Smc Pneumatics KQ2E16-00A Bulkhead Union Fitting 16mm

Product Description

The SMC PNEUMATICS KQ2E16-00A is a push-to-connect bulkhead union tube fitting designed for through-panel pneumatic plumbing installations. Built from brass with polybutylene components, it accepts 16mm outside diameter tubing and holds a maximum working pressure of 145 psi. The M28x1.5 thread allows the fitting to mount through a panel or enclosure wall, creating a sealed union on both sides without additional tooling for the tube connection. Pneumatic technicians and fluid-system installers working with compressed air lines, automation equipment, or industrial pneumatic circuits will encounter this fitting in routing tubing through machine frames or control enclosures.

This fitting is suited for pneumatic systems in industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, and process control applications. Its push-to-connect design speeds up assembly and allows for quick tube changes during maintenance. The bulkhead configuration makes it the correct choice when a tubing run must pass cleanly through a panel wall or mounting plate. Operating temperature range spans 23 degrees F to 140 degrees F, making it appropriate for standard indoor industrial environments. RoHS compliance supports use in equipment destined for regulated markets.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect interface accepts 16mm OD tubing without tools or ferrules
• Bulkhead union design mounts through panels or enclosure walls for clean routing
• Brass and polybutylene construction provides corrosion resistance in compressed air service
• Rated to 145 psi maximum working pressure
• M28x1.5 thread for secure panel mounting
• RoHS compliant for use in regulated-market equipment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style push-to-connect bulkhead union for pneumatic tubing systems using 16mm outside diameter tubing with M28x1.5 panel-mount thread requirements.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pneumatic or instrumentation technicians. Depressurize the system completely and verify zero pressure before removing or installing any fittings. The bulkhead nut should be tightened to secure the fitting in the panel cutout before inserting tubing. Tubing must be cut square and free of burrs before insertion to ensure a proper seal at the collet.