Smc Pneumatics KQ2L12-04AS Male Elbow Tube Fitting 12mm

Product Description

The SMC PNEUMATICS KQ2L12-04AS is a push-to-connect male elbow tube fitting designed for pneumatic and fluid conveying systems. It accepts 12mm outside diameter tubing and terminates with a 1/2 inch BSPT male thread. The body is brass with a polybutylene tube contact component, rated to a maximum working pressure of 145 psi. Installation requires no tools on the tube side - insert the tube fully and it locks in place. The fitting is RoHS compliant and suited for service temperatures from 23 degrees F to 140 degrees F. Licensed mechanical and pneumatic technicians install this fitting in compressed air lines, pneumatic control circuits, and light fluid transfer applications.

The KQ2L12-04AS is used in residential, commercial, and light industrial pneumatic systems where a 90-degree change in tube direction is required at a threaded port. The BSPT thread type makes this fitting appropriate for equipment and manifolds using British Standard Pipe Taper connections. Typical applications include pneumatic actuator supply lines, solenoid valve inlet ports, and instrument air circuits. It is well suited for panel builders, equipment OEMs, and field service technicians working on pneumatic machinery or automated systems.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design locks 12mm OD tubing without tools
• 1/2 inch BSPT male thread for compatibility with British Standard Pipe Taper ports
• Brass body construction for durability in compressed air and light fluid service
• Rated to 145 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range of 23 degrees F to 140 degrees F
• RoHS compliant materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style push-to-connect fitting for pneumatic systems using 12mm outside diameter tubing and 1/2 inch BSPT threaded ports.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pneumatic or mechanical technician. Depressurize and lock out the air supply before removing or installing any fitting in the line. Ensure the tube end is cut cleanly and squarely and is free of burrs before insertion to achieve a proper seal. Apply an appropriate thread sealant to the BSPT male threads in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and applicable plumbing or pneumatic codes.