Details
The Barrow TXKN-3/8 is a straight compression fitting for 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD (10/13 mm) soft tubing with a G1/4" male thread that turns through a full 360°. The rotary base lets the tube leave the fitting at any angle without twisting it, even after the fitting is screwed in tight. It is machined from H59 brass and finished in shiny silver.
Properties
- Type
- Rotary compression fitting, straight
- Thread
- G1/4" male
- Tube
- 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD (10/13 mm) soft tubing
- Rotation
- 360°
- Material
- H59 brass, electroplated
- Color
- Silver
- Pieces in the pack
- 1
No more twisted tubing
A normal compression fitting is fixed once it is screwed in, so the tube has to twist to follow the run. On this fitting the knurled base turns against the body through 360°, so the tube can be routed first and the fitting follows it.
Compression nut for soft tubing
Push the 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD tube over the barb and screw the knurled compression nut down over it to lock the tube in place.
Brass with a double-protected finish
Barrow uses H59 brass for the body and protects the surface with what it calls a double electroplating process, which it says gives a fine texture that is solid and durable.
Standard G1/4" connections
The male end uses the standard G1/4" thread of PC water cooling, so the fitting works with blocks, radiators, reservoirs and fittings from other makers as well as Barrow's own. It is sealed by an O-ring.
Technical data
| Model | TXKN-3/8 |
| Type | Rotary compression fitting, straight |
| Thread | G1/4" male |
| Tube size | 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD (10/13 mm) |
| Possible rotation | 360° |
| Outside diameter | 22 mm |
| Height without male thread | 22.8 mm |
| Rotary base height | 9 mm |
| Male thread length | 5 mm |
| Material | H59 brass |
| Color | Silver |
Notes
- This fitting fits 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD (10/13 mm) soft tubing only. It does not fit rigid tube or soft tubing of other sizes.
- Barrow lists this fitting as multicolor; its pictures show black and shiny silver. This listing is the shiny silver version.
- Barrow notes that it may update the look or construction of the part without notice; the part you receive is the current version.
In the box
- 1x Barrow G1/4" Thread 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD 360 Degree Rotary Compression Fitting - Silver
