Copper Tube Flare Fittings

A flared end of the copper tubing must make 45 degree angle all around and easily cover the face of the flare fitting.

Copper tube flare fittings.

In addition copper tube used for fuel gas liquefied petroleum lp propane gas or natural gas may be joined utilizing flared brass fittings of single 45º flare type according to nfpa 54 ansi. Flare fittings on the end of copper tubing should provide a strong connection to a fixed point with a threaded nipple. Tubing and piping flares are not interchangeable. Due to their angled seat flare tube fittings can withstand higher pressures.

First type k copper has the thickest wall with any given diameter compared to type l or m. Parker hannifin 2gf 8 pk10 flare gasket 45 degree copper flare fitting 1 2 tube size pack of 10 5 0 out of 5 stars 1. Easy online ordering for the ones who get it done along with 24 7 customer service free technical support more. Flaring allows you to connect tubes to each other or another kind of fitting.

And as always there is never a minimum purchase requirement. 08 2 21 each set get it as soon as wed sep 23. Flare fittings works best for type k soft copper for two main reasons. The most popular flaring tool for copper tubing is the bar type tool which include multiple bits to accommodate different pipe or tube sizes.

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Flare fittings have coned or flared ends either internal or external that align with flared tubing or matching flared fittings and they are secured using a flare nut producing a pressure resistant leak tight seal.