Autoclave 4M78E2 Adapter
Principle of Operation:
Male /female adapters are designed to adapt a female connection to another size and/or type of connection without the need for additional couplings. In selecting an adapter involving two different sized connections, the larger connection should be on the male end where it is possible to maximize the mechanical strength of the adapter.
Connection Types:
- Male Connection FLAT BOTTOM: a “flat bottom gasket connection” refers to a type of connection where the sealing surfaces of the connecting components are completely flat and a flat gasket is used to create a seal between them. This configuration has the gasket “before” the threads.
- Female Connection LOW PRESSURE: The Low Pressure (aka “SpeedBite”) connection is a single-ferrule bite-type compression fitting engineered for use with tubing designed by Parker Autoclave Engineers to a controlled hardness. Speedbite fittings employ a bite-type compression style single ferrule that is manually tightened and are rated for MAWP up to 15,000 psi.
Autoclave 4M78E2 Adapter Technical Data:
- Description: ADAPTER: 7/16″ Flat Bottom (male) X 1/2″ SpeedBite (female)
- Male Connection Size & Type: 7/16″ Flat Bottom F437FB
- Female Connection Size & Type: 1/2″ SpeedBite SW500
- Pressure Rating: 10,000 psi
- Dimension “A” (Hex Size): 1.00″
- Dimension “B” (Length): 2.16″
- Material of Construction: All Parker Autoclave Engineers adapters are precision machined from cold-worked type 316 stainless steel. Other materials available on special order.
Notes:
- All Parker Autoclave Engineers adapters are supplied complete with appropriate glands, collars, tube nuts and sleeves.
- The maximum pressure rating for an adapter is determined by the connection component with the LOWEST pressure rating.
- Parker Autoclave Engineers Male/Female Adapters are also available in a “one-piece” design. They are identical to the two piece designs in length and can be ordered by adding the suffix “-OP” to the two piece adapter part number.
- All dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.
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Product Catalog: Parker Autoclave Adapters & Couplings
