Parker 61CA-12 Compression Tube Sleeve Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 61CA-12 is a brass compression tube sleeve designed to create secure, leak-resistant connections in compression fitting assemblies. The sleeve seats against the ferrule and tube body to form a pressure-tight joint when the fitting nut is tightened. Rated to 2800 psi maximum working pressure, it handles demanding hydraulic and fluid system applications. The brass construction provides corrosion resistance and reliable performance across a wide temperature range, from -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians routinely install this type of sleeve in refrigeration, instrumentation, and fluid transfer lines.

This sleeve is suited for use in residential and commercial systems where compression-style tube fittings are required. Typical applications include instrument tubing, hydraulic lines, refrigeration piping, and general fluid handling assemblies. The tube end connection style makes it compatible with standard compression fitting bodies and nuts where a separate sleeve component is specified. It is commonly installed wherever a removable or serviceable compression joint is needed in copper, brass, or compatible metal tubing.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance and long service life
• Rated to 2800 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range of -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• Tube end connection for use in standard compression fitting assemblies
• NPTF thread standard for pressure-tight, dryseal thread engagement
• Sold individually — package quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service component for compression tube fitting assemblies requiring a separate sleeve element in brass with tube end connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or HVAC technicians following applicable IPC or ASME B31 piping codes. Depressurize and isolate the system fully before disassembling any compression fitting. Do not overtighten the compression nut, as excessive force can deform the sleeve and compromise the seal. Inspect the tube end for burrs or deformation before assembly to ensure a proper seat.