Brass Compression Fitting For Plastic, Copper, & Aluminum Tubing, 0.50 Inch Tube OD To 1/2-14 Male NPT, 90 deg Elbow

For 1/2 inch OD tubing, the compression end on this fitting is made for plastic, copper, or aluminum tube. If you are using plastic tubing, you may need a 2030 insert, except when using Eaton PT230 plastic tubing. It is also called out as not recommended for steel tubing.

No flaring needed with these. The compression sleeve does all the work once you get the nut tightened down properly. For 3/8 inch through 1 inch tube sizes, that means snugging it hand tight first, then turning it another 2 and a quarter turns with a wrench. Copper is one of the materials this fitting is built around, so you're in good shape there. Just make sure the tubing is seated all the way against the shoulder inside the fitting body before you start tightening.

Steel tubing isn't compatible with this fitting. The compression design and the CA360 brass construction are matched to softer tubing materials like copper, aluminum, and plastic. Running it on steel can compromise the seal and potentially damage the fitting under pressure. If your system uses steel line, you'd want to look at a fitting rated specifically for that material.

This Eaton Aeroquip fitting is made from CA360 brass and can handle working pressures up to 2000 psi, with a 4:1 safety factor, so it should be suitable for many hydraulic applications. Just make sure your system doesn't exceed those pressure limits.

For a 90 degree turn from 0.50 inch tube OD into a 1/2-14 male NPT connection, this fitting matches that setup. It is a brass compression male elbow meant for plastic, copper, or aluminum tubing and it assembles without flaring.