Fitting, a method for connecting corrugated tubing to a fitting and use of a fitting
AssigneeOmega Flex, Inc.
InventorSteven A. Treichel
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AssigneeOmega Flex, Inc.
InventorSteven A. Treichel
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Disclosed is a fitting (1) for use with corrugated tubing (2) having a series of peaks (3) and valleys (4). The fitting (1) comprises a nut (5) having a passage (6) therethrough for receiving the tubing (2) and at least one retainer (7) arranged in the nut (5), wherein the retainer (7) has a retainer sealing surface (8) for placement in a valley (4) of the corrugated tubing (2). The fitting (1) further comprises a body (9) having a pointy annular body sealing edge (10) arranged so that the apex (11) of the body sealing edge (10) is pressed against the retainer sealing surface (8) when the nut (5) and the body (9) are forced toward each other. A method for connecting corrugated tubing (2) to a fitting (1) comprising a nut (5), a retainer (7) and a body (9) and use of a fitting (1) is also disclosed.
A fitting for use with corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys, said fitting comprising,
A fitting for use with corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys, said fitting comprising,
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