Eaton Weatherhead 1462X4 Air Brake Tubing Union, 1/4" Tube OD

This Eaton Weatherhead 1462X4 brass union is a compression-type fitting for joining nylon air brake lines. A female compression-type fitting and sleeve at each end of the union fit over 1/4" outside diameter (OD) nylon tubing and the sleeve compresses to form an air tight seal. The fitting is made of CA360 brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability. It has a working pressure of up to 150 pounds per square inch (psi). This union fitting is suitable for use in air brake lines, such as those in buses and trucks.

Tube fittings are components used for connecting, branching, terminating, and changing the direction of tubing in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and other materials that resist corrosion and wear. Tube fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, welded, barbed, and push-to-connect (also called one-touch). Push-to-connect connections do not require tools or sealants. Tube fittings are used in various applications, including machine tools, airplane and truck controls, and automated production lines, among others.

Eaton manufactures electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power equipment. The company, founded in 1911, is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.