For push-in pneumatic fittings in A4 Stainless Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for A4 Stainless Steel (A4-80 (316)) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose A4 Stainless Steel for Push-In Pneumatic Fittings
Specified for marine, coastal and chemical applications. For push-in pneumatic fittings, this matters when superior, including marine and chloride environments is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | A4-80 (316) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Superior, including marine and chloride environments |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
A4 (316) adds 2–3% molybdenum to the A2 (304) composition, which dramatically improves resistance to chloride-pitting corrosion. For Push-In Pneumatic Fittings in marine, coastal, swimming-pool or food-processing environments, A4 is the default selection.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless push-in pneumatic fittings: (1) stainless can gall on stainless threads under load — use a thread lubricant or anti-galling compound, especially for M6 and below; (2) when joined to aluminum or galvanized steel, stainless can drive galvanic corrosion of the less-noble metal in wet service — isolate with a coating or sleeve where appropriate.
Sizes of Push-In Pneumatic Fittings Available in A4 Stainless Steel
| Tube OD (mm) | Thread size | Flow ref (Nl/min) | Max pressure (bar) | Pull-out force (N) | Reference standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | M5x0.8 | 80 | 10 | 70 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 4 | 1/8 BSP | 80 | 10 | 70 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 6 | M5x0.8 | 200 | 10 | 120 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 6 | 1/8 BSP | 200 | 10 | 120 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 6 | 1/4 BSP | 200 | 10 | 120 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 8 | 1/4 BSP | 350 | 10 | 180 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 8 | 3/8 BSP | 350 | 10 | 180 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 10 | 1/4 BSP | 500 | 10 | 250 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 10 | 3/8 BSP | 500 | 10 | 250 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 10 | 1/2 BSP | 500 | 10 | 250 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 12 | 3/8 BSP | 700 | 10 | 350 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 12 | 1/2 BSP | 700 | 10 | 350 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 16 | 1/2 BSP | 1200 | 10 | 500 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |
| 16 | 3/4 BSP | 1200 | 10 | 500 | ISO 6150 | Push-in pneumatic fitting for PA/PU tubing |