1/4 In FFL to Male Acme Adapter - Robinair

The Robinair 18319 adapter is a specialized tool designed for professional automotive A/C and industrial HVAC/R technicians. This precision-machined component facilitates a reliable and secure connection between standard 1/4" Female Flare (FFL) hoses and systems or refrigerant cylinders equipped with Male Acme fittings, particularly essential for R-134a applications. It ensures leak-free connections during critical refrigerant charging, recovery, and evacuation procedures, streamlining service operations.

Key Features

• R-134a System Connectivity: Seamlessly adapts common 1/4" FFL manifold hoses to Male Acme ports found on R-134a refrigerant cylinders, service manifolds, and recovery equipment.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Engineered to endure the demanding conditions of professional service bays and industrial HVAC/R environments, ensuring consistent, long-lasting performance.
• Secure, Leak-Resistant Design: Features precision-machined threads and sealing surfaces to promote a tight fit, minimizing refrigerant loss and reducing the need for rework.
• Optimizes Tool Functionality: Expands the utility of existing hose sets and equipment by bridging mixed flare and Acme connection standards, maximizing your current tool investment.

Applications

The Robinair 18319 adapter is commonly used by professional technicians for connecting 1/4" FFL manifold hoses to cylinders and ports with Male Acme threads. It is particularly well-suited for refrigerant charging, recovery, and evacuation tasks on R-134a automotive A/C systems in passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and fleet vehicles. Additionally, it serves general HVAC/R service applications where both flare and Acme fittings are present, facilitating efficient workflow for professional mechanics.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Robinair
• Model Number: 18319
• Connection: 1/4" FFL (Female Flare) to Male Acme
• Weight: 1 lb
• Dimensions: 5.75" x 4.1" x 1"