Account For Increased Air Pressure When Ordering New Quick-Connect Fittings
If you're a factory manager who is replacing some old air line fittings with new quick-connect models, be sure the fittings can handle the amount of air pressure expected in the line -- and be very sure you have good flow control and pressure release measures in place. Shock and surge are two phenomena that can blow a fitting apart. As tough as quick-connect fittings can be, you can't leave them to handle extreme increases in air pressure by themselves.