3/8 npt V Swivel fitting

[pelletman]

Does anyone make a high flow v style fitting with 3/8 npt thread? I can't seem to find one on Milton's website. See picture for what I'm looking for. I'd like to get v style so I get Max room air flow out of a 3/4 in impact wrench. Thank you

 

[darkzero]

If you can't find one, have you considered a whip for your impact gun? Much more flexibilty but storage wise when not in use is less convenient.

I've never had good luck with swivels when I used them, none of them ever lasted very long for me. But then again I would never buy expensive ones. I don't use air impacts or ratchets anymore so no longer an issue for me.

Edit: Pic below isn't showing one but they make whips with a swivel built in.

 

[Callelle]

I know it's not what you're looking for, but this is what I have on my 3/4 gun, doesn't seem to choke it much from what I can tell.

Snap-on Store

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[GeoBruin]

OP, are you looking for a swivel or not? You didn't mention it in your description, you just said you're looking for a v-style plug with a 3/8 thread, but you included a picture of a swivel fitting.

 

[scooby074]

We had these for testing and they worked great. At the time, I think they were made by Atlas Copco (?) but it looks like CP has the rights now. If you want max flow, these are it. Available in all common sizes. They were stupid expensive IIRC, so likely not an option for most people. A whip makes more sense.

CP AIR FLEX 1/2'' NPT HIGH FLOW | Smart Portal

CP AIR FLEX 1/2'' NPT HIGH FLOW - Chicago Pneumatic Air Flex

tools.cp.com

 

[banditbigdog]

Another option, McMaster-Carr

 

[pelletman]

OP, are you looking for a swivel or not? You didn't mention it in your description, you just said you're looking for a v-style plug with a 3/8 thread, but you included a picture of a swivel fitting.

Yeah, I am looking for swivel. Regular 3/8 NPT is easy to find. Sorry for leaving that out!

 

[pelletman]

Thanks for the replies guys! That CP swivel looks awesome, but at $100 I think I will pass. I don't want a whip because of storage. I guess I will just use a regular old fitting. This impact will be rarely used so I will just live with the standard fitting..

 

[Ing3018]

The Astro high flow 3/8" swivel scored well on the YouTube show called Torque Test Channel. I have a couple that are attached to my 1/2" impact wrenches. I am happy with their air flow performance and flexibility.
Does your 3/4" impact have a 1/2" air inlet or 3/8"?

 

[pelletman]

The Astro high flow 3/8" swivel scored well on the YouTube show called Torque Test Channel. I have a couple that are attached to my 1/2" impact wrenches. I am happy with their air flow performance and flexibility.
Does your 3/4" impact have a 1/2" air inlet or 3/8"?

3/8. HF Earthquake

 

[Squankum]

 

[Ing3018]

Here is the episode I was thinking of.
I have to do the buffer tank method occasionally, as my work area and compressor are distant and fed by a 3/8 hose.
You should get optimal power by using a 1/2" hose with your larger impact. The swivel may or may not be your limiting factor.

 

[Steve_P]

At work we have some large high flow swivels that we use on a 1" drive Norbar gun. I think they're by Prevost? Either way, I'm sure they'd cost >>$100 for a 3/8

edit- this is the Norbar

PT2, 1" | PneuTorques 108 Diameter | PT Standard Series | Norbar

products

www.norbar.com