Dixon 179C-0404 Compression 45° Male Elbow is a brass hose fitting with a pipe x straight thread configuration. The thread size is 1/4" x 7/16"-24, making it suitable for fluid transfer applications requiring a secure, leak-resistant connection.

Applications

• Use with copper, aluminum and thermoplastic tubing.
• Manufactured for low and medium pressure tubing connection work where excessive vibration or tube movement is not involved.

Installation

• No flaring, soldering or other preparation of tubing necessary to assemble
• Slide nut, then sleeve onto tubing. The thread end of the nut must face out.
• Insert tube into the fitting. Be sure the tube is bottomed on the fitting shoulder.
• Assemble nut to body, and tighten hand-tight. Then follow the number of appropriate wrench turns for the given size.

Note

• Temperature and type of tubing used are important factors in working pressure ranges. Pressure rating given at 73°F (23°C). For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for pressure range.
• Temperature ranges are given for use with soft metal tubing. For thermoplastic tubing, see manufacturers recommendation for tubing temperature range.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended for steel tubing
• Not recommended for applications using gaseous media.

Specifications

• Underwriter's Laboratories listed for flammable liquid
• SAE J-512
• ASA