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What is an EO fitting?

What is an EO fitting?

Today, the EO fitting is the most widely used bite-type fitting in the world. EO fittings are designed for metric tube. All threads, hexa- gons, bores and other dimensions are purely metric.

What is a bite type fitting?

“bite type”) tube fitting is a three-piece system (nut, ferrule, and body) that works by forcing the ferrule cutting edge into the tubing wall to create a seal. The resulting spring-action joint offers a leak proof seal and resistance to vibration.

Is Parker Hannifin an OEM?

Parker Racor’s filtration products address all applications in the medium and heavy truck sector offering OEM quality and performance to fleet managers, independent aftermarket distributors, commercial vehicle factors and spare parts distributors working in the aftermarket sector and tasked with managing truck …

How do you install Flareless fittings?

Step 1: Lubricate thread and cone of the fitting body. Step 3: Lubricate ferrule with system fluid or a compatible lubricant. Step 5: Manually screw nut onto fitting body until finger tight. Step 7: Hold tube steady against internal shoulder of fitting body and tighten nut an additional 1¾ turns.

What is SAE J514?

Using the example in Figure 1, SAE J514 is a specific SAE standard that covers 37 degree flare and 24 degree flareless fittings, as well as pipe fittings and adapters. Another example of an SAE standard that could be used is SAE J1453, which is used for o-ring face seal fittings.

What is a female flare fitting?

Female Flare Connectors These flare connectors are similar to compression fittings, but each features a tapered end. They can be disassembled and reassembled repeatedly. Use in refrigeration equipment, air compressors, and machinery.

What are the different types of EO fittings?

The EO-2 version of the EO standard range is a fitting system with soft seals at all joints. The most important feature is the use of the EO-2 functional nut instead of the progressive ring. Product range includes Series LL (from 4 to 8mm), Series L (from 6 to 42mm) and Series S (from 6 to 38mm) tube o.d.

Is it safe to use Parker fittings and EO tubes?

Under certain circumstances, tubes, fittings and flanges can be subjected to extreme loadings such as vibration and uncontrolled pressure peaks. Only by using genuine Parker components and following Parker assembly instructions you can be assured of the reliability and safety of the products and their conformity to the applicable standards.

What are the different types of tube fittings?

EO-2 Tube Fittings. The EO-2 version of the EO standard range is a fitting system with soft seals at all joints. The most important feature is the use of the EO-2 functional nut instead of the progressive ring. Product range includes Series LL (from 4 to 8mm), Series L (from 6 to 42mm) and Series S (from 6 to 38mm) tube o.d.

What is the FM EO-2 functional nut used for?

The FM EO-2 functional nut is available with sealing NBR or sealing FKM. The main function of Ermeto swivel adjustable DIN fittings is to connect different numbers of tubes or hoses.