Parker 61CA-16 Compression Tube Sleeve 1 Inch Od Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 61CA-16 is a brass compression tube sleeve designed to create secure, leak-resistant connections in compression fitting assemblies. Acting as the ferrule in a standard compression joint, it seats against the fitting body and bites into the tube outer wall when the nut is tightened, forming a mechanical seal without solder or flare prep. The sleeve is rated for tube outside diameters of 1 inch and handles a temperature range of -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F, making it suitable for a wide range of fluid and gas line applications. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters install this component as part of a complete compression fitting assembly.

This sleeve is used in residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant piping, and general fluid conveyance systems where a reliable compression connection is required on 1-inch OD tubing. It is suited for installations where reusable or serviceable connections are preferred over permanent joining methods. The brass construction provides corrosion resistance compatible with water, air, and many common hydraulic and pneumatic media.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance and durability in wet and pressurized service
• Designed for 1 inch tube outside diameter compression assemblies
• Temperature rated from -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• Functions as the ferrule in a standard compression fitting joint, no soldering or flaring required
• Single-piece sleeve design for straightforward installation in new or replacement applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression sleeve for use with standard compression fitting bodies and nuts sized for 1 inch OD tubing in plumbing, HVAC, and fluid conveyance applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or HVAC technician following applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the line before disassembly or fitting work. The sleeve should be slid onto the tube before the nut is threaded onto the fitting body; do not over-tighten, as excessive torque can deform the sleeve and compromise the seal. Inspect tubing for burrs or out-of-round conditions before assembly to ensure a proper ferrule bite.