BCF5/32-N2 - 5/32 in Tube x 1/4 NPT Nickel-Plated Brass Female Straight Connector
The Pneuforce BCF5/32-N2 is an all-metal nickel-plated brass female straight connector for 5/32 in outside-diameter tubing and a 1/4 NPT connection. Its female layout helps connect pneumatic or vacuum tubing to the correct type of equipment port.
The fitting includes a positive Click-Click grip collar release feature, providing audible and tactile feedback when the collar is depressed during tube removal.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Female Straight Connector; push-to-connect fitting |
| Part Number | BCF5/32-N2 |
| Tube Size | 5/32 in tube OD |
| Thread / Port Size | 1/4 NPT |
| Body Material | All-metal nickel-plated brass |
| Tube Release | Positive Click-Click grip collar feedback during tube disengagement |
| Media | Compressed air and vacuum |
| Operating Pressure | Full vacuum (29inHg) to 12 bar (176 PSI) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +120°C / -40°F to +248°F |
| HS / HTS Code | HS Code 7412.20 & HTS Code 7412.20.0035 |
Industrial Nickel-Plated Brass Fitting
This B-Series all-metal fitting is intended for applications where plastic-bodied fittings may not be preferred. Nickel-plated brass provides excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and long service life in demanding pneumatic and vacuum installations.
Typical Applications
- Adapting a male-threaded fitting or equipment port to tube
- Pneumatic hose and manifold connection assemblies
- Vacuum plumbing needing a female threaded interface
- OEM equipment builds with separable threaded and tube joints
Fitting Function
A female straight connector accepts a mating male thread and a push-to-connect tube. Verify thread form and sealing method rather than relying on nominal thread size alone.
Installation Note: Cut tubing squarely and push the tube fully into the fitting before pressurizing or applying vacuum. To remove tubing, depress the grip collar; the Click-Click release feedback helps confirm the collar has been disengaged for tube removal. Always confirm tubing compatibility for pressure, temperature and media.
Selecting and Installing This Fitting
For BCF5/32-N2, match the specified 5/32 in tubing outside diameter and 1/4 NPT mating thread. Do not rely on approximate inch/metric equivalence without checking tubing tolerances. Cut the tubing squarely, insert it fully and leave access to the release collar. Check actual tubing pressure and temperature limits, which may be lower than the metal fitting limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What connection does this female straight fitting accept?+
BCF5/32-N2 accepts 5/32 in outside-diameter tubing on its push-in side and has a 1/4 NPT female threaded connection for a suitable male fitting.
How is a female connector different from a male stud?+
A female connector accepts an externally threaded component; a male stud screws into a female equipment port. Match the thread form as well as nominal size.
Which tubing dimension is important?+
Use tubing with the specified 5/32 in outside diameter, a suitable wall and material, and a clean square-cut end. Nominal inch and approximate metric equivalents require tolerance checks.
How should the threaded connection be sealed?+
The 1/4 NPT connection must be paired with the correct mating thread and the seal appropriate to that thread form. Do not assume all parallel and tapered threads seal in the same way.
Is this fitting suitable for compressed air and vacuum?+
The published all-metal B-Series range is specified for compressed air and vacuum service, subject to compatible tubing, proper sealing and the limits of the assembled system. Other fluids need separate compatibility confirmation.
What are the pressure and temperature limits?+
The published fitting-family limits extend from full vacuum to 176 psi (12 bar, as listed for the fitting family), with a fitting temperature range of -40 to +248 °F (-40 to +120 °C). Actual system limits also depend on tubing, seals and installation; do not treat these as fluid-compatibility certifications.
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