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What is a flare fitting used for?
Flared fittings are also a good option for use with heavy machinery, and industrial and construction equipment. They are the fitting is most commonly used to connect tube or hose in high-pressure and high-temperature applications. The flare fitting is commonly used world-wide because it is a simple construction.
What is flare union adapter?
Flare unions are available in a variety of sizes. 1/2-in OD flare x 1/2-in OD flare union. For use on fuel, oil, LP and natural gas lines and systems. Connects with aluminum, copper, brass and welded steel tubing that can be flared. Machined, 1-piece brass body.
How do flare fittings work?
Flared Outlets: It’s placed around the diameter of the pipe near the end in a hole appropriate to that size of pipe, with a flared shape that will form the flare. Once it’s secured, another tool is put into position that, when screwed down, will deform the pipe, creating a flare or cone at the end.
Do flare fittings need Teflon tape?
Do not use Teflon ® tape or pipe sealant on any flare ends because you will not obtain a leak-free seal. Keep flare end of fitting free of grease, oil and thread sealant. Use a wrench only on the hex surfaces of the fittings.
Why do flare fittings leak?
Let’s take a look at why flare fittings may leak. Bad flare, burrs on the pipe, wrong size flare, can all cause a flare fitting to leak. The most common reason they leak is because of us overtightening them. The pencil style deburring tool, part number 60163, works best and will leave a smooth surface.
What do you need to know about flare fittings?
Flare Fittings Related Items 1 Flare: Compression fitting used with metal tubing, typically soft copper 2 O.D. Outside diameter of pipe 3 MIPS: Male pipe threads on the outside of fitting 4 FIPS: Female pipe threads on the inside of fitting
Where to buy flare fittings for copper tubing?
Flare fittings on the end of copper tubing should provide a strong connection to a fixed point with a threaded nipple. PlumbingSupply.com ® is your source for hard-to-find fittings. And, as always, there is never a minimum purchase requirement. Looking for specialty 3/16″ or 7/16″ sized flare nuts?
Can you use pipe dope on flare fittings?
Flare fittings, on the other hand, seal on the beveled ends of the fittings, and so using pipe dope or tape on flare threads could actually prevent the fittings from making an adequate seal. Q. “Since these are brass fittings do they contain lead?” A. Most of these fittings do contain a very small amount of lead.
What kind of thread do you use for flares?
Standard Flare Male AN: This is a straight thread that seals on the 37 degree flare. This is what majority of the hose ends and other female fittings will attach to. It’s the exact same thread as a straight ORB fitting, but seals on the flare instead of an o-ring. In a pinch, you could use an o-ring on this side and install like an ORB fitting.