Smallest compression fittings for 1/4-in tubing

Edited by the Laboratorytalk editorial team May 31, 2005

Company specialises in high-performance miniature fluid power components featuring captured O-ring face seals for leak-tight sealing in a variety of materials for corrosion resistance

Beswick Engineering announces the release of new compression fittings for 1/4in OD tubing, 10-32 thread, in both straight and elbow configurations.

The straight compression fittings MCB-14 (in brass) and MCB-14-303 (in 303 SS) are only 53/64-in (21mm) long.

They are designed with a 1/2in (12.7mm) hexagonal body.

The elbow compression fittings MCBL-14 (in brass) and MCBL-14-303 (in 303 SS) are only 59/64in (23.4mm) long and have an installed height of only 21/32in (16.7mm).

These new products set an industry standard for miniaturisation and high performance, says the company.

Beswick offers a wide selection of miniature compression fittings.

Beswick's compression fittings incorporate O-ring seals in a wide variety of elastomers to provide a truly leak-free installation.

Beswick says the advantages of its compression fittings include leak-tight seal for tubing connections, easy installation, availability for 1/16", 1/8" and now 1/4" OD tube sizes in straight, elbow and tee configurations, in various materials (brass, 303 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel), threaded fittings available with M3, M5, M6, 10-32 and 1/4-28 threaded connections, andseals of Buna-N, fluorocarbon, EPDM and silicone.

Accessories are available: caps, plugs, replacement ferrules and pre-swage tools.

Beswick Engineering specialises in high-performance miniature fluid power components featuring captured O-ring face seals for leak-tight sealing, a variety of materials for corrosion resistance, and ultra-miniature designs for space saving.

Applications include hydrogen fuel cells, medical equipment, instruments, laboratory equipment, ink jet print engines, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, homeland defence detectors, etc.