Insert Fittings Holds the tube tightly An insert mechanism can provide reliable retaining force on tubes made of a wide variety of materials Tube grip (resin sleeve) 1 Tube is easily held by a unique 1 Slipping and dropping of sleeve Superior tube mounting ■ ■■ • No need to remove nuts I • Tube can be installed as-is Tube holder * 1 / ^^Hl • Prevents tubes from being s-r - /-nected during piping. I • A strong feeling when i • Can be used from medium vacuum Material / Body, Union nut: Brass Sleeve: Resin or Brass Maximum operating temperature /1 50°C (Brass sleeve) (Resin sleeve) Applicable tubing material / FEP • PFA • Modified PTFE • Nylon Soft nylon • Polyurethane Polyolefin • Soft polyolefin Can be used with steam. (For brass sleeve)

Male Connector Use to connect tubes in the same direction from female thread. Most general type. Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Male Elbow Use to pipe at right angles to female thread. Most general type. Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Female Union Use to pipe from male thread such as pressure gauge. Use to branch line from female thread in both 90°C directions. Use to branch line in the same direction from female thread and in 90° direction. Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Bulkhead Connector Use to connect male thread and tube through a panel.

Swivel Elbow Use to pipe at right angles to female thread. Swiveled at any direction Swivel Long Elbow Use to pipe at right angles to female thread. Swiveled at any direction. Solid piece moves fittings up from workpiece. Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Straight Union Use to connect tubes in the same direction. Use to connect tubes in both 90° directions. 'Bulkhead Union Use to connect tubes through a panel.

Insert Fittings Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Note 1 ) Do not use the fittings with a leak tester or for vacuum retention because they are not guaranteed for zero leakage. Note 2) Swivel type is not compatible with water and steam. Applicable Tubing Applicable tubing / Sleeve material Sealant (Male thread) Refer to page 127 for details. Bore size

Insert Fittings Series KF Principal Parts Material Identification of Fitting Body Exterior by Applicable Tubing Fittings used with polyurethane tube and soft polyolefin tube (Tube O.D. 08, 0IO Union nut and sleeve are compatible. Suffix "-X2" to the end of part number. Swivel Type I Part No. Swivel type fitting parts lineup The bodies of elbow connectors and extended elbow connectors are compatible with almost any fitting. (Exceptions are "KFV-04" and "KFW-04" which are for the body of a 06 tube.) Swivel fittings, elbow (KFV) and (KFW) constitute the combination with a male connector (KFH) and...

Resin sleeve Brass sleeve ■ Reference dimensions after Installation of R thread.

Insert Fittings Series KF Resin sleeve Brass sleeve ■ Reference dimensions after Installation of R thread.

Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Resin sleeve Brass sleeve

Insert Fittings Series KF Resin sleeve Brass sleeve ■ Reference dimensions after Installation of R thread.

Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Resin sleeve Brass sleeve

Insert Fittings Series KF Resin sleeve Brass sleeve ■ Reference dimensions after Installation of R thread.

Resin sleeve Brass sleeve Applicable tubing = Reference dimensions after installation of R thread.

Insert Fittings Series KF Swivel Long Elbow: KFW Resin sleeve Brass sleeve ■ Reference dimensions after installation of R thread.

Long Elbow Connector: KFW Resin sleeve Brass sleeve

Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 58 and 59 for Safety Instructions and pages 13 to 16 for Fittings 1. Please consult with SMC regarding fluids other than air and 1) Take a tube having no flaws on its periphery and cut it off at right angles. Do not use pinchers, nippers or scissors, etc. The tubing might be cut diagonally or flattened, making in- stallation impossible or causing problems such as discon- 2) Without loosening the union nut, grab the tube and gently push it thoroughly into the fitting. 3) After insertion, confirm that the tube...

Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to front matters 58 and 59 for Safety Instructions and pages 13 to 16 for Fittings I_Operating Environment_ 1. Do not use in environments or locations where there is a dan- ger of damage to the fittings and tubing. For fitting and tubing materials, refer to specifications and con- When the product is removed, turn off the power, cut off the supply pressure, and confirm that fluid in the piping has been 2. During regular maintenance, check for the following and re- place any components as necessary. a) Scratches, gouges, abrasion,...