Anderson Metals Corp 700060-05 Brass Compression Sleeve

Product Description

The ANDERSON METALS CORP 700060-05 is a 5/16-inch brass compression sleeve used to create leak-free compression fittings in plumbing and fluid-handling systems. The sleeve, also called a ferrule, seats between the compression nut and fitting body to form a mechanical seal when the nut is tightened. Manufactured from lead-free brass, this sleeve meets the requirements of Public Law 111-380, making it compliant for use in potable water applications. Plumbers and pipefitters install these sleeves as a standard component of compression-style connections on copper, brass, or compatible tubing.

This compression sleeve is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing installations where compression fittings are used on 5/16-inch OD tubing. Common applications include supply line connections, refrigeration tubing, pneumatic lines, and small-diameter water distribution runs. The sleeve is sold in bulk packs of 10, making it practical for service technicians and plumbers who work with compression fittings regularly and need to keep spares on hand.

Key Features

• 5/16-inch size for use with matching compression nuts and fitting bodies
• Brass construction provides corrosion resistance and durability in wet environments
• Lead-free compliant per Public Law 111-380 for safe use in potable water systems
• Sold in bulk quantity of 10 sleeves per package
• Standard ferrule geometry compatible with conventional compression fitting assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service component for compression fitting assemblies using 5/16-inch OD tubing in plumbing, HVAC, and fluid-handling applications.

Installation Notes

Compression sleeves are installed by licensed plumbers or qualified technicians following applicable plumbing codes such as the IPC. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before disassembling any compression fitting. Slide the sleeve onto the tubing before threading the compression nut, and ensure the tubing end is cut cleanly and deburred for a proper seal. Do not over-tighten the compression nut, as this can deform the sleeve and cause leaks.