Rothenberger - Reducer 1/4" SAE F-5/16" SAE M - 170016

1/4 SAE F-5/16 SAE M Rothenberger Reducer: Precise Connection for Refrigeration Systems

The 1/4 SAE F-5/16 SAE M reducer (article code 170016) by Rothenberger is an essential component for professionals in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. This precision adapter allows for connecting pipes and components with different thread sizes, ensuring secure and perfectly sealed connections in refrigeration systems.

Technical Specifications

This reducer fitting is designed with rigorous technical specifications to ensure optimal performance in professional applications:

• Female connection: 1/4 SAE (7/16-20 UNF)
• Male connection: 5/16 SAE (1/2-20 UNF)
• Material: High-quality corrosion-resistant brass
• Finish: Surface treated to resist chemical agents
• Maximum operating pressure: Compatible with modern refrigerants
• Working temperature: -40°C to +120°C

Practical Applications

The Rothenberger 170016 reducer is used in numerous professional contexts:

• Installation and maintenance of domestic and industrial air conditioning systems
• Commercial refrigeration systems (refrigerated display cases, cold rooms)
• Connection of pressure gauges and diagnostic tools to systems with different port sizes
• Adaptation of refrigerant charging hoses to service valves
• Conversion between different connection standards in mixed systems

Operational Advantages

Choosing this Rothenberger adapter offers numerous practical benefits during installation and maintenance operations:

• Versatility: Allows connecting equipment with different size connections, eliminating the need for duplicate hoses or tools
• Perfect seal: The precision construction guarantees leak-free connections, essential when working with refrigerant gases
• Durability: Made of high-quality brass to withstand repeated cycles of assembly and disassembly
• Compatibility: Designed to work with all modern refrigerants, including R32, R410A, R134a, and others
• Reliability: Maintains consistent performance even in varying temperature and pressure conditions

Integration into Rothenberger Systems

This adapter integrates perfectly with other products in the Rothenberger range, such as digital manifolds, vacuum pumps, electronic leak detectors, and refrigeration kits. Compatibility with existing equipment simplifies the work of technicians who already use tools from the German brand.

Compliance and Standards

Like all Rothenberger products, this reducer is designed and manufactured according to stringent European standards, ensuring compliance with HVAC-R industry safety and quality regulations. The component is tested to guarantee reliable performance even in the most demanding working conditions.

The 1/4 SAE F-5/16 SAE M Rothenberger reducer represents the ideal solution for professionals who need precision adapters to connect components with different threads in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, ensuring quick interventions and professional results.