Prevost Conex Female Bulkhead Connector

Description

Prevost Conex Female Bulkhead Connector

Rigid Securement for Through-Panel Air Distribution

The Prevost Conex Female Bulkhead Connector is a heavy-duty, push-to-connect fitting designed to transition a pneumatic line through a machine panel, cabinet wall, or structural bulkhead.¹ Featuring a push-in tubing port on one side and a robust female threaded port on the other, this fitting provides a permanent, fixed mounting point that ensures a professional and airtight interface between internal and external pneumatic circuits.

Engineered to withstand mechanical stress and vibration, the Conex Bulkhead Connector protects your tubing from abrasion against panel edges while offering the flexibility to connect threaded accessories directly to the bulkhead.

Key Features

• Transition Versatility: Combines a push-to-connect port for technical tubing (PU, PA, or PE) with a female threaded port. This allows you to connect threaded air tools, gauges, or hose nipples directly to a stationary panel.
• Instantaneous “Grip” Technology: The tubing side features Prevost’s signature stainless steel gripping ring. Simply push the tube in for an immediate, tool-free, and vibration-resistant seal.
• Rugged Bulkhead Mounting: Equipped with a high-strength threaded body and a heavy-duty lock-nut. Once tightened, the fitting remains completely stationary, providing a rigid anchor point that prevents tubing “sawing” or fatigue at the panel exit.
• Full-Bore Flow Geometry: The internal path is precision-machined to ensure maximum airflow with zero restriction. This is critical for maintaining the performance of high-demand tools and actuators located on the other side of the bulkhead.
• Nickel-Plated Brass Construction: Manufactured from premium nickel-plated brass, this fitting offers superior mechanical strength, high pressure ratings, and excellent resistance to corrosion in harsh industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Connection Type	Female Bulkhead (Tube to Female Thread)
Thread Options	NPT, BSPP (G), or BSPT (R) — 1/8″ to 1/2″
Technology	Push-to-connect (Instantaneous)
Max Operating Pressure	145 PSI (10 bar)
Vacuum Rating	-28 inHg
Temperature Range	32°F to 140°F (0°C to +60°C)

The Professional Solution for Control Enclosures

In any professional pneumatic installation, routing air lines through a cabinet without a bulkhead is a significant failure point. The Prevost Conex Female Bulkhead Connector creates a standardized “utility port” on your machine. It allows external supply lines to be disconnected for transport or maintenance without disturbing the sensitive internal plumbing of the control cabinet. The female threaded side is particularly useful for mounting external shut-off valves or pressure gauges directly to the enclosure wall.

Ideal Applications

• Pneumatic Control Panels: Serving as the main “Air Inlet” or “Air Outlet” ports on industrial control enclosures.
• Machine Frames: Passing air lines through thick structural plates to reach actuators inside the machine envelope.
• Workstation Drops: Creating a fixed, threaded mounting point for quick-disconnect couplers or blow-gun hangers.
• Test Benches: Providing a rigid interface for frequently connected and disconnected test leads and gauges.

Installation Tip

When preparing your panel, ensure the hole is drilled to match the outer diameter of the bulkhead’s threaded body. For a perfectly square and leak-free connection, always use a dedicated tube cutter to prepare your tubing. Tighten the lock-nut firmly against the panel to ensure the fitting does not rotate when threading accessories into the female port.