I’ve ordered a number of different configurations of these threaded brass fittings and adapters for my small, 150lbs air compressor I use in my garage. Each one came with a well-machined thread but other than one item, (for which I ordered 3), all the other fittings came without thread protection.
Because these fittings are brass, (a very soft material), and meant for an air compressor, I was surprised that they didn’t have better protection of the exposed pipe thread ends. Most had an ID tag-tape made of a paper-thin, (about .005) plastic material, wrapped around one end of the exposed thread. Of course, these tags aren’t meant to offer any protection. Many of these fittings were packaged together loosely in a plastic bag and then shipped in a bubble wrapped envelope.
Some did show signs of nicks on the threads but so far, they seem to be holding up well without any air leaks, (I keep the compressor set to 100psi). Of course, I wrap each threaded end with Teflon tape prior to assembly. I must admit most small brass fittings such as these, often do ship to hardware stores without thread protection.
The more expensive and higher quality fittings would be dipped into a waxy solution, which quickly dries and protects the threads during the shipping process. The wax-like protection is then very easily peeled off just before it’s about to be used.
As a retired machinist, we would never consider shipping threaded brass without some form of protection but it would likely increase the cost of the item, I’m sure.
At any rate, I haven’t had any problems with these fittings at this point. I did measure a few and found the threaded ODs to be inconsistent in size varying as much as +/- .010 inch from fitting to fitting but they were within the tolerance of the national pipe thread, (NPT ), specifications for this grade.
I would consider these a good, standard quality air compressor fitting and wouldn’t hesitate to order these from the same manufacturer again, in the future.
Rich
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