Midland Industries 12096 Brass Inverted Flare Cored Plug

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 12096 is a brass cored plug designed for 1/2-inch inverted flare connections in hydraulic tubing systems. It features a 3/4-18 thread and a 3/4-inch hex drive, making it straightforward to install and remove with standard wrenches. The plug seals off an inverted flare port or line end, blocking flow in hydraulic circuits where a branch or connection point needs to be capped. Rated for pressures up to 750 psi and a temperature range of -65 to 250 degrees F, this fitting handles the demands of working hydraulic systems. Licensed plumbers, hydraulic technicians, and industrial maintenance personnel are the typical installers.

This cored plug is suited for use in hydraulic tubing assemblies using aluminum, brass, copper, or steel tubing with a 0.032-inch tube wall. Common applications include capping unused ports on hydraulic manifolds, blocking off test points, and sealing branch lines during system modification or repair. The inverted flare design is standard in many mobile and industrial hydraulic circuits, making this plug a frequently needed service item.

Key Features

• 1/2-inch inverted flare connection for secure, leak-resistant sealing
• 3/4-18 thread with 3/4-inch hex for wrench installation
• Rated to 750 psi working pressure
• Temperature range of -65 to 250 degrees F
• Compatible with aluminum, brass, copper, and steel hydraulic tubing
• Compact brass construction resists corrosion in hydraulic fluid environments

Compatibility

Designed for use with aluminum, brass, copper, and steel hydraulic tubing having a 0.032-inch tube wall thickness in 1/2-inch inverted flare configurations.

Installation Notes

Installation and removal should be performed by a qualified hydraulic or plumbing technician. Depressurize and isolate the hydraulic circuit fully before removing or installing any fitting. Use an appropriately sized wrench on the 3/4-inch hex to avoid rounding the fitting. Do not exceed the rated working pressure of 750 psi for this connection.