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Specifications
* Protective metal cap/plug not available for -06 coupling body size.
+ Due to the numerous manufacturers of refrigerant oils and continuous changes of additives, compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
Contact Parker for compatibility of refrigerant oils not listed.
PRODUCT 5500 SERIES SELF-SEALING BRASS COUPLINGS
Operating Temperature Range -40°F to 250°F (-40°C to +121°C)
Operating Pressure Range, Connected
Male & Female Coupling
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes Vacuum to 750 psi (52 bar)
Operating Pressure Range, Disconnected
Male Coupling Half
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes
Female Coupling Half
-06 & -08 Body Sizes
-12 Body Size
-16 Body Size
Vacuum to 750 psi (52 bar)
Vacuum to 600 psi (41 bar) -6 only
Vacuum to 750 psi (52 bar) -8 & -12
Vacuum to 333 psi (23 bar)
Minimum Burst Pressure, Connected
Male & Female Coupling
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes 2,700 psi (186 bar)
Minimum Burst Pressure, Disconnected
Male Coupling Half
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes
Female Coupling Half
-06 Body Size
-08 Body Size
-12 Body Size
-16 Body Size
2,700 psi (186 bar)
1,800 psi (124 bar)
2,250 psi (155 bar)
2,250 psi (155 bar)
1,000 psi (70 bar)
Maximum Air Inclusion (During Connection)
Male & Female Coupling Halves
-06 Body Size
-08 Body Size
-12 Body Size
-16 Body Size
0.15 cc per connection
0.10 cc per connection
0.20 cc per connection
0.40 cc per connection
Maximum Fluid Loss (During Disconnection)
Male & Female Coupling Halves
-06 & -08 Body Sizes
-12 Body Size
-16 Body Size
0.10 cc per disconnection
0.30 cc per disconnection
0.20 cc per disconnection
MATERIALS
Coupling Body Brass Bar per ASTM-B16, Alloy C3600
Connections Refrigeration Grade Copper, per ASTM-B75, Alloy C12200
Internal Assembly (Female & Male Coupling) ASTM - B16 Alloy C360 & Zinc Trivalent Chromate Plated Steel
Bonded Poppet (Male Coupling) Neoprene™
Bonded Sleeve (Female Coupling) Neoprene™
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
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All components, bonded poppet and sleeve, and valve stem O-Ring seal are compatible with these refrigerants and refrigerant oils:
R22 & mineral oil, alkylbenzene oil, polyolester oil, & PAG
R134a, R404a, R407c, R410a, or R507 & polyolester oil
Vibration Resistance Complies with UL 109
External Leak Rate, Connected
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes
< 0.1 ounce (2.8 g) of R22 refrigerant per year at
Operating Pressure Range
External Leak Rate, Disconnected
-06, -08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes
Without Protective Metal Cap or Plug Installed
-08, -12 & -16 Body Sizes
With Protective Metal Cap or Plug Installed*
< 0.50 ounce (14.2 g) of R22 refrigerant per year
< 0.25 ounce (7.1 g) of R22 refrigerant per year