Cps Products ad87 1/4 in Sae Male X 5/16 in Sae Female Adapter

Product Description

The CPS PRODUCTS ad87 is a forged brass refrigerant adapter fitting designed for HVAC and refrigeration service work. It converts a 1/4 inch SAE male connection to a 5/16 inch SAE (1/2 inch-20 UNF) female connection, allowing technicians to bridge mismatched port sizes during system service, recovery, or charging procedures. The compact, single-piece brass construction provides reliable sealing and resists corrosion under typical refrigerant system pressures. At under 0.1 pounds, it is light enough to carry in a standard service pouch without adding meaningful weight to a technician's kit.

This adapter is suited for residential and light commercial HVAC and refrigeration service applications where 1/4 inch SAE and 5/16 inch SAE port sizes need to be connected. It is a common fitting in refrigerant manifold gauge setups, recovery equipment connections, and line-set service ports. Licensed HVAC technicians and refrigeration mechanics are the primary installers. Manufactured in the USA from forged brass, it is built to the dimensional tolerances expected of SAE refrigerant fittings.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch SAE male to 5/16 inch SAE (1/2 inch-20 UNF) female adapter configuration
• Forged brass construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Compact form factor — 0.75 inches in height, 0.0938 pounds
• Manufactured in the USA
• Single-unit (EA) packaging for easy toolbox stocking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style refrigerant service adapter compatible with standard 1/4 inch SAE male and 5/16 inch SAE female port fittings used on manifold gauge sets, recovery machines, and refrigerant service equipment in HVAC and refrigeration applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed HVAC technicians or certified refrigeration mechanics. Always recover refrigerant and depressurize the system before disconnecting or connecting fittings in compliance with EPA Section 608 regulations. Hand-tighten the adapter first, then snug with a wrench — do not overtighten brass fittings, as this can damage threads or distort the sealing surface. Inspect threads for debris or damage before use.