Need Air Hose Coupling for 1/2" to 1/4" Nipple

[Upstate]

I have all 3/4" copper for my air lines and just replaced my 3/8" reels with 1/2". Now I need the coupling for 1/4" nips to fit in. Ideas? I went to Grainger and they can get them, but it was like weeks.

 

[diesel4me]

Any home center or hardware store ,plumbing supply,etc,should have pipe thread couplers that are 1/4" on one end,and whatever size thread you need on the other end..this will allow a coupler with 1/4" NPT threads to screw onto the hose or air supply pipe threads..

 

[Upstate]

This is what I am looking for:

http://www.grainger.com/product/SPEEDAIRE-Coupler-Body-30E714?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP


Technical Specs

• ItemQuick Coupler Body
• Interchange TypeIndustrial
• MaterialSteel
• FinishZinc Plated
• Pipe Size1/2"
• Hose Connection(F)NPT

• Body Size1/4"
• Max. Flow35 cfm
• Max. Pressure300 psi
• Temp. Range-40 Degrees to 150 Degrees F
• SealsNBR
• ApplicationUsed on End of Hose or Air Supply

 

[dremu]

Eww, yeah, seems like 1/2" NPT x 1/4" coupler is an odd thing. McMaster doesn't list them at all that I can find.

Think you're gonna be adapting the 1/2" down to 3/8" and using your existing couplers.

-- A

 

[Upstate]

I found one and bought it. It was only short term, looking to update my fittings to high flow.

 

[BadDog]

I've been down a similar route recently. At the ends where I intended to interface with common air tools, I used common brass NPT adapters to mount Milton V style couplers. Not the absolute best for high flow, but I don't have the line losses to deal with, I do get noticeably higher flow when using V-couplers on both sides, and the more common standard Milton couplers I've been using for years also fit. Then for the real high flow needs (mainly sand blast cabinet) I use high flow 1/2" industrial couplers.