Prevost Conex Bulkhead Fitting

Description

Prevost Conex Bulkhead Fitting

The Professional Solution for Seamless Panel Transitions

The Prevost Conex Bulkhead Fitting is a high-performance, push-to-connect union designed to transition pneumatic lines through machine panels, enclosure walls, or structural bulkheads. By providing a secure, fixed mounting point, it eliminates the risk of tubing abrasion and ensures an airtight seal at the most critical transition points of your system.

Engineered for industrial durability, this fitting transforms a simple hole in a panel into a standardized, professional-grade pneumatic interface.

Key Features

• Rigid “Zero-Stress” Transition: The threaded body and heavy-duty locking nut create a permanent anchor. This prevents tubing from moving, vibrating, or “sawing” against the sharp edges of a panel, significantly extending the life of your air lines.
• Instantaneous “Grip” Technology: Features Prevost’s signature stainless steel gripping rings on both sides of the bulkhead. Installation is 100% tool-free—simply push the technical tubing (PU, PA, or PE) in for a secure, vibration-proof seal.
• Streamlined Maintenance Interface: By using a bulkhead, you create a clean exterior port. This allows operators to disconnect external supply lines for transport or repair without ever disturbing the delicate internal plumbing of the machine.
• Nickel-Plated Brass Construction: Manufactured from premium-grade brass with a corrosion-resistant nickel finish. This provides the mechanical strength needed to bridge thick panels and withstand the torque of high-pressure connections.
• Full-Bore Airflow: The internal geometry is precision-machined to ensure that air travels through the bulkhead with zero restriction, maintaining consistent pressure for downstream actuators and tools.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Connection Type	Bulkhead Union (Tube-to-Tube)
Technology	Push-to-connect (Instantaneous)
Body Material	Nickel-Plated Brass
Max Operating Pressure	145 PSI (10 bar)
Vacuum Rating	-28 inHg
Temperature Range	32°F to 140°F (0°C to +60°C)

The Standard for Control Enclosures

In any professional pneumatic layout, the Prevost Conex Bulkhead Fitting is the “gatekeeper” of the system. Routing tubing directly through a hole is a major failure point; the Bulkhead Fitting solves this by:

1. Protecting the Seal: Isolating the internal vacuum or pressure from external tugs and pulls.
2. Organizing the Layout: Allowing for perfectly aligned, high-density “banks” of ports on the side of a control cabinet.
3. Enhancing Aesthetics: Providing a factory-finished look that signals high-quality engineering and attention to detail.

Ideal Applications

• Pneumatic Control Cabinets: Serving as the main entry and exit points for air signals and supply lines.
• Machine Frames: Passing air lines through thick metal plates to reach actuators located inside the machine’s safety envelope.
• Automotive Shop Walls: Creating a fixed, push-to-connect terminal on wall-mounted distribution panels.
• Modular Equipment: Providing quick-connect points on the chassis of portable pneumatic units.

Installation Tip

When drilling your panel, ensure the hole diameter matches the outer thread of the bulkhead body for a snug fit. For a 100% leak-free connection, always use a dedicated tube cutter (like the Prevost R22 CT) to ensure your tubing ends are perfectly square. Tighten the lock-nut firmly to ensure the fitting does not rotate during use.