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12048 (12-048) Midland Inverted Flare Fitting - Male Adapter - 3/8" Female Inverted Flare x 1/4" Male NPTF - Brass

12048 by Midland | Inverted Flare Fitting | 3/8" Female Inverted Flare x 1/4" Male NPTF | Adapter | Brass

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Midland Industries
Brass Fitting - Inverted Flare Fitting - Male Adapter - Female Inverted Flare x Male NPTF - Brass

Inventory @ Manufacturers Warehouse: 1713 Units
Specifications for Variant SKU: 12048 Midland
Shape (Orientation): Straight
Ends Configuration: 3/8in Female Inverted Flare, 1/4in Male NPTF
Material(s): Brass
Applicable Specs & Approvals: Applicable ASA Standards, Applicable ASME Standards, Applicable SAE Standards, Applicable Military Standards
Applications: Hydraulic brake, power steering, fuel lines and transmission cooler lines, LP and natural gas. Used With: Copper, brass, aluminum and steel hydraulic tubing that can be flared.
SAE Rating: SAE# 040102 Conformance: Meets specifications and standards of ASA, ASME, SAE and MS (Military Standards).
Vibration: Excellent resistance. Temperature Range: -65°F to +250°F (-53°C to +121°C) range at maximum operating pressures.
Advantages: Very low cost and reusable. Seats and threads are internal and protected. Compact, excellent vibration life. Short nut affords very close tube bends. Tolerance: +/- .03 on all dimensions.
Working Pressure Ranges:
  • Temperature and type of tubing used are important factors. However, the following table is a good guide for proper selection. Temperature 73°F with copper tubing:
Assembly Instructions:
  • 1) Cut tubing to desired length. Make sure all burrs are removed and ends are cut square.
  • 2) Slide nut on tube. Threaded end "A" of nut must face out.
  • 3) Flare end of tube with a 450 flaring tool.
    • A) Measure flare diameter
    • B) Examine flare for excessive thin out.
    • C) On thin wall, welded or brazed tubing, use double flare to prevent pinch-off and cracked flares.
  • 4) Lubricate threads and assemble to fitting body. Nut should be turned hand tight.
Tube OD 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
Thread OD
(Threads per inch)		 5/16-28 3/8-24 7/16-24 1/2-20 5/8-18 11/16-18 3/4-18 7/8-18 1-1/16-16 1-3/16-16 1-5/16-16
Standard Metric Threads:
Description
Tube Size		 Thread OD Crest
(Pitch)		 Thread
Description
Japanese 3/16" 10mm 1.0mm M10 x 1.0
European 3/16" 10mm 1.0mm M10 x 1.0
GM 6mm 12mm 1.0mm M12 x 1.0
Fuel 5/16" 14mm 1.5mm M14 x 1.5
Fuel 3/8" 16mm 1.5mm M16 x 1.5
Measuring Metric Threads: Measure the O.D. of the threads and the crest to crest distance (pitch) in millimeters between threads.
Crossover Series:
481N 481F 2200 48IFHD 202 48W 200
Part Number Female Inverted Flare x Male NPTF A Hex Approx. Weight
(Lbs.)
12041
(12-041)		 1/8" x 1/8" 0.63" 0.40" 0.02
12042
(12-042)		 3/16" x 1/8" 0.70" 0.43" 0.02
12053 3/16" x 1/4" 0.72" 0.56" 0.04
12043
(12-043)		 1/4" x 1/8" 0.74" 0.50" 0.03
12044
(12-044)		 1/4" x 1/4" 0.89" 0.56" 0.04
12045
(12-045)		 5/16" x 1/8" 0.79" 0.56" 0.03
12046
(12-046)		 5/16" x 1/4" 0.98" 0.56" 0.05
12055 5/16" x 3/8" 1.01" 0.75" 0.07
12047
(12-047) 		3/8" x 1/8" 0.88" 0.72" 0.05
12048
(12-048)		 3/8" x 1/4" 1.02" 0.75" 0.06
12049
(12-049)		 3/8" x 3/8" 1.02" 0.75" 0.08
12104 7/16" x 1/4" 1.05" 0.81" 0.06
12038
(12-038)		 1/2" x 1/4" 0.97" 0.87" 0.10
12050
(12-050)		 1/2" x 3/8" 1.06" 0.87" 0.08
12051
(12-051)		 1/2" x 1/2" 1.06" 0.87" 0.11
12052
(12-052)		 5/8" x 1/2" 1.32" 1.06" 0.15
12105 3/4" x 1/2" 1.38" 1.25" 0.18
12040
(12-040)		 3/4" x 3/4" 1.39" 1.25" 0.24
12107 7/8" x 3/4" 1.375" 1.375" 0.21
12108 1" x 1" 1.62" 1.50" 0.37
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