Festo 5 mm Quick Star R1/4 Male Thread with External Hex Push-in-Fitting QS-1/4-8

The Festo QS-1/4-8 Quick Star Push-in Fitting with R1/4 Male Thread offers a secure, easy-to-use solution for pneumatic connections, designed for 8 mm tubing. With a straight push-in design and durable nickel-plated brass housing, this fitting is ideal for compressed air and water applications. Its external hexagonal shape (AF 14) enables straightforward mounting, and its corrosion-resistant construction ensures long-lasting reliability.

Key Features

• Quick, Tool-Free Installation: Straight push-in design ensures fast, secure connections for 8 mm tubing.
• External Hex Design: Features an R1/4 male thread and external hex (AF 14) for easy tightening.
• Wide Pressure Range: Operates from -0.95 to 14 bar, adaptable for various pressures and media.
• Durable and Corrosion Resistant: Constructed from nickel-plated brass housing with high-alloy stainless steel tube retaining claw and a POM release ring.
• Temperature Range: Performs reliably between -10°C and 80°C, suitable for diverse industrial conditions.
• Cleanroom Compatible: Meets ISO 14644-1 Class 4 requirements for sensitive applications.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally friendly with safe, compliant materials.

Specifications

• Nominal Width: 5 mm
• Operating Pressure (Complete Temperature Range): -0.095 to 0.6 MPa (-0.95 to 6 bar / -13.775 to 87 psi)
• Temperature-Dependent Operating Pressure: -0.095 to 1.4 MPa (-0.95 to 14 bar / -13.775 to 203 psi)
• Operating Medium: Compressed air (ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:-:-]), Water (up to 0.6 MPa at max. 50°C)
• Ambient Temperature: -10°C to 80°C
• Nominal Tightening Torque: 9 Nm (±20%)
• Pneumatic Connection 1: External thread R1/4
• Pneumatic Connection 2: 8 mm tubing outer diameter
• Product Weight: 14 g
• Materials:
  • Housing: Brass, nickel-plated
  • Release Ring: POM
  • Tubing Seal: NBR
  • Tubing Retaining Claw: High-alloy stainless steel

Box Including

• 10 x Festo QS-1/4-8 Quick Star R1/4 Male Thread Push-in Fittings

Applications

• Ideal for pneumatic systems in cleanroom environments, automation lines, and industrial machinery.
• Suitable for low-corrosion applications requiring secure, quick connections for 8 mm tubing.
• Designed for both compressed air and water, making it versatile for various industrial fluid needs.