Air Compressor Coupler Types

For example automotive t style and tru flate all refer to the same fitting.

Air compressor coupler types.

Air hose fittings and quick connect air fittings 1 4 inch npt brass female air coupler plug 10 piece industrial type d air compressor fittings 4 7 out of 5 stars 39 9 99 21 99. There are two main types of air compressor couplers. These compressor fittings are used in a variety of manners from connecting an air hose to the compressor itself to attaching an air tool to an air line. Also known as ball seat hose nipples these fittings consist of a barbed shaft with a rounded end that sits inside a female threaded nut.

The chart below shows how to identify which connector style you have. Quick connect air couplers look similar but they come in at least 10 different styles that often don t play well together glen. Npt the husky 1 4 in. Add to wish list.

Larger compressors 150 200 litres and up often come with no regulator or fittings as these size of air compressors may have or fittings fitted to suit the users requirements. Compatible with most air hose and piping fittings the couple has heat treated lock balls and a brass construction for long tool life. Industrial style plug for quick easy changes. Once assembled insert the barbed end into hose and secure with a clamp or a crimp on hose ferrule.

What type of fittings do new compressors come with. Many times the compressor fittings are a quick release design which allows an air hose to be connected to and disconnected from an air line in a matter of seconds. Most of the air compressors that we currently sell 15 come fitted with the shorter german coupler. Npt female industrial coupler connects with a 1 4 in.

When mated with a male threaded fitting the rounded end presses tightly against the inside of the male threads for a better seal than a single piece fitting. Further confusing matters some styles carry multiple names. As you can see industrial style couplers have two striped going across the fitting whereas the automotive style only has one. On the plug the industrial style is slightly longer and different.