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D.O.T. Copper Tube Air Brake Fittings

Materials: CA360, CA345, CA377

Vibration Resistance: Excellent

Working Pressure: 150 PSI Maximum based on tubing size ALWAYS consult tubing specifications

Conformance: Meets requirements of SAE and DOT as indicated by configuration

Applications: Air brake systems on heavy trucks and trailers that are plumbed with copper tubing

Temperature Range:
-40 to +200°F
-40 to +93°C

Benefit:

  • Reduces maintenance costs and assembly time
  • Lower costs based on fewer vendors
  • Assures safe, reliable copper air brake tube assemblies

Feature:

  • No special tube prep required
  • Wide range of sizes and styles
  • Spherical sleeve

Advantage:

  • Faster, more reliable assembly
  • One-stop shop for all needs
  • Designed especially for copper tubing

How to Order:

  • Supplied as three piece assemblies including body, nut and sleeve
  • For body only, use "B" prefix
  • Some items available on MTO basis only

Assembly Instructions:

  • Cut tubing squarely and remove burrs
  • Slide tubing into the preassembled fitting until the tube bottoms
  • Tighten with a wrench as follows:
  • 1/4 - 3/8: 1 3/4 Additional Turns
  • 1/2 - 3/4: 3 1/4 Additional Turns

Nomenclature: 268A-6B

  • 268A: Fitting Configuration
  • 6: Tube Size in sixteenths (6/16 = 3/8)
  • B: Pipe Size 1/4"
  • Dimensions subject to change without notice



DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR TUBING MAY SPLIT

260A Sleeve Fittings

260A Sleeve Fittings

261A Nut Fittings

261A Nut Fittings

262A Union Tube Both Ends Fittings

262A Union Tube Both Ends Fittings

262BH Bulkhead Union, Tube Both Ends Fittings

262BH Bulkhead Union, Tube Both Ends Fittings

264A Tee, Tube All Ends Fittings

264A Tee, Tube All Ends Fittings

265A Elbow, Tube Both Ends Fittings

265A Elbow, Tube Both Ends Fittings

266A Adapter, Tube to FPT Fittings

266A Adapter, Tube to FPT Fittings

268A Connector, Tube to MPT Fittings

268A Connector, Tube to MPT Fittings

269A Elbow, 90º Tube to MPT Fittings

269A Elbow, 90º Tube to MPT Fittings

270A Elbow, 90º Tube to FPT Fittings

270A Elbow, 90º Tube to FPT Fittings

271A Male Run Tee, Tube to MPT to Tube Fittings

271A Male Run Tee, Tube to MPT to Tube Fittings

272A Male Branch Tee, Tube to Tube to MPT Fittings

272A Male Branch Tee, Tube to Tube to MPT Fittings

279A Elbow, 45º Tube to MPT Fittings

279A Elbow, 45º Tube to MPT Fittings