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Western Hand-Tight Nuts provide for easy installation and are available in brass or with plastic grips.
  • Lightweight plastic grips have labels which are color-coded for gas service.
  • All brass nuts are machined to CGA specifications and designed with wrench flats.
  • O-ring type nipples should always be used with hand-tight nuts.
  • CGA fittings rated over 3000 PSIG do not have soft tips and final gas-tight seating requires wrench action.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Field

Industrial

Gas Service

Commercial Acetylene CGA-300

Pressure Rating

Up to 500 psig

Material

Brass

Thread Type

Female Hand-Tight

Thread Direction

Right Hand (RH)

Additional Information

Additional Information

Five different types of nut/nipple combinations are available:
  • Brass nut and nipple
  • Stainless steel nut and nipple
  • Nut and nipple with check valve
  • Nut and nipple recessed for tubing
  • Hand tight nut and nipple