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Outside Air Applications

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides comprehensive technical details on Dixon Valve & Coupling Company's products, focusing on air applications, safety regulations, installation procedures, and product specifications.
Specifications: It lists compressors with capacities of 125 CFM and 600 CFM, and details dimensions and materials of couplings and fittings, including Air King and Boss couplings in malleable iron, brass, and stainless steel.
Safety Regulations: Emphasizes safety in air hose applications, referencing OSHA and ASME regulations. Key safety components include whip hoses, safety clips, King Safety Cables, and safety vented ball valves.
Installation and Inspection Procedures: Outlines procedures for hose assembly installation and inspection, stressing the importance of following manufacturer recommendations and conducting thorough inspections.
Product Features: Highlights Dixon Air King couplings for their universal head design and safety features, and the use of safety clips to prevent accidental disconnection.
Recommendations: Advises using Dixon products for intended purposes, following guidelines, testing hose assemblies, and regular inspections for damage.
Additional Information: Includes tables of dimensions, part numbers, packaging quantities, and torque recommendations for clamps, along with guidance on crimping and swaging for hose assemblies.
Safety Shut-off Valve Cut-off Rates: Provides a table of flow rate multipliers for safety shut-off valves at various PSI levels, adjusting flow rate based on inlet pressure.
Operation Procedures: Details steps for starting compressors and ensuring proper valve operation, recommending full port ball valves over gate or butterfly valves.
Safety Check Valve Installation: Includes steps for selecting and installing safety check valves, considering system adjustments if necessary.
SCV-Series Selection Guide: Not recommended for applications requiring 100% air supply; auxiliary safety devices are advised.
Unobstructed Air Flow Chart: Provides SCFM values for hose sizes and lengths to aid in selecting safety check valves.
King Safety Cable: Prevents hose whip in case of disconnection, with installation procedures detailed for compliance with OSHA regulations.
In-Line Lubricators: Designed for tools far from compressors, featuring dual reservoirs and adjustable oil flow, with installation and safety instructions provided.
Specifications: Details specifications for air accessories, including fluid ounces, sizes, air flow at 70 PSI, and maximum working pressure for different models.
Repair Parts: Lists repair parts with part numbers, including oil adjustment valve assembly and valve gasket.
Accessories: Lists additional contractor air-related products with references to the Dixon Price List.
Technical Information: Includes conversion constants, pressure measures, force chart, fraction-decimal conversion chart, and threading information.
Thread Sealing Tips: Provides tips for sealing NPT threads, including using sealant on male threads and specific recommendations for stainless steel connections.
Mechanical Seal Type: Describes seals achieved through metal-to-metal or metal-to-seal contact, with retightening necessary to prevent leakage.
Washer Seal Type: Seals formed by tightening male thread onto female assembly's washer, recommending regular inspection and replacement.
Thread Seal Type: Seals created by applying sealant to male thread, with thread tape or paste preferred to prevent leakage.
Pipe and Flange Dimensions: Provides dimensions for 150 LB. ASA Steel Flanges and Seamless and Welded Steel Pipes.
Flow and Pressure Tables: Includes tables for water flow through hoses and recommended air flow through ANSI Standard Weight Schedule 40 Pipe.
Boss Clamp Selection and Installation Procedures: Details procedures for selecting and installing Boss Clamps, including tightening sequences.
King Safety Cable Installation: Outlines procedures for installing King Safety Cables, emphasizing proper cable selection and slack removal.
Crimping Procedures: Provides instructions for crimping various couplings, focusing on fitting selection and crimp diameter.
Bolt Clamp Inspection: Offers guidelines for inspecting bolt clamps, highlighting the importance of checking for cracks, wear, and proper bolt torque.
Company Information: Dixon Valve & Coupling Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings and accessories for various industrial applications.
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Compressor 125 CFM 2 Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, 800-355-1991

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Compressor 600 CFM Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, 800-355-1991 3

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Detail view of manifold assembly 4 Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, 800-355-1991

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Safety • Use Dixon couplings, retention devices and accessory products only for their intended service. • All recommendations of the Hose Manufacturer, and the Coupling Manufacturer, must be employed with regards to Size, Temperature, Application, Media, and Pressure when selecting the components for a hose assembly. • All finished hose assemblies should be tested in accordance with the Rubber Manufacturers Association recommendations. • All hose assemblies should be thoroughly inspected prior to each use to insure they are undamaged, and properly coupled. • Use safety clips on couplings, and...

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Air-King Universal Couplings Dixon Air King couplings are recommended for use on virtually any type of pneumatic equipment. Service: • The maximum recommended working pressure for Dixon Air King is 150 PSI at ambient temperature (70°F). Features: • A universal head that is identical for all parts in the 1/4" to 1" range. With this head, any fittings within that range can be connected regardless of hose shank or thread size. • Couplings with optional ferrules permanently attached are provided ready install. • Safety - There are three safety features built into every Dixon Air King: 1. Washer design...

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Hose Ends • • • • Shanks are long and deeply corrugated Available in malleable iron, brass or 316 stainless steel Available in sizes 3/8" to 1" 5/8" not available in stainless steel Size 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1" B Malleable Iron pkg Part # qty AMH 25 AM1 50 AM5 50 AM6 50 AM11 50 Brass pkg qty 25 50 50 50 50 Part # ABH AB1 AB5 AB6 AB11 316 Stainless Steel Part # RAMH RAM1 ----RAM6 RAM11 C Dimensions Size A B C D 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1" D A 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-13/16" 4-1/4" 4-3/16" 4-25/32" 1-11/16" 1-5/8" 2-7/16" 2-1/8" 2-13/16" 7/16" 17/32" 11/16" 25/32" 1-1/16" Refer to...

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AIR KING Blank Ends • Blank End fittings have no outlet and are used to block the line at any coupling point. • The end opposite the coupling head is flat, with an eye for a chain to secure the fitting when not in use. • Available in malleable iron, brass and 316 stainless steel. Malleable Iron pkg Part # qty AM0 25 316 Stainless Steel Part # Brass Part # AB0 2-1/2" pkg qty 25 2-1/2" RAM0 5/16" Triple Connections 5/16" • Triple connection consists of three universal couplings that provide an extra outlet when connected to the line. • Available in malleable iron or brass. 120° 3-3/4" Malleable...

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Air King with Ferrules • • • • Couples with other Air King fittings. Rated to 150 PSI working pressure. Ferrules are available on malleable iron and stainless steel. Carbon steel ferrules that can be crimped or swaged. Part # O.D. Range Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1" B From: To: 27/32" 1-1/16" 1-18/64" 1-30/64" 1-1/32" 1-11/32" 1-34/64" 1-46/64" Stainless Steel ----RAM6WF --------- Malleable Iron AM1WF AM6WF AM11WF-1 AM11WF Dimensions A Size A B 1/2" 3/4" 1" 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2" 3-7/16" 4-3/16" 4-25/32" Refer to Installation and Inspection Procedure # 2306 on page 51. 4-Lug Quick Acting Couplings • Rated...

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Boss Coupling System Boss Couplings supply a convenient threaded fitting to connect two lengths of hose, or a single length to a male or female threaded (NPT) outlet. Service: Boss Couplings are all-purpose hose couplings, universally recommended for steam hose connections. They are also widely used for air, water, fluid petroleum, chemicals and liquid petroleum gas up to 1" ID. Boss Couplings can be applied to many types of rubber, synthetic, plastic, metallic or semi-metallic hose. Consult the factory for specific media capabilities. Features: The spud part of the coupling serves as one half...

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BOSS FITTINGS Ground Joint Positive Metal-to-Polymer Seal • A leakproof seal is formed when the metal head of the stem makes contact with the patented polymer seat in the spud. • The non-metallic polymer seat resists most chemicals found in manufacturing facilities. • Recommended for steam service up to 450°F. • Easy to seal. • Works with existing Ground Joint fittings. • Use with Boss clamps found on pages 18 and 19. Refer to Installation and Inspection Procedure #'s 1000, 2000, 2001 and 3001 on pages 50 and 51. Plated Steel and/or Malleable Iron Wing Nut Thread Wing Nut Thread N.P.T N.P.T Wing...

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Washer Type • A Klinger washer is inserted between the stem and spud. • A leakproof seal is formed by rotating the wing nut and hammering it tight. Refer to Installation and Inspection Procedure #'s 1000, 2000, 2001 and 3001 on pages 50 and 51. Plated Steel and/or Malleable Iron Wing Nut Thread Wing Nut Thread Coupling with Female Spud Hose Part # x NPT 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" WF3 WF6 WF26 WF36 WF51 WF61 WF81** WF96 WF111 Wing Nut Thread N.P.T N.P.T Stem Wing Nut Female Spud Male Spud Double Spud Washer * Part # Part # Part # Part # Part # Part # SS337 B1 B6 B11 B16 B21 B26**...

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Holedall Fittings • Designed for air or liquid applications where a permanent, low profile clamping system is desired. • Fittings are supplied with carbon steel ferrules. • Consult the factory for swage and/or crimp specifications. • Not For Steam Services. O.D. Range Size ¾" 1" 1½" 2" 3" WING NUT From: To: 1-10/64" 1-15/64" 1-19/64" 1-30/64" 1-35/64" 1-39/64" 1-15/16" 2-1/64" 2-9/64" 2-9/16" 2-41/64" 2-49/64" 3-9/16" 3-41/64" 3-49/64" 1-14/64" 1-18/64" 1-22/64" 1-34/64" 1-38/64" 1-42/64" 2" 2-1/8" 2-1/4" 2-5/8" 2-3/4" 2-7/8" 3-5/8" 3-3/4" 3-7/8" Part # Malleable Stainless Iron Steel GF26P1 --GF26P2...

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