Help identifying air compressor fitting ..

[aesmith]

Hi,

My compressor and tools all use fittings like this, with a male connection as shown on one end of the air hose and on the various tools. The other end of the hose has the equivalent female coupling, which has now fallen to pieces. Could anyone confirm the ID of this type of fitting? The bore is just about 7mm, the outside diameter of the narrow part is just under 10mm. Looking at pictures it appears to be PCL "ZF". Does that sound correct?

Also, any suggestions for suppliers at reasonable prices? Ideally I'd like to fit a replacement coupling on the existing hose, but I also wouldn't mind getting a replacement hose with a larger bore.
Thanks, Tony S[/img]

 

[Deleted member 174758]

PCL is a very well known British (Sheffield) manufacturer or air hose fittings, tyrer inflators, etc. The "ZF" series connectors are high air flow connectors with better flow characteristics than the traditional PCL fittings which have been around for more than 80 years. My compatibility list shows me that the ZF connector is compatible with CEJN 410, Rectus 27, Legris 27 and Schrader Intercheck 55 fittings - so I'd just Google them. Typical costs for male fittings is in the area of £4 to £10 a pop. Females (airflow couplings) with the valves are more expensive. Were I you I'd consider starting with either Machine Mart or the local industrial compressor supplier - bottom dollar with compressed air isn't always the safest option

 

[aesmith]

Thanks, so you think that's PCL XF or compatible that I've shown?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Yes. It looks like what I'm familiar seeing as a Schrader 55 or CEJN 410, both of which I use and which are equivalents to the XF. If you go to a compressed air specialist they will be able to confirm it. In this area I tend to use Thorite (Thomas Wright) who aren't any more expensive than Machine Mart on a lot of stuff - the difference is that compressed air is their speciality. As you have the oil industry in your area you must have someone similar up there. With compressed air fittings it's best to be sure that your fittings are compatible.