RANGE / BRASS FITTINGS

Brass fittings.

Unions, elbows, tees, hex nipples, extension nipples, adaptors, reducing unions, hose collars, bush and cross fittings, 1/8″ to 2″, in Flare, UNF, BSP, NPT and SAE thread forms, plus flare nuts, long flare nuts, flare unions, half unions, flare tees and flare crosses.

What we stock.

16 items in this line, confirmed on the call for stock and trade price.

Brass union

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass elbow

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass tee

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass hex nipple

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass extension nipple

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass adaptor

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass reducing union

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass hose collar

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass bush

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass cross

Sizes from 1/8″ up to 2″. Flare / UNF / BSP / NPT / SAE threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass flare nut

Forged brass, 1/4″ to 3/4″, in the R22 and the R410A/R32 pattern. SAE 45° flare, UNF threads.

Brass long flare nut

Flare nut with a long shank that supports the tube. SAE 45° flare, UNF threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass flare union

Male SAE 45° flare on both ends, UNF threads, to join two flared tubes. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass half union (flare × NPT)

Male SAE 45° flare on one end, male NPT pipe thread on the other. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass flare tee

Male SAE 45° flare on all three ends, UNF threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass flare cross

Male SAE 45° flare on all four ends, UNF threads. Custom sizes can be sourced on order.

Brass fittings and flare nuts.

What is a brass flare nut, and which sizes do you stock?

A flare nut clamps a flared copper tube end onto a male flare fitting or an AC service valve, making a removable, leak-tight joint. Refrigeration Centre stocks forged brass flare nuts from 1/4″ to 3/4″ in boxed quantities. R410A and R32 units use larger 1/2″ and 5/8″ nuts (26 mm and 29 mm across flats) than the older R22 pattern (24 mm and 27 mm), so match the nut to the unit; Refrigeration Centre stocks both the R22 and the R410A/R32 pattern. See flare or brazed joints.

Which brass fitting thread forms do you stock?

Refrigeration Centre stocks brass fittings from 1/8″ to 2″ in five thread forms. Flare (SAE 45°) fittings seal on the flared tube and are used on AC and refrigeration lines, and UNF is the fine thread those flare fittings use. BSP and NPT are pipe threads: BSP is common on British, European and Asian equipment, NPT on American. Tell us the thread and size, or send a photo, and we will confirm what is on the shelf.

How do I identify a UNF, BSP or NPT thread?

Measure the thread’s outside diameter and count threads per inch with a thread gauge. SAE flare fittings use UNF threads — for example 7/16″-20 on a 1/4″ flare, 5/8″-18 on 3/8″, 3/4″-16 on 1/2″ and 7/8″-14 on 5/8″. NPT is tapered with a 60° thread angle; BSP has a 55° angle and comes parallel (BSPP) or tapered (BSPT). When unsure, send a photo of the part next to a ruler.

Do you stock uncommon brass fitting sizes?

Fast-moving sizes are held on the shelf, and less common sizes and threads can be sourced. Send the size, thread and quantity — or a photo of the old part on WhatsApp — and Refrigeration Centre will confirm availability and lead time.