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12073 (12-073) Midland Inverted Flare Fitting - 45° Elbow - 1/4" Female Inverted Flare x 1/8" Male NPTF - Brass

12073 by Midland | Inverted Flare Fitting | 1/4" Female Inverted Flare x 1/8" Male NPTF | 45° Elbow | Brass

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Midland Industries
Brass Fitting - Inverted Flare Fitting - 45° Elbow - Female Inverted Flare x Male NPTF - Brass

Inventory @ Manufacturers Warehouse: 637 Units
Specifications for Variant SKU: 12073 Midland
Shape (Orientation): 45 Degree
Ends Configuration: 1/4in Female Inverted Flare, 1/8in Male NPTF
Material(s): Brass
Applicable Specs & Approvals: Applicable ASA Standards, Applicable ASME Standards, Applicable SAE Standards, Applicable Military Standards

SPECIFICATIONS

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# 040302 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:
591F 941N 154 2352 259IFHD 352 94W
Part Number Female Inverted Flare x Male NPTF A B Hex Approx. Weight
(Lbs.)
12070 1/8" x 1/8" 0.22" 0.48" 0.50" 0.03
12072
(12-072)		 3/16" x 1/8" 0.25" 0.55" 0.53" 0.02
12073
(12-073)		 1/4" x 1/8" 0.27" 0.58" 0.56" 0.04
12074
(12-074)		 5/16" x 1/8" 0.36" 0.56" 0.62" 0.06
12075
(12-075)		 5/16" x 1/4" 0.23" 0.83" 0.62" 0.06
12115 3/8" x 1/8" 0.34" 0.87" 0.87" 0.09
12076
(12-076)		 3/8" x 1/4" 0.51" 0.84" 0.78" 0.09
12077
(12-077)		 1/2" x 3/8" 0.38" 0.91" 0.84" 0.11
12079
(12-079)		 5/8" x 1/2" 0.44" 1.00" 1.06" 0.21
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