What is flush type fitting?

What is flush type fitting?

Alemite Flush Type Fittings are used where protruding fittings are not desirable, such as for line shafting pulleys or revolving bearings.

Are there different types of grease fittings?

There are three major thread types for grease fittings: metric, taper or parallel, and unified. M5, M6, M7, M8, and M10 are common metric threads. British standard pipe (BSP), pipe thread fine (PTF), and national pipe thread fine (NPTF) fittings use tapered or parallel threads.

What is a needle nozzle?

Needle nozzles are used for lubricating lube points installed with a flush type lubrication fitting. This construction enables you to bend the needle in the shape you need to reach those hard to reach lubrication points. …

What is a button head grease fitting?

Button head grease fittings are a heavier duty fitting distinguished by its flat, low profile appearance. They are able to handle large grease volume due to their high flow rate and sturdy construction. Button head fittings feature a smooth working surface and allow for easier coupler attachment and removal.

What thread are grease nipples?

There are two grease fittings that are very common. These are the 1/4″-28 thread and the 1/8″ NPT thread. However, there are other less common grease fitting threads in use.

What are grease nipples called?

zerk fittings
Grease fittings, also known as zerk fittings or grease nipples, serve as lubrication points on bearing housings or other mechanical components.

What is the best U joint grease?

The recommended grease for u-joints is NLGI #2 GC-LB lithium complex EP grease, preferably a synthetic. Use care not to lose a needle bearing when removing and reinstalling the caps.

How much grease do you put in a Zerk fitting?

Use Just Enough: Don’t overfill when you grease Zerk fittings. Usually, three or four pumps of grease are enough and over-greasing a joint pushes grease out the aforementioned seals, which attracts dust, sand, and dirt. Contaminated grease can damage moving parts, so avoid having excess squish out the seals.

How much grease do you put in a grease fitting?

What kind of nozzle is used for flush fittings?

Flush fitting nozzle SAE-MFN is used to lubricate midget grease fittings / flush type grease fittings. For use with SAE Products part numbers AK-18F (NAS-516-1A), AK-18 Monel (NAS-516-M1), and AK-18FC. Nozzle meets mil spec MS24203-1 and is approved for use with military, aerospace, and commercial flush type grease fittings.

What are flush grease fittings made out of?

Flush-type grease fittings are particularly suitable for installations where extending or protruding nipples cannot be used. In general, our flush-type grease fittings are made of steel, zinc-plated and passivated, and they are featured with a cylindrical thread.

Is the ms24203-1 flush fitting nozzle approved?

Nozzle meets mil spec MS24203-1 and is approved for use with military, aerospace, and commercial flush type grease fittings. Click Add to Cart button to Buy Now!

Do you need dispensing tip for grease gun?

Sets include dispensing tips for grease fittings and bare lubrication points. Dispensing-tip extensions and adapters have a quick-disconnect fitting that snaps into your dispensing tip for standard grease fittings. These nozzles come with a dispensing tip and have threads on one end for connecting to a grease gun.