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DC242 Air Chief by Dixon Valve | Pneumatic Automotive Interchange Coupler/Socket | Semi-Automatic | Hose Barb | 1/4" Hose ID x 1/4" Body Size | Brass

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Original price $11.38
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Current price $10.40
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Air Chief Automotive Interchange Quick-Connect Couplers Air Chief automotive quick-connect couplers will interchange with the popular makes of automotive quick-connect fittings such as Amflo, Dill, Milton and Truflate. There are some makes however, which do not interchange with any others. If you plan to interchange these couplings, make sure you have plug ends with the proper configuration. On hose assemblies, pressure rating is the lower of either the rating of the coupling or the hose at 70 Deg. F

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Specifications for Variant SKU: DC242 Dixon
Shape (Orientation): Straight
Ends Configuration: 1/4in Female Tru-Flate QD Interchange, 1/4in Hose Barb
Material(s): Brass
Compatibility & Interchange:
  • Interchange with popular makes of automotive quick-connect fittings such as Amflo, Dill, Milton, and Tru-Flate, some designs do not interchange with others.
  • If you plan to interchange these couplings, make sure you have plug ends with the proper configuration.
Specifications:
  • Pressure rating: 300 PSI
  • Temperature range: -40 °F to 250 °F (-40 °C to 121 °C)
Safety Notes:
  • Operating pressure for couplings utilizing hose barb connections may be dramatically reduced to that of the hose rating and/or hose end connection combination. Consult hose manufacturer's catalog for hose end connection ratings. If in doubt, test under controlled conditions for suitability to application.
  • Dixon cannot assume liability for misapplication of production resulting in equipment down-time, lost production, and/or personal injury including death.
  • For air service only.
Pneumatic Automotive Interchange Coupler/Socket | Semi-Automatic | Standard Hose Barb
Part Number Coupling Type Material Body Size Hose ID Flow Rating
at 100 PSI
DC242 Socket/Female Brass 1/4" 1/4" 37 CFM
DC244 Socket/Female Brass 1/4" 3/8" 37 CFM
DC644 Socket/Female Brass 3/8" 3/8" 70 CFM
DC645 Socket/Female Brass 3/8" 1/2" 70 CFM
Pneumatic Automotive Interchange Plug | Semi-Automatic | Standard Hose Barb
Part Number Coupling Type Material Body Size Hose ID Flow Rating
at 100 PSI
DCP142 Plug/Male Steel 1/4" 1/4" 37 CFM
DCP144 Plug/Male Steel 1/4" 3/8" 37 CFM
DCP544 Plug/Male Steel 3/8" 3/8" 37 CFM
Dixon Valve & Coupling

Dixon Valve & Coupling

Dixon, founded in 1916, is a premier manufacturer and supplier of hose couplings, valves, dry disconnects, swivels, and other fluid transfer and control products. Our global reach includes a wide range of products for numerous industries including petroleum exploration, refining, transportation, chemical processing, food and beverage, steel, fire protection, construction, mining, and manufacturing.

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