Name that argon fitting! Or, where do I buy the QDs Everlast uses?

[RichardH]

I want to rig up compatible plumbing at another shop, and I'm looking for quick connect fittings that are compatible with the ones Everlast uses. I'm hoping with the right specs they should be easily sourced.

This is the closest thread I've found, but seems to be more about the water line fittings. http://forums.everlastgenerators.com...onnect-fitting

Any pointers to specs, name, or sources?

Thanks,
Richard

[Rambozo]

I want to rig up compatible plumbing at another shop, and I'm looking for quick connect fittings that are compatible with the ones Everlast uses. I'm hoping with the right specs they should be easily sourced.

This is the closest thread I've found, but seems to be more about the water line fittings. http://forums.everlastgenerators.com...onnect-fittingo

Any pointers to specs, name, or sources?

You can get them from Everlast directly or Maryland Metrics also has them.

[performance]

We also sell screw on adapters for standard thread TIG torches through CK.

[RichardH]

You can get them from Everlast directly or Maryland Metrics also has them.

Maryland Metrics is quite a resource! Can anyone tell me what the fitting is called / what the specs are?

I'm sure it's a common item, but getting the right one is harder. (E.g., for air tools, there are like 10 different QD types, but only 1-2 popular versions.)

Thanks!

[performance]

I believe they call it a 9mm "B" fitting

[Rambozo]

Maryland Metrics is quite a resource! Can anyone tell me what the fitting is called / what the specs are?

I'm sure it's a common item, but getting the right one is harder. (E.g., for air tools, there are like 10 different QD types, but only 1-2 popular versions.)

Thanks!

The site can be a little tough to navigate.

They are a 9mm QD specifically, I believe a Rectus 21KA series. Here is the page.

http://mdmetric.com/rectus/products/...ka/default.htm

[RichardH]

Thanks, guys! This should get me on the right track.

Cheers,
Richard

[performance]

Or buy them right here:
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/ca...cons-and-parts

[RichardH]

Does Everlast sell the female connector as well? What threads and genders? Hose barb fitting?

Thanks,
Richard

[performance]

We sell the female ends for the water cooler I believe, but it's not listed yet. These would be a hose barb connection.

[RichardH]

Thanks again, guys! For future lurkers, here's what I've found after a bit of Google homework...

It seems that "Rectus 21" is a company and product line that's become a defacto standard as the "mini industrial coupler". The company itself is Germany-based and only offers metric and BSP threads, but many other companies offer "21 series" compatible parts that are NPT threaded.

The "KA" part denotes features of the female coupler - single or double valved, etc. KA seems to be the simplest female coupler, and works analogous to the larger styles you'd buy off the shelf in a hardware store.

Cheers,
Richard