mopowers
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Do you guys use high-flow air fittings on your air system? I'm wondering if they're a worthy investment for some tools like hvlp spray guns and such.
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I'd like to see some real data on how much they actually increase flow. The diameter and length of the feed pipes are a much bigger concern than 1 1/2" of reduced diameter at the coupling. Have you ever looked inside a ball valve? The opening is fairly smaller than the size of the pipe but because it is short in length, it doesn't have a significant effect on flow.Do you guys use high-flow air fittings on your air system? I'm wondering if they're a worthy investment for some tools like hvlp spray guns and such.
What are these?I just go down to NAPA and buy the "C" style fittings. Worked so far.
What are these?
I know what air fittings are, I've never heard them called "C" fittings. Lincoln, Hansen-Milton or Industrial Interchange, Truflate, or Aero Speed.A Quick Guide to Air Line Couplers and Plugs
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You asked "what are these". I tried to answer as completely as possible. When I buy them at NAPA they are on a blister pack identified as a "C" fitting. Why do they call them that? Who turns out the light when the freezer door closes, where does the fire go when it goes out, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin......hell, I don't know.I know what air fittings are, I've never heard them called "C" fittings. Lincoln, Hansen-Milton or Industrial Interchange, Truflate, or Aero Speed.
I see that a couple of those are known by more than one code letter. If they can't be standardized as to a code, why try to do that at all?
"Above is an industrial style plug. They can be called by a few different names. For instance, this can be also be called a Milton plug, but more correctly it is Milton M-style. It is also known as type D or I/M style.
To make it even more confusing, Milton has a D-style plug, but that isn’t necessarily compatible with this style."
And even the one you pointed out.............
"Above is an automotive style plug: Also know as a Truflate, Type T, or C-style."
Why not just call it what it is.........A Truflate style coupler
We sold Aero and Truflate products back when they WERE, along with Lincoln which back then made all kinds of grease/ lube equipment.