Industrial Profile | ID Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRM 061251 | 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/4" |
| IRM 061252 | 3/8" | 1/4" | 1/4" |
Male Coupler Configuration
Quick-Connect Side
- 1/4" Industrial profile
- 1/4" ID passage
- Accepts a compatible Industrial-profile plug
Equipment Side
- Male NPT connection
- 1/4" or 3/8" Male NPT options
- Installs into compatible Female NPT ports
Designed for Compatible Industrial-Profile Plugs
The Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - 1/4" Industrial Profile should be used with a compatible plug designed for the corresponding Industrial quick-connect profile.
- Match the plug and coupler quick-connect profiles
- Use a compatible 1/4" Industrial-profile plug
- Do not determine plug compatibility from the Male NPT thread size
- Do not force an incompatible plug into the coupler
- Inspect mating connection surfaces periodically for wear or damage
Common Applications
Shop & Service Applications
- Pneumatic hand tools
- Impact tools
- Air ratchets
- Grinders and sanders
- Blow guns
- Automotive repair facilities
- Service bays
- Shop air connections
Industrial & Manufacturing
- Manufacturing facilities
- Production equipment
- Pneumatic machinery
- Assembly operations
- Machine shops
- Plant maintenance
- Compressed-air manifolds
- General air distribution systems
How to Select the Correct Prevost Regular Metal Male Coupler
- Step 1: Confirm that the mating plug uses the 1/4" Industrial profile.
- Step 2: Identify the Female NPT port size on the pneumatic component.
- Step 3: Select IRM 061251 for a 1/4" Female NPT port.
- Step 4: Select IRM 061252 for a 3/8" Female NPT port.
- Step 5: Confirm that the 1/4" ID passage meets the application's airflow requirements.
- Step 6: Verify plug and coupler profile compatibility before connecting.
- Step 7: Verify the operating limits of the complete compressed-air system.
Complete Product Reference
| IRM 061251 | Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - 1/4" Industrial Profile x 1/4" Male NPT - 1/4" ID Passage |
|---|---|
| IRM 061252 | Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - 1/4" Industrial Profile x 3/8" Male NPT - 1/4" ID Passage |
Installation & Safety Guidance
- Depressurize the compressed-air system before installing or removing the coupler.
- Confirm that the mating plug uses the correct 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile.
- Verify the Male NPT connection size before installation.
- Use thread-sealing materials appropriate for compressed-air NPT connections.
- Follow proper NPT installation and tightening practices.
- Do not force an incompatible plug into the coupler.
- Inspect the coupler and mating plug periodically for excessive wear or damage.
- Replace damaged or excessively worn components.
- Do not exceed the pressure, temperature, or service limits of the complete compressed-air system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product family is included in this listing?
This listing is for the Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler - 1/4" Industrial Profile family.
Which SKUs are included?
The listing includes IRM 061251 and IRM 061252.
What quick-connect profile do these couplers use?
Both variants use the 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile.
What is the ID passage?
Both variants have a 1/4" ID passage.
What is IRM 061251?
IRM 061251 is a Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler with a 1/4" Industrial profile, 1/4" Male NPT connection, and 1/4" ID passage.
What is IRM 061252?
IRM 061252 is a Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Coupler with a 1/4" Industrial profile, 3/8" Male NPT connection, and 1/4" ID passage.
Are these stainless steel couplers?
No. These are Prevost IRM Regular Metal couplers and are separate from the PROXI Stainless Steel quick-coupler family.
Are these PrevoS1 safety couplers?
No. These are IRM Regular Metal quick couplers and are separate from the Prevost PrevoS1 safety-coupler family.
Does the Male NPT size determine the Industrial profile?
No. The Male NPT connection determines how the coupler attaches to the pneumatic component. Quick-connect compatibility is determined by the 1/4" Industrial profile.
Which Prevost spec sheet applies to this product?
This is an IRM Regular Metal Industrial-profile coupler family. The CSM and PrevoS1-specific specification sheets do not directly apply, so the Prevost catalog is provided as the product reference.
Important Ordering Notes
- This listing is specifically for Prevost Regular Metal Male Quick Couplers.
- IRM 061251: 1/4" Industrial Profile x 1/4" Male NPT.
- IRM 061252: 1/4" Industrial Profile x 3/8" Male NPT.
- Both variants use the 1/4" Industrial quick-connect profile.
- Both variants have a 1/4" ID passage.
- These are IRM Regular Metal couplers, not PROXI Stainless Steel couplers.
- These are regular quick couplers, not PrevoS1 safety couplers.
- Industrial profile and Male NPT size are separate specifications.
- Verify both before ordering.
