Airtac APE Tee Fitting APE12
2. Available in multiple configurations and sizes to accommodate diverse pneumatic system requirements;
3. Features superior flow characteristics achieving throughput equivalent to the nominal inner diameter of connected tubing;
4. Incorporates push-to-connect design for rapid tubing installation while maintaining secure, vibration-resistant connections.
Category: T-Type Tee Fittings , Brand: AirTAC , Series: APE
AirTAC APE T-Type Tee Fitting APE12 Technical Details
- Model: APE12
- Type: T-shaped triple port connector (equal-diameter)
- Thread standard: PT1/8 (BSPP) / NPT1/8 optional
- Material: Brass (C3604) with nickel plating
- Seal material: NBR (Nitrile) O-rings
- Max working pressure: 1.0 MPa (145 psi)
- Proof pressure: 1.5 MPa
- Burst pressure: 3.0 MPa
- Operating temperature: -20℃ to 80℃ (-4°F to 176°F)
- Flow coefficient (Cv): 0.15
- Weight: 24.5g ±0.5g
- Dimensions: 18mm(L) × 18mm(W) × 18mm(H)
- Surface roughness: Ra ≤3.2μm
- Corrosion resistance: 96hrs neutral salt spray test
- Vibration resistance: 10-55Hz, 1.5mm amplitude
Precision-machined tee connector featuring triple-port 120° equal distribution, optimized for low-pressure-drop pneumatic circuits. The hexagonal body design allows tool-assisted tightening (8mm wrench flat). Internal flow channels are polished to minimize turbulence, with dual redundant sealing through precision-mated threads and captive O-rings. Compatible with air, inert gases, and vacuum systems.
- Branching pneumatic lines in CNC machine tool manifolds
- Distributing air supply to multiple pneumatic grippers
- Vacuum system junction points for material handling
- Medical gas line distribution in dental chairs
- Connecting sensors in pneumatic measurement systems
Installation protocol:
Apply 2-3 drops of pneumatic sealant (viscosity ≤35 cSt) on threads before assembly.
Tighten to 1.2-1.5 N·m torque using calibrated torque wrench.
Maximum allowable angular misalignment: ≤3° between connected components.
| Property | Property Value |
|---|---|
| sku | APE12 |
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