Dixon FLC0318-05 Flareless Bite Nut is a steel hose fitting designed for use with flareless tubing systems. This bite nut provides secure connections in hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Manufactured by Dixon Valve & Coupling, a trusted name in fluid handling since 1916.

Applications

• Chemical, pulp and paper, oil and gas refineries, military, air compressors and machine tools
• Well-suited for a variety of processing and general industry hydraulic applications

Features

• 3 piece design including only one ferrule eliminates possible make-up errors that may occur using a twin ferrule tube fitting.
• Minimal risk of improper assembly as the ferrule visibly bites into the tubing which allows installer to visually inspect the bite quality.

Installation

• Cut, de-burr and clean tubing
• Pre-set ferrule onto tubing
• Inspect ferrule bite in tubing by disassembling the fitting and visually inspecting the de-burred end of the tube for slight indentation.
• Finger tighten nut and then further wrench tighten nut another 1/3" to 1/2" turn.

Note

• Temperature rating is limited by the material chosen
• Pressure ratings are determined by the size (OD) and wall thickness (inches/mm) of the tubing on which they are to be installed

Specifications

Exceeds Military (MIL F18866) and SAE J514 standards

Use

• Ideally suited for use with tubing having medium to extra heavy wall thicknesses.
• Fittings are suitable for sub-zero through elevated temperature applications