MANUAL No. 203C-1

SUPER 300 TYPE PILLAR FITTINGP SERIES

INSTRUCTION MANUALThis instruction manual contains safety
information. Please read this manual carefully
to ensure safe and correct use of the product.
This manual should be kept readily accessible
for reference.

NIPPON PILLAR PACKING CO., LTD.

PPLP0139C-1

Table of Contents
1 Structure and Specifications of P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting................................................ 3
1-1
1-2
1-3

STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4

2 Cutting of Tube and Insertion of Sleeve .................................................................................................. 5
2-1
2-2
2-3

CUTTING A TUBE ............................................................................................................................................... 5
INSERTING THE SLEEVE INTO THE TUBE ............................................................................................................. 6
CAUTIONS IN INSERTING THE SLEEVE INTO THE TUBE ........................................................................................ 6

3 Tightening (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)...................................................................................... 8
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF GAUGE RING (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8) ..................................... 8
INITIAL TIGHTENING (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8) .......................................................................... 8
INSTALLING THE CAP SLEEVE (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)............................................................. 9
REMOVING AND REINSTALLATION (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8) ................................................... 10
MEASURES AGAINST LIQUID LEAKAGE (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8) ............................................ 10

4 Tightening (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1) ............................................................................................... 11
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6

CAUTIONS IN TIGHTENING THE UNION NUT (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1) .................................................. 11
CHECKING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE UNION NUT (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1) ............................................ 12
INITIAL TIGHTENING (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1) .................................................................................... 12
INSTALLING THE CAP SLEEVE (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1)....................................................................... 13
REMOVING AND REINSTALLATION (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1) ............................................................... 13
MEASURES AGAINST LIQUID LEAKAGE ............................................................................................................ 13

5 How to Use Insertion Tools ..................................................................................................................... 14
5-1 USING ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-A4 (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 10 - 25, W3 - W8).................... 14
5-2 USING ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-C3 (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6, 8, W2, W2Y, W3Y) ............. 16
5-3 USINGROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-C3 (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 10,W3)..................... 19
5-4 USING ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-C3 (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1) .................................. 22
5-5 USING HAND-HELD TYPE ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-SA (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 19, 15, W6,
W8) 25
5-6 USING HAND-HELD TYPE ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-SB (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 12, W2 W4) 27
5-7 USING HAND-HELD TYPE ROOM TEMPERATURE INSERTION TOOL JT-SB (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, W1)...... 29
5-8 USING HEAT INSERTION TOOLS PT-FH AND PT-H (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)........................... 31
5-9 USING FLARE INSERTION TOOLS PT-FH AND PT-H (NOMINAL TUBE SIZE: 3, 4, AND W1) .............................. 33
5-10 OUTER DIMENSIONS OF INSERTION TOOLS ....................................................................................................... 34
6 Disposal Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 35
7 Office Locations........................................................................................................................................ 35

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting.
This instruction manual describes the structure, specifications, and installation, inspection and maintenance procedures ofthe product.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe and efficient use of the product.

Safety Notices
The following lists safety notices which must be observed to ensure safe and proper use of the product and prevent
personal injury and/or property damage.
Because these safety notices contain important information, be sure to read and observe them.
In this manual, safety notices are divided into “Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution” according to the hazard level.

DANGERWARNINGCAUTIONA danger notice with this symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.
A warning notice with this symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
A caution notice with this symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

This symbol indicates prohibition.
This symbol conveys mandatory action or provides an instruction.

WARNING

Liquidleakage

Installation
work

CAUTION

DisposalBe sure to follow instructions in this manual when installing,
retightening, reinstalling the fitting.
Poor installation or retightening may cause the liquid to leak or the fitting
to uncouple from tubing.
Do not retighten the fitting while tubing is in high-temperature orpressurized conditions.
Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, resulting in a spout of theliquid.
Before retightening the fitting, be sure to lower the temperature to 30 °C(86°F) or less and reduce the pressure to 0 MPaG (0 psiG).
The fitting is made of resin. Exercise great care to avoid bendingor tensile stress to the fitting when or after tightening it.
Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, resulting in liquid leakage.
Do not use the fitting beyond the working range specified in thismanual.
Doing so may cause the liquid to leak or the fitting to uncouple fromtubing.
Never use the P series Super 300 Type Pillar fitting in combination
with other fittings.
Doing so may cause the liquid to leak or the fitting to uncouple fromtubing.
When the liquid temperature is 70 °C (158 °F) or higher, protect thefitting and tubing with a cover or other suitable means.
Otherwise, a burn may result.
Exercise great care to avoid a burn during the tube flaring process.
The tube flaring process involves preheating of tubing.
Maintain good ventilation during the tube flaring process.
Preheating of tubing could generates toxic gases.
Do not dispose of the fitting with a liquid residue remaining in it.
Be sure to wash a liquid residue inside the fitting and then dispose of
the fitting as incombustible waste. Disposal of the fitting withoutwashing a liquid residue may be hazardous.
Do not incinerate fitting parts.
Incineration of fluoro-resin parts will generate toxic smoke.

After installing the fitting, keep this manual readily accessible for future reference

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Structure and Specifications of P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting

1-1 Structure• The P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting consists of a body, sleeve, union nut and gauge ring (see Fig. 1).
However, the fittings for the tubes of nominal sizes 3, 4, and W1 are not provided with a gauge ring.

Gauge Ring／ETFE
Union Nut/PFA

Body／PFA
or PTFE
Tube／PFA or PTFE

Sleeve／PFA
Super 300, P Series
For nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8

Body／PFA
or PTFE

Union Nut/PFA

Tube／PFA or PTFE

Sleeve／PFA
Super 300, P Series
For nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1

Fig. 1 - Structure of P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting

Table 1 - Tube size for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P SeriesMillimeter
size
Inch size
Inch size(Thin wall)
Remarks:

Nominal
O.D.×I.D.
Nominal
O.D.×I.D.
Nominal
O.D.×I.D.

Nominal size and actual dimensions of tubes for P Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting
4
6
8
10
12
19
25
4×3
6×4
8×6
10×8
12×10
19×15.8
25×22
W2
W3
W4
W6
W8
6.35×3.95
9.53×6.33
12.7×9.5
19×15.8
25.4×22.2
W2Y
W3Y
6.35×4.35
9.53×7.53• Body: in common use • Body: in common use with J Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fittingwith Super Type Pillar • Nut: dedicated for P Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting
Fitting• Sleeve: dedicated for P Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting• Nut: in common use
with Super Type Pillar
Fitting• Sleeve: dedicated for P
Series Super 300 Type
Pillar Fitting
3
3×2
W1
3.18×2.18

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1-2 Specifications• Applicable tube material• Max. working temperature• Max. working pressure

PTFE, PFA,
200 °C (392 °F)
0.7 MPaG (101.5 psiG)
When the liquid temperature is 60°C (140 °F) or higher, the max.
working pressure decreases by 0.032 MPaG (4.64 psiG) every 10 °C(18 °F) increase in liquid temperature. See Fig. 2 below.
-15 to +60 ºC (5 to 140 °F)• Permissible ambient
temperature

60 °C/0.7MPaG(140 °F/101.5 psiG)

200 °C/0.25 MPaG
(392 °F/36.3 psiG)

Fluid temperature (ºF)

122

212

302

392

0.8

116

0.7

101.5

0.6

87.0

0.5

72.5

Working range

0.4

58.0

0.3
0.2

43.5
29.0

0.1
0

14.5

Fluid pressure (psiG)

Fluid pressure (MPaG)

32

0
0

50

100

150

200

Fluid temperature (ºC)
Fig. 2 - Specifications of P Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting

1-3 Handling precautions• Use the Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting for liquids only.
• To cut the tube, insert or tighten the sleeve, use the insertion tool, scrap the fitting carefully read in advance Chapters 2,
3, 4, and 5.
• When using a solvent to clean the components, dry them well before use or installation.

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Cutting of Tube and Insertion of Sleeve

2-1 Cutting a tube
• The standard cut length means the length between bodies (Fig. 4) plus the additional length. However, if this value issmaller than the shortest length between bodies shown in Table 2, the sleeve cannot be inserted.
• When the tube is to be anchored at its both ends (i.e. the fittings installed on the both ends of the tube are to be fixed toa wall or the like), cut the tube to the standard cut length exactly or with a margin of approx. 1% of the length. (Tubelength = Standard cut length x 1.01)• When the tube is used in high temperature conditions, the margin should be approx. 3%. (Tube length = Standard tube
length x 1.03)• If the tube is shorter than the standard cut length, tensile force may be applied to the tube, resulting in leakage of theliquid.
• The tube should be cut vertically wherever practical.

Union nut

Tube

Union nutTube

Cut faceof tubeCut faceof tube

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8

Fig. 3 - Direction of the union nut on the tube

(Standard cut length) = (Length between fitting bodies) + (Additional length) x 2
Equation 1 - Standard cut length

Additonal
lengthLengthbetween fitting
bodiesLengthbetween fitting
bodiesAdditional
lengthAdditonal
lengthAdditional
lengthStandard cut length

Standard cut length

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1

Fig. 4 - Length between fitting bodies
Table 2 - Minimum cut length of tubes

Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
3
4
6
8
10
12
19
25
Inch size
W1
W2,W2Y
W3,W3YW4
W6
W8Minimum length
11
11
18
19
22
27
31
38
between fitting
bodiesAdditional length*
5
6.5
8
8.5
10
11.5
15.5
19
Minimum cut length
21
24
34
36
42
50
62
76
*: However, if this value is smaller than the shortest length between bodies shown in Table 2, thesleeve cannot be inserted.

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Notes:• Before inserting, pass the union nut through the tube while taking care of the orientation of theunion nut (see Fig. 3).
• Cutting the tube to a length shorter than the minimum cut length will disable the Pillar fittings to
be correctly connected to the tube.
• When the tube is to be anchored at its both ends, cut the tube to the standard cut length with amargin of approx. 1% of the length. (Tube length = Standard cut length x 1.01)• When the tube is used in high temperature conditions, the margin in cut length should be approx.
3%. (Tube length = Standard cut length x 1.03)

2-2 Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Insert the sleeve of the P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting into the tube according to Table 3.
For details on how to insert the sleeve into the tube using insertion tools, refer to Chapter 4.
Table 3 - Insertion methods and applicable tube sizes
Insertion
methodRoomtemperature
insertion

Nominal tube size
Tool type

4

6

-

8

10

-

12

19

25

W1

-

W2

W2Y

-

W3

W3Y

W4

W6

W8

§

§
§

§

§

§

P-14
P-16
P-18
P-22

§

§

P-25

JT-A4
§

Heat
insertion
Flareinsertion

§

§
§

JT-C3
§

Room
temperature
insertion(Hand-heldtype tool)

§

JT-SA
JT-SB

§
§

§

§

§

§

P-27
P-29

§
§

§

§

PT-FH
PT-H

Reference
page

3

§

§

§

§

§

§

§

§

P-33

Note: Type JT-A4 can also be used forroom temperature insertion of
10×8, 9.53×6.33, 9.53 × 7.53 mm
tube.
• Insert the sleeve to the tube by either room
temperature insertion or flare insertion
method.
• Stop inserting the sleeve into the tube
when the tube reaches the tube stop of thesleeve (see Fig. 5).
• Excessive force may deform the tube.

P-31

Tube stop

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8

Tube stop

P Series Super 300 TypeFor nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1

Fig. 5 - Completion of insertion

2-3 Cautions in inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Exercise care to prevent oil from adhering to the tube and sleeve.
• If oil is adhered to the tube or sleeve, wash it
Gap after insertion
Gap after insertion
away with a solvent and then dry the tube or
sleeve well before insertion.
• Exercise care to avoid entering dust or
foreign matters between the tube and sleeve.
• A gap could remain between the tube andthe tube stop of the sleeve when the sleeve is
P Series Super 300 TypeP Series Super 300 Typeinserted into the tube.
For nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1
In such a case, insert the sleeve into the tube For nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8
until the gap is smaller than a half of theFig. 6 - Sleeve straight section
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extent will cause no trouble.
The recommended gaps are shown in Table 4 (see Fig. 6).
Table 4 - Recommended gap after insertion

Millimeter size
Inch size
Recommended
gap after
insertion (mm)

3
W1

4
-

6
W2, W2Y

Nominal tube size
8
10
W3, W3Y

1 or less1 or less

1.2 or less

1.3 or less 1.5 or less

7

12
W4

19
W6

25
W8

2.5 or less 2.8 or less 3.5 or less

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Tightening (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)

3-1 Structure and function of gauge ring (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)• The P Series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting is provided with a gauge ring to facilitate controlling the tightening range
and limit, thereby ensuring safe and proper tightening (see Fig. 7).

At initial tightening, the boss at the end of the unionnut makes contact with the blade of the gauge ring,allowing you to find from the feel and click sound thatthe initial tightening has been completed.

Base

Base

Blade

When the tightening limit of the fitting is reached, thebase will stop rotating and restrict the rotation of theunion nut.

Blade

6 - 10W2 - W3

12 - 25
W4 - W8

Fig. 7 - Shapes of gauge rings

Note: The gauge ring is only applicable for the tubes of nominal sizes 6 to 25 and W2 to W8. For the
tubes of nominal sizes 3, 4, and W1, see Section 4.

3-2 Initial tightening (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)• Insert the tube into which the sleeve has been inserted, into the main unit and then tighten it until the boss on the unionnut makes contact with the gauge ring and pulls the blade. Crunching sound should be heard (see Fig. 8).
• The use of the dedicated spanner allows you to more efficiently tighten the union nut (see Fig. 9 and Table 5).

The bosses on the union nut make

Crunching soundTighten the union
nut

contact with the gauge ring.

Further tighten theunion nut.

Crunching soundshould be heard
Initial tightening position

Before tightening

Lightening limit position

Fig. 8 - Initial tightening

Size marking

Fig. 9 - Spanner for tightening the union nut
Table 5 - Spanner typeMillimeter size
Inch size
Spanner type
Size marking

6
W2, W2YJ-SN-6
6･W2

8
J-SN-88Nominal tube size
10
12
W3, W3YW4J-SN-10J-SN-12
10･W3
12･W4

8

19
W6
J-SN-19
19･W6

25
W8
J-SN-25
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Note: On the longer thread of the panel mount union, the gap cannot be used as a criterion fortightness. In this case, measure the clearance between the bossed leading end of the union
nut and the half nut to control tightening (see Equation 2, Fig. 10, and Table 6).

(*Gap after tightening) =×- (Thickness of panel)

Equation 2 - Dimensions in tightening the panel mount fitting
Table 6 - Substituted value “X”* Gap after tightening

Nominal tube size

(between the bossed leading end of theunion nut and the end face of the half nut)

Millimeter
Inch size
size

Panel

Longer screw
Half nut

Fig. 10 - Standard position to tighten the panel
mount fitting

Substituted value (X)Standard
Limittightening
tightening(Upper limit) (Lower limit)

6

W2, W2Y

10.0

9.0

8

-

10.2

8.9

10

W3, W3Y

10.7

9.1

12

W4

12.8

11.2

19

W6

14.5

12.5

25

W8

22.3

20.0

3-3 Installing the cap sleeve (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)••

Insert the cap sleeve into the fitting body and tighten the union nut.
Hand-tighten the union nut and then turn the nut a half turn with a wrench (see Fig. 11 and Table 7).

Hand-tighten the union nut+ a half turn with a wrench

Insert intomain body

Cap sleeveFig. 11 - Installing the cap sleeve (6 - 25, W2 - W8)

Table 7 - Tightening control for the cap sleeve (6 - 25, W2 - W8)

Cap sleeve

Nominal tube size

Type

Millimeter size

Inch size

P-CS-6A
P-CS-8A
P-CS-10A
P-CS-12A
P-CS-19A
P-CS-25A

6
8
10
12
19
25

W2, W2Y
W3, W3Y
W4
W6
W8

Tightening control
method for cap
sleeveHnad-tightening+ 1/2 turnNote: When the cap sleeve is tightened, the boss at the end of the union nut will not make contact
with the blade of the gauge ring (no crunching sound will be heard).

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Removing and reinstallation (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)• To remove the installed fitting, loosen the union nut and then separate it from the main body. Manually hold the tube
and the main body, circularly move the tube, and then separate the sleeve from the main body.
• When reusing the removed fitting, do not disconnect the sleeve from the tube when removing the fitting.
• To install the removed fitting, insert the sleeve into the main body and then tighten until the gauge ring clicks again.
Even if the gauge ring clicks (in the position where the boss at the end of the union nut makes contact with the blade),further hand-tighten the unit nut so far as hand tightening is possible.
Trace of circular motions of tube: Start
with small circular motions and thengradually make circular motions larger.

State in whichtightening isState in which the union nut
is loosened and thenseparated from the main bodyState in which the sleeve is being
separated from the main body bycircularly moving the tube

State in whichremoval is complete

Fig. 12 - How to remove P series Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting (6 - 25, W2 - W8)

Notes:• In removing the fitting, circularly move the tube like first drawing small circles and then graduallydrawing larger circles (see Fig. 12).
If you greatly twist the tube to left or right or if you circularly moves the tube like suddenly
drawing large circles, then the sleeve may remain on the main body, hindering you fromretightening the tube.
• In reinstalling, do not damage the removed parts.

• Removal and reusing are acceptable up to 10 times. If this number of reusing times is exceeded,

replace the fitting. If the tightening limit is reached regardless of the number of reusing times, replace
the fitting immediately.

3-5 Measures against liquid leakage (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)• If the union nut needs to be retightened due to liquid leakage from the fitting, lower the temperature of the liquid to
30 °C (86 °F) or less and reduce the pressure to 0 MPaG (0 psiG); then retighten the union nut by turning it one
quarter-turn with a wrench. After retightening the union nut, check to be sure that the liquid no longer leaks from thefitting.
• Note that, once liquid leakage occurs, the liquid may remain in the nut, resulting in the liquid exuding from the fitting
for a while even after retightening the union nut.

Safety Notices

CAUTION

The fitting is made of resin. Exercise great care to avoid bending or tensilestress to the fitting when or after tightening it.
Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, causing the liquid to leak or the fitting
to uncouple from tubing.
Do not retighten the fitting while tubing is in high-temperature orpressurized conditions.
Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, resulting in a spout of the liquid.
Before retightening the fitting, be sure to lower the temperature to 30 °C (86 °F) or
less and reduce the pressure to 0 MPaG (0 psiG).
Be sure to follow instructions in this manual when installing, retightening,
reinstalling the fitting.
Poor installation or retightening may cause the liquid to leak or the fitting to
uncouple from tubing.

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Tightening (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)

4-1 Cautions in tightening the union nut (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)• The gap between the union nut and the fitting body serves as a criterion for proper tightening of the union nut. (Gapspecified for tightening control)• The gap specified for tightening control has the upper and lower limits. Even if fittings have the same nominal size,
they are classified into the A-type and the B-type according to their shapes.
1) Upper limit:

Represents the max. gap needed for the fitting to work well.

2) Lower limit:

Represents the min. gap. When the gap is smaller than the lower limit, the fitting (with its union nut
and sleeve) needs to be replaced.

3) Type A:

Applies to injection-molded fittings of straight type and machined PTFE fittings (see Fig. 13).

4) Type B:

Applies to injection-molded fittings of elbow and Tee type (see Fig. 13).

A

B

A typeB typeFig. 13 - Gaps as criterion for tightness check (3, 4, W1)

Table 8 - Fittings controlled with the B-type side of the gap gauge

Fitting shape
Elbow
P-UE-3B
P-UE-4B
P-RUE 4-3B

Tee
P-UT-3B
P-UT-4B
Fitting only (Note 1)
P-RUT 4-3-4B
P-RUT 3-4-3B
P-ME 3-1B
P-MBT 3-1B
Combination of fitting and
P-ME 3-2B
P-MBT 3-2B
taper thread (Note 1, 2)
P-ME 4-1B
P-MBT 4-1B
P-ME 4-2B
P-MBT 4-2B
Note 1: This is applicable even if “3” is changed to “W1” in the above table.
Note 2: This is applicable even if “1” or “2” representing the taper thread size ischanged to “N1” or “N2”, respectively.
Note: To check the gap, use gap gauges (feeler gauges) as shown in Section 4-2.

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4-2 Checking the tightness of the union nut (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)• To check the tightness of the union nut, use gap gauges shown in Table 9. Using the gray part of gap gauges permits
you to check the gap for upper limit. The red part of gap gauges is for checking the gap for lower limit. Determine
whether or not a gap gauge can be inserted in the gap, as shown in Fig. 14.
(1) Checking the gap for upper limit:
As shown in Fig. 14, try to insert the gray part of the gap gauge in the gap between the fitting body and the unionnut to make sure the gray part cannot be inserted. If the gray part can be inserted, tighten the union nut until
the gauge cannot be inserted in the gap.
(2) Checking the gap for lower limit:
Try to insert the red part of the gap gauge in the same manner to make sure the red part can be inserted. If the redpart cannot be inserted in the gap, the fitting has already exceeded its service life. Replace the fitting immediately.

Gray part for checking
the gap for upper limit

B

A

B

A

A typeGauge typeMarking
Red part for checking
the gap for lower limit

B typeFig. 14 - How to use gap gauge (3, 4, W1)

Table 9 - Gap gauge type (3, 4, W1)

Gap gauge type
SSG-3(W1)
SSG-4

Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
Inch size
3
W1
4-

Notes:• Gap gauges are not supplied. They are available from Nippon Pillar Packing.
• The gap gages (for nominal tube size: 3, 4, and W1) are the same as those for the Super Type
Pillar Fittings.

4-3 Initial tightening (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)• Insert the tube with the inserted sleeve into the body of the fitting and then always tighten the union nut until the gap
between the union nut and the body becomes smaller than the upper limit.
Notes:• It is recommended that you retighten the union nut 24 hours or more after initial tightening. Thisis because a decrease in tightening torque due to a creep mostly occurs within 24 hours. If thefitting is exposed to thermal cycles, it is also recommended that you retighten the union nut in acold state after one thermal cycle is completed.
•

On the longer thread of the panel mount union, the gap cannot be used as a criterion fortightness. In this case, tighten the union nut firmly by hand. For a special size tube where the gap
cannot be used as a criterion for tightness, tighten the union nut in the same manner.
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4-4 Installing the cap sleeve (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)• Insert the cap sleeve into the fitting body and hand-tighten the union nut until it no longer turns (see Fig. 15 and Table
10).

Insert into thefitting body

Cap sleeve

Hand-tighten theunion nut

Fig. 15 - Installing the cap sleeve (3, 4, W1)
Table 10 – Tightening control method for the cap sleeve (3, 4, W1)
Nominal tube size
Tightening control
Cap sleeve type
method for cap sleeve
Millimeter size
Inch size

P-CS-3A

3

W1

P-CS-4A

4-Hand-tighten theunion nut

Caution:• Be sure to install the cap sleeve according to the above instructions. Using a gap gage when
installing the cap sleeve could result in loose installation or over tightening, causing damage orleakage.
Note:• The cap sleeves P-CS-3A and P-CS-4A are the same as the cap sleeve CS-3A and CS-4A for theSuper Type Pillar Fittings.

4-5 Removing and reinstallation (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)• Loosen the union nut to remove the fitting.
• When removing the fitting and reinstalling it, do not uncouple the sleeve from the tube. Handle the tube and the sleeveas an unit.
• When reinstall the fitting, tighten the union nut until the gap between the union nut and the fitting body reaches
the upper limit, and furthermore, turn the union nut a half-turn.
• The fitting resists ten times of reinstallation. If the gap between the union nut and the fitting body becomes smaller
than the lower limit, however, the fitting needs to be replaced even though it has not yet been reinstalled ten times.
Caution:• Do not damage the tube/sleeve and sealing surfaces of the fitting body when reinstalling thefitting. Doing so may result in liquid leakage from the fitting.

4-6 Measures against liquid leakage• If the union nut needs to be retightened due to liquid leakage from the fitting, lower the temperature of the liquid to 30 °C(86 °F) or less and reduce the pressure to 0 MPaG (0 psiG); then retighten the union nut by turning it one quarter-turnwith a wrench. After retightening the union nut, check to be sure that the liquid no longer leaks from the fitting.
• Note that, once liquid leakage occurs, the liquid may remain in the nut, resulting in the liquid exuding from the fitting
for a while even after retightening the union nut.

Safety Notices
The fitting is made of resin. Exercise great care to avoid bending or tensile stress to thefitting when or after tightening it.
Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, causing the liquid to leak or the fitting to uncouple
from tubing.
Do not retighten the fitting while tubing is in high-temperature or pressurized conditions.
CAUTION Doing so may deform or damage the fitting, resulting in a spout of the liquid.
Before retightening the fitting, be sure to lower the temperature to 30 °C (86 °F) or less andreduce the pressure to 0 MPaG (0 psiG).
Be sure to follow instructions in this manual when installing, retightening, reinstalling the fitting.
Poor installation or retightening may cause the liquid to leak or the fitting to uncouple fromtubing.

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5

How to Use Insertion Tools

5-1 Using room temperature insertion tool JT-A4 (Nominal tube size: 10 - 25, W3 - W8)
Tube holder

Dia.
Expansion ring

Sleeve holder

SleeveBeforediameter
expansion
Clamp

Locking
handleHook
Clamp lever

Insertion unit
Position to locksleeve holder

Afterdiameter
expansion

SleeveholderFig. 17 - Setting the sleeve

Lever

Fig. 16 - Parts designation of JT-A4

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-A4 the sleeve holder and thenthe sleeve as shown in Fig. 17 for the state before thediameter has been expanded.
• After setting the sleeve, push the diameter expansion ring
into the sleeve until it clicks in place (see Fig. 17 for thestate after the diameter has been expanded and Table 12
for applicable parts).
2. Clamping the tube
• Loosen insertion unit locking handle and lock the insertion
unit at its shortest locking length (see Fig. 18 and Table
11).
• Fit the tube holder onto the tube having the union nut in place.
• Lock the tube with the clamp at the shortest locking length forthe tube, which is shown in Table 11 (see Fig. 18 and Table
11).
Table 11 - Shortest locking length (10 - 25, W3 - W8)
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
10
12
19
25
W3, W3YW4W6W8Inch size
Shortest length for
25
30
35
41
locking the tube
Shortest length for
79
95
locking theinsertion unit

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube
• Turn the lever counterclockwise to insert the sleeve into thetube (see Fig. 19).
• Stop turning the grip when the tube end reaches the tube stopof the sleeve (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• Turn the lever clockwise as viewed from you. The sleeveholder will move back and the diameter expansion ring will be
unlocked. Now the inserted tube sleeve can be removed fromthe sleeve holder (see Fig. 20).

Shortest locking length for tube

TubeholderSleeve holder

Tube
Nut

Shortest locking length for insertion unit
Fig. 18 - Shortest locking length

Inserting the sleeveFig. 19 – Inserting the sleeve

After completing sleeve insertion

Fig. 20 – Completely inserted sleeve

Caution:• Stop turning the lever when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise, damage
to the tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

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4. How to insert sleeves into a short tube
If the required tube length is too short to insert sleeves into it in the manner described above, proceed as follows.
• Insert the sleeve into one end of the tube as described above steps 1 to 3 (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• Open the clamp and remove the tube.
• After inserting the sleeve into one end of the tube, cut the tube using Table 2 for reference before inserting theother end.
• Loosen the insertion unit locking handle, position the insertion unit so as to allow the arrangement shown in
Fig. 21, and then retighten the locking handle to secure the unit (refer to Table 12 for applicable parts).
• Put the union nuts on the tube, set the inserted sleeve in sleeve holder for short tube, and then fix the sleeveholder to the clamp.
• Insert the other end as described in 1 to 3 (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).

Unit nut (be careful ofomission and orientation)

Clamp

Sleeve holder

Sleeve holder
for short tube

SleeveDiameter
expansion ring

Inserted sleeveFig. 21 - Parts arrangement (10 - 25, W3 - W8)
Table 12 - Parts for JT-A4 (10 - 25, W3 - W8)
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
10
12
19 (W6)25
Sleeve holder
P-SHP-AK10
P-SHP-AK12 P-SHP-AK19(W6) P-SHP-AK25(W8)Diameter expansion ring
P-KR-A10
P-KR-A12
P-KR-A19(W6)
P-KR-A25(W8)Tube holder
J-TH-A10
J-TH-A12
J-TH-A19
Not required
Sleeve holder for short tube
P-SH-A10S2
P-SH-A12S2
P-SH-A19(W6)S2 P-SH-A25(W8)S2

Inch size
Sleeve holder
Diameter expansion ring
Tube holder
Sleeve holder for short tube

Nominal tube size
W3
W3Y
W4
P-SHP-AKW3
P-SHP-AKW3Y
P-SHP-AKW4
P-KR-AW3
P-KR-AW3Y
P-KR-AW4
J-TH-AW3
J-TH-AW4
P-SH-AW3S2
P-SH-AW3YS2
P-SH-AW4S2W8P-SHP-AK25(W8)P-KR-A25(W8)Not required
P-SH-A25S2

Notes:• The P-SHP-AK** sleeve holder is provided with a diameter expansion ring at its end. If thediameter expansion ring becomes less secured, place an order for the diameter expansion ringonly.
• Insertion tool JT-A4 is an improvement of JT-A3.
• The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 22).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 22 - Sleeve holder

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5-2 Using room temperature insertion tool JT-C3 (Nominal tube size: 6, 8, W2, W2Y, W3Y)
Tube holder

Dia. expansion ring

Sleeve holder

SleeveBeforediameter
expansion

Clamp
Insertion unit

InsertSleeveholderBase plate
After
diameter
expansion
Knob

Fig. 24 - Setting the sleeve

Position to locksleeve holder

Lever
Shortest locking length for tube

Fig. 23 - Parts designation of JT-C3

SleeveholderTube

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-C3 the sleeve holder and thenthe sleeve as shown in Fig. 24 for the state before thediameter has been expanded.
• After the sleeve has been set, push the diameter expansion
ring toward the sleeve until it clicks (see Fig. 24 for thestate after the diameter has been expanded and Table 14 forthe applicable parts).

Nut

Shortest locking length for tube holder

2. Clamping the tube
• Select a suitable tube holder according to Table 14 and fix it to the
JT-C3.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder and thenlock the tube holder at its shortest locking length.
• Open the clamp and install the tube with union nut passing throughit in the tube holder so that the minimum tube length as shown in
Table 13 is ensured (see Fig. 25).

Fig. 25 - Shortest locking length

Inserting the sleeve

Table 13 - Shortest locking length for tube (6, 8, W2, W2Y, W3Y)

Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
Inch size
Shortest locking
length for tube
Shortest locking
length for tube
holderFig. 26 - Inserting the sleeve

6
W2, W2Y

8
-

W3Y

20

23

25

After completing sleeve insertion

68

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube
• Grip the lever, and the sleeve will be inserted into the tube (see Fig.
26).
• When the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve, release thelevers (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• When the lever is released, the sleeve holder will move back andthe diameter expansion ring will be unlocked. Now the inserted
tube sleeve can be removed from the sleeve holder (see Fig. 27).

Fig. 27 - Completely inserted sleeve

Caution:• Releasing the lever when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise, damage tothe tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

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4. How to insert sleeves into a short tube
If the required tube length is too short to insert sleeves into it in the manner described above, proceed as follows.
• Insert the sleeve into one end of the tube as described above steps 1 to 3.
• Open the clamp and remove the tube.
• After inserting the sleeve into one end of the tube, cut the tube using Table 2 for reference before inserting theother end.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder, position the tube holder so as to allow thearrangement shown in Fig. 28, and then retighten the knob to secure the unit.
• Put the union nuts on the tube, set the inserted sleeve in sleeve holder for short tube, and then fix the sleeveholder to the φ 6 portion of the tube holder (see Fig. 28 and refer to Table 14 for applicable parts).
• Insert the other end as described in 1 to 3 (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).

Tube holder

Dia.expansion
ring

Sleeve holder for
short tube

SleeveInserted sleeve

Sleeve holderTubeholder side

Insertion unit side
Fig. 28 - Parts arrangement (6, 8, W2, W2Y, W3Y)
Table 14 - Parts for JT-C3 (6, 8, W2, W2Y, W3Y)

Nominal size of tube
6
8
W2
W2Y
W3Y
P-SHPP-SHP-CK8
P-SHPP-SHP-CKW2Y P-SHP-ＡKW3Y
Sleeve holder
CK6(W2)
CK6(W2)
Dia. Expansion ring
P-KR-C6(W2)
P-KR-C8
P-KR-C6(W2)
P-KR-CW2Y
P-KR-ＡW3Y
Tube holder
J-TH-C2
J-TH-C3
Sleeve holder for short P-SH-C6(W2)S2
P-SH-C8S2
P-SH-C6(W2)S2 P-SH-CW2YS2 P-SH-CW3YS2
tube

Notes:•The P-SHP-CK** sleeve holder is provided with a diameter expansion ring at its end. If the diameter
expansion ring becomes less secured, place an order for the diameter expansion ring only.

• Insertion tool JT-C3 is an improvement of JT-C2.
•

The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 29).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 29 - Sleeve holder

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5. Replacing the Base Plate
If the base plate for the J-BP-C (standard type) is too long, it may
be replaced with the J-BP-CS (short type) (see Fig. 30 and Fig.
31).
• Remove the clamp by turning the knob located below theclamp.
• Remove the set bolt located below the insertion unit and thenreplace the base plate.
• Put the clamp back in place. Now the procedure has been
completed.
Caution:•No short pipe can be worked with the J-BP-CS (short type).
To use a short pipe, replace the J-BP-CS with the J-BP-C(standard type).

Clamp

Knob
Set bolt
Fig. 30 – Names of base plates

J-BP-C(Standard type)J-BP-CS(Short type)Fig. 31 – Names of parts in replacing thebase plate

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5-3 Using room temperature insertion tool JT-C3 (Nominal tube size: 10,W3)
Tube holder

Dia. expansion ring

Sleeve holder

SleeveBeforediameter
expansion

Clamp
Insertion unit

InsertSleeveholderBase plate
After
diameter
expansion
Knob

Fig. 33 - Setting the sleeve

Position to locksleeve holder

Lever
Shortest locking length for tube

Fig.32 - Parts designation of JT-C3

SleeveholderTube

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-C3 the sleeve holder and thenthe sleeve as shown in Fig. 33 for the state before thediameter has been expanded.
• After the sleeve has been set, push the diameter expansion
ring toward the sleeve until it clicks (see Fig. 33 for thestate after the diameter has been expanded and Table 15 forthe applicable parts).

Nut

Shortest locking length for tube holder
Fig. 34 - Shortest locking length

2. Clamping the tube

• Select a suitable tube holder according to Table 15 and fix it to the
JT-C3.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder and thenlock the tube holder at its shortest locking length.
• Open the clamp and install the tube with union nut passing throughit in the tube holder so that the minimum tube length as shown in
Table 16 is ensured (see Fig. 34).

Inserting the sleeve

Table 15 - Shortest locking length for tube 10,W3)

Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
Inch size
Shortest locking
length for tube
Shortest locking
length for tube
holderFig. 35 - Inserting the sleeve

10
W3
25

After completing sleeve insertion

68

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Grip the lever, and the sleeve will be inserted into the tube (Fig.
35).
• When the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve, release thelevers (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• When the lever is released, the sleeve holder will move back andthe diameter expansion ring will be unlocked. Now the inserted
tube sleeve can be removed from the sleeve holder (see Fig. 36).

Fig. 36 - Completely inserted sleeve

Caution:• Releasing the lever when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise, damage tothe tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

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4. How to insert sleeves into a short tube
If the required tube length is too short to insert sleeves into it in the manner described above, proceed as follows.
• Insert the sleeve into one end of the tube as described above steps 1 to 3.
• Open the clamp and remove the tube.
• After inserting the sleeve into one end of the tube, cut the tube using Table 2 for reference before inserting theother end.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder, position the tube holder so as to allow thearrangement shown in Fig. 37, and then retighten the knob to secure the unit.
• Put the union nuts on the tube, set the inserted sleeve in sleeve holder for short tube, and then fix the sleeveholder to the φ 6 portion of the tube holder (see Fig. 37 and refer to Table16 for applicable parts).
• Insert the other end as described in 1 to 3 (see Fig. 5 and Fig.6).

Tube holder

Dia.expansion
ring

Sleeve holder for
short tube

SleeveInserted sleeve

Sleeve holderTubeholder side

Insertion unit side
Fig. 37 - Parts arrangement (10,W3)
Table 16 - Parts for JT-C3 (10,W3)

Nominal size of tube
Sleeve holder
Dia. Expansion ring
Tube holder
Sleeve holder for
short tube

10
P-SHP-AK10
P-KR-A10

W3
P-SHP-AKW3
P-KR-AW3
J-TH-C

J-TH-SB10

J-TH-SBW3

P-SH-C10S2

P-SH-CW3S2

Notes:• The P-SHP-CK** sleeve holder is provided with a diameter expansion ring at its end. If the diameter
expansion ring becomes less secured, place an order for the diameter expansion ring only.

• Insertion tool JT-C3 is an improvement of JT-C2.
•

The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 39).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 39 - Sleeve holder

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5. Replacing the Base Plate
If the base plate for the J-BP-C (standard type) is too long, it may
be replaced with the J-BP-CS (short type) (see Fig.40 and Fig.
41).
• Remove the clamp by turning the knob located below theclamp.
• Remove the set bolt located below the insertion unit and thenreplaced the base plate.
• Put the clamp back in place. Now the procedure has been
completed.
Caution:• No short pipe can be worked with the J-BP-CS (short type).
To use a short pipe, replace the J-BP-CS with the J-BP-C(standard type).

Clamp

Knob
Set bolt
Fig. 40– Names of base plates

J-BP-C(Standard type)J-BP-CS(Short type)Fig. 41 – Names of parts in replacing thebase plate

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5-4

Using room temperature insertion tool JT-C3 (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)
Tube holder

Flare part

Sleeve holder

SleeveClamp

Flare partBase Plate

SleeveholderKnob

Beforesetting theflare parts

Insertion unit

Position to locksleeve holder

After setting
the flare
parts

SleeveholderFig. 43 - Setting the sleeve

Lever
Shortest locking length for tube

Fig. 42 - Parts designation of JT-C3

Tube

Sleeveholder

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-C3 the sleeve holder and then thesleeve as shown in Fig. 43 for the state before the falre parthas been set.
• After fitting the sleeve, lock the flare part at the leading endof the sleeve holder (see Fig. 43for the state after the flarepart has been set and Table 18 for the applicable parts).

Nut

2. Clamping the tube

• Select a suitable tube holder according to Table 18 and fix it to
the JT-C3.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder andthen lock the tube holder at its shortest locking length.
• Open the clamp and install the tube with union nut passing
through it in the tube holder so that the minimum tube length asshown in Table 17 is ensured (see Fig. 44).

Shortest locking length for tube holder
Fig. 44 - Shortest locking length
Table 17 - Shortest locking length for tube
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
3
4Inch size
W1
Shortest locking length
11
12
for tube
Shortest locking length
58
for tube holder

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Squeeze the lever to expand the diameter of
the tube end with the flare part. Repeat thisstep several times (see Fig. 45).
• After the diameter has been expanded,remove the flare part.

Completion of diameter expansion
During diameter expansion
Notes:
Fig. 45 - Expansion of tube diameter• If the flare part is moved forward after
the diameter has been expanded, the tube may be buckled.
Upon the completion of diameter expansion, stop moving
forward the flare part.
• If the flare part is difficult to remove, turn it. This will allow
you to remove the flare part easily.

4. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Grip the lever, and the sleeve will be inserted into the tube (see Fig.
46).
• When the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve, release thelever (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• When you release the lever, the sleeve holder will move backallowing you to remove the inserted tube sleeve.

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Caution:• Releasing the lever when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise, damage tothe tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

5. How to insert sleeves into a short tube
If the required tube length is too short to insert sleeves into it in the manner described above, proceed as follows.
• Insert the sleeve into one end of the tube as described above steps 1 to 4.
• Open the clamp and remove the tube.
• After inserting the sleeve into one end of the tube, cut the tube using Table 2 for reference before inserting theother end.
• Loosen the knob located at the bottom of the tube holder, position the tube holder so as to allow thearrangement shown in Fig. 47, and then retighten the locking knob to secure the unit.
• Put the union nuts on the tube, set the inserted sleeve in sleeve holder for short tube, and then fix the sleeveholder to the φ 6 portion of the tube holder (see Fig. 47 and refer to Table 18 for applicable parts).
• Insert the other end as described in 1 to 4 (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).

Tube holder
Sleeve holder

Flare partPress-fitted sleeve
SleeveSleeve holder
Press-fitting
unit sideTubeholder side
Fig. 47 - Parts arrangement (3, 4, W1)

Table 18 - Parts for JT-C3 (3, 4, W1)

Sleeve holder
Tube holder

3
P-SH-CK3

Nominal tube size
4
P-SH-CK4
J-TH-C1

W1
P-SH-CKW1

Notes:• The P-SH-CK** sleeve holder is provided with a flare part ring at its end.
•

Insertion tool JT-C3 is an improvement of JT-C2.

• The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 48).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 48 - Sleeve holder

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5. Replacing the Base Plate
If the base plate for the J-BP-C (standard type) is too long, it may
be replaced with the J-BP-CS (short type) (see Fig. 49 and Fig.
50).
• Remove the clamp by turning the knob located below theclamp.
• Remove the set bolt located below the insertion unit and thenreplaced the base plate.
• Put the clamp back in place. Now the procedure has been
completed.
Caution:• No short pipe can be worked with the J-BP-CS (short type).
To use a short pipe, replace the J-BP-CS with the J-BP-C(standard type).

Clamp

Knob
Set bolt
Fig. 49 – Names of base plates

J-BP-C(Standard type)J-BP-CS(Short type)Fig. 50 – Names of parts in replacing thebase plate

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5-5 Using hand-held type room temperature insertion tool JT-SA (Nominal tube size: 19, 25,
W6, W8)Tube holder

Sleeve holder
Dia. Expansion
ring

Dia. Extension
ring
Clamp

SleeveBeforediameter
expansion

SleeveholderInsert

Hook
Grip
Lever

SleeveholderAfter
diameter
expansion

Position to lockthe sleeve holder

Fig. 52 - Setting the sleeveFig. 51- Parts designation of JT-SA

Tube locking length
Sleeve holder

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-SA the sleeve holder and thenthe sleeve as shown in Fig. 52 for the state before thediameter has been expanded.
• After the sleeve has been set, push the diameter
expansion ring toward the sleeve until it clicks (see Fig.
52 for the state after the diameter has been expanded andTable 20 for the applicable parts).

Tube
Fig. 53 - Tube locking length

2. Clamping the tube

• Fit the tube holder onto the tube having the union nut inplace.
• Lock the tube with the clamp at the shortest locking length
shown in Table 19 or more (see Fig. 53).
Table 19 - Tube locking length
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
19
25
W6
W8
Inch size
Tube locking length35
41

Inserting the sleeveFig. 54 - Inserting the sleeve

After completing sleeve insertion

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Turn the grip clockwise to insert the sleeve into the tube
(see Fig. 54).
• Stop turning the grip when the tube end reaches the tube
stop of the sleeve (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• Turning the grip counterclockwise will move the sleeveholder backward and unlock the diameter expansion ring.
Now the inserted tube sleeve can be removed from thesleeve holder (see Fig. 55).

Fig. 55- Completely inserted sleeve

Caution:• Stop turning the grip clockwise when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve.
Otherwise, damage to the tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

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Table 20 - Parts for JT-SA

Millimeter size
Inch size
Sleeve holder
Dia. Expansion ring
Tube holder

Nominal tube size
19
25
W6
W8
P-SHP-SAK19(W6) P-SHP-SAK25(W8)P-KR-A19(W6)
P-KR-A25
J-TH-A19－

Notes:• The P-SHP-SAK** sleeve holder is provided with a diameter expansion ring at its end. If the diameter
expansion ring becomes less secured, place an order for the diameter expansion ring only.

••

Insertion tool JT-SA is an improvement of ST-SA for Super Type Pillar Fittings and can be used toinsert “P series” Super 300 Type Pillar Fittings. If the sleeve holder is modified as shown in Table 20,
ST-SA can still be applied for Super Type Pillar Fittings.
The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 56).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 56 - Sleeve holder

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5-6 Using hand-held type room temperature insertion tool JT-SB (Nominal tube size: 6 - 12, W2 W4)Dia. expansion
ring

Sleeve holder

Tube holder

Beforediameter
expansion

Dia.expansion
ring
SleeveholderSleeveholderInsert

Clamp

After
diameter
expansion

Grip
Hook
Lever

SleevePosition to lockthe sleeve holder

Fig. 58 - Setting the sleeve
Tube locking length

Fig. 57 - Parts designation of JT-SB

Tubeholder

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-SB the sleeve holder and thenthe sleeve as shown in Fig. 58 for the state before thediameter has been expanded.
• After the sleeve has been set, push the diameter
expansion ring toward the sleeve until it clicks (see Fig.
58 for the state after the diameter has been expanded andTable 22 for the applicable parts).

Tube

SleeveholderFig. 59 - Tube locking length

2. Clamping the tube

• Fit the tube holder onto the tube having the union nut inplace.
• Lock the tube with the clamp at the shortest locking length
shown in Table 21 or more (Fig. 59).

Table 21 - Tube locking length
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
6
8
10
Inch size
W2, W2Y
W3, W3Y
Tube locking length
20
23
25

Inserting the sleeve

12
W4

30

Fig. 60- Inserting the sleeve

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Turn the grip clockwise to insert the sleeve into the tube (seeFig. 60).
• Stop turning the grip when the tube end reaches the tube stopof the sleeve (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
• Turning the grip counterclockwise will move the sleeveholder backward and unlock the diameter expansion ring.
Now the inserted tube sleeve can be removed from the sleeveholder (Fig. 61).

After completing sleeve insertion

Fig. 61 - Completely inserted sleeve
Caution:• Stop turning the grip clockwise when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise,
damage to the tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.

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Millimeter size
Sleeve holder
Dia. expansion ring
Tube holder

Table 22 - Parts for JT-SB (6 - 12, W2 - W4)
Nominal tube size
6
8
10
P-SHP-SBK6(W2)
P-KR-C6(W2)
J-TH-SB6

P-SHP-SBK8
P-KR-C8J-TH-SB8

12P-SHP-SBK10
P-KR-A10
J-TH-SB10

Nominal tube size
W2
W2Y
W3
W3Y
Sleeve holder
P-SHP-SBK6(W2) P-SHP-SBKW2Y P-SHP-SBKW3 P-SHP-SBKW3Y
Dia. expansion ring P-KR-C6(W2)
P-KR-CW2Y
P-KR-AW3
P-KR-AW3Y
Tube holder
J-TH-SBW2
J-TH-SBW3
Inch size

P-SHP-SBK12
P-KR-A12
J-TH-SB12W4
P-SHP-SBKW4
P-KR-AW4
J-TH-SBW4

Notes:• The P-SHP-SBK** sleeve holder is provided with a diameter expansion ring at its end. If thediameter expansion ring becomes less secured, place an order for the diameter expansion ring
only.
•

Insertion tool JT-SB is an improvement of ST-SB for Super Type Pillar Fittings and can be used toinsert “P series” Super 300 Type Pillar Fittings. If the sleeve holder is modified as shown in
Table 22, ST-SB can still be applied for Super Type Pillar Fittings.

• The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig. 62).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 62 - Sleeve holder

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5-7 Using hand-held type room temperature insertion tool JT-SB (Nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)
Flare part
Tube holder

SleeveSleeve holder
Beforefitting theflare part

Flare part
SleeveholderSleeveholderAfter fitting
the flare part

Clamp
Grip

Hook

Fig. 64 - Setting the sleeve
Position to lockthe sleeve holder

Lever

Tube locking length
Fig. 63 - Parts for JT-SB

Sleeveholder

1. Setting the sleeve• Install to insertion tool JT-SB the sleeve holder and then thesleeve as shown in Fig. 64 for the state before the diameterhas been expanded.
• After the sleeve has been set in place, lock the flare part at theend of the sleeve holder (see Fig. 64 for the state after fitting
the flare part; and Table 24 for the applicable parts).

Tube
Fig. 65 - Tube locking length

2. Clamping the tube

• Select a suitable tube holder according to Table 24 and fix it to
the JT-SB.
• Open the clamp and lock the tube having the union nut in place
to the tube holder at the shortest locking length shown in Table
23 or more (Fig. 65).

Table 23 - Tube locking length
Nominal tube size
Millimeter size
3
4Inch size

W1-

Tube locking length

1112

3. Expanding the tube diameter• Turn the grip clockwise to advance thescrew and expand the tube end with theflare part. Repeat this step several times(Fig. 66).
• After the diameter has been expanded,remove the flare part.

Completion of diameter expansion
During diameter expansion
Notes:• If the flare part is moved forward afterFig. 66 - Expanding the tube diameterthe diameter has been expanded, thetube may be buckled. Upon the completion of diameter expansion, stop moving forward the flarepart.
• If the flare part is difficult to remove, turn it. This will allow you to remove the flare part easily.

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Turn the grip clockwise to insert the sleeve into the tube (see Fig.
67).
• Stop turning the grip when the tube end reaches the tube stop of thesleeve (see Fig. 5. and Fig. 6).
• Turning the grip counterclockwise will move the sleeve holder
backward, allowing you to remove the inserted tube sleeve easily.
Inserting the sleeveFig. 67 - Inserting the sleeve

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Caution:• Stop turning the grip clockwise when the tube end reaches the tube stop of the sleeve. Otherwise,
damage to the tube, sleeve and/or sleeve holder may result.
Table 24- Parts for JT-SB (3, 4, W1)

Sleeve holder
Tube holder

3
P-SH-SBK3
J-TH-SB3

Nominal tube size
4
P-SH-SBK4
J-TH-SB4

W1
P-SH-SBKW1
J-TH-SBW1

Notes:• The P-SH-SBK** sleeve holder is provided with a flare part ring at its end.
•

Insertion tool JT-SB is an improvement of ST-SB for Super Type Pillar Fittings and can be used toinsert “P series” Super 300 Type Pillar Fittings. If the sleeve holder is modified as shown in Table
24, ST-SB can still be applied for Super Type Pillar Fittings.

•

The sleeve holder for Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting P
Series has dual grooves on its flange (see Fig.68).

Grooves for
identification

Fig. 68 - Sleeve holder

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5-8 Using heat insertion tools PT-FH and PT-H (Nominal tube size: 6 - 25, W2 - W8)•

Devices required for heat insertion include an appropriate base (or grip), sleeve holder, flaring tool and a heat gun.
(The sleeve holder and flaring tool for the S-300 have their flanges grooved.)
Base
Flaring
tool

Grip
SleeveHeatgun
Flaring
tool

SleeveholderFig. 70 - Preparation for flaring

SleeveholderFig. 69 - Parts used for heating and inserting

1. Preheating the tube

• Using a heat gun, preheat the tube end
portion of approx. 15 mm in length as evenly
as possible while rotating it (see Fig. 71).
(As a guideline, preheat the tube end portionfor 10 to 15 seconds when the outlet
temperature of hot air is set to approx.
450 °C (842 °F). Pay attention not to melt
the tube.)Contact
end

Fig. 71- Preheating the tube

Fig. 72 - Flaring the tube end

2. Flaring the tube end• Immediately after preheating, insert theheated tube into the flaring tool until it stops
at the base as shown in Fig. 72, and hold thetube for approx. 10 seconds to cool it down.

*

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Remove the tube from the flaring tool, andinsert the tube onto the sleeve as shown in
Fig. 73.

Fig. 73 - Inserting the sleeveFig. 74 - Heating the tube
after insertion

4. Heating the tube after insertion• Remove the tube from the sleeve holder and, using a heat gun, heat the portion marked with an asterisk (*) in
Fig. 74, in order to ensure close contact of the tube with the sleeve.

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Millimeter size
Sleeve holder
Flaring tool
Base
(Grip)Heat gun

Inch size
Sleeve holder
Flaring tool
Base
Grip
Heat gunTable 25 - Parts for heat insertion tool (6 - 25, W2 - W8)
Nominal tube size
6
8
10
12
19
25
P-SH-H6(W2) P-SH-H8 P-SH-H10 P-SH-H12 P-SH-H19(W6) P-SH-H25(W8)P-FH-6P-FH-8P-FH-10P-FH-12P-FH-19(W6)
P-FH-25(W8)
SB-H(SG-H)
JH-H
Nominal tube size
W2
W2Y
W3
W3Y
W4
W8
P-SH-H6(W2) P-SH-HW2Y P-SH-HW3 P-SH-HW3Y P-SH-HW4 P-SH-H25(W8)P-FH-W2
P-FH-W2Y
P-FH-W3
P-FH-W3Y
P-FH-W4
P-FH-25(W8)
SB-H(SG-H)
JH-H

Safety Notices
CAUTION

Exercise great care to avoid a burn during the tube flaring process.
The tube flaring process involves preheating of tubing.
Maintain good ventilation during the tube flaring process.
Preheating of tubing could generates toxic gases.

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5-9 Using flare insertion tools PT-FH and PT-H (nominal tube size: 3, 4, W1)•

Flaring the tube requires the base (or grip), sleeve holder, flaring tool, and tube holder (the sleeve holder and flare tool
for the Super 300 Type Pillar Fitting have their flanges grooved).
Note: No heat gun is used to flare tubes of nominal sizes 3, 4, and W1.

Base

SleeveGrip

Flaring
tool

Flaring
tool
Tube holder
J-TH-C1

SleeveholderFig. 76 - Preparation for flaring

SleeveholderFig. 75 - Parts used for flaring

1. Clamping the tube

• Lock the tube to the tube holder referring to the dimension of Table 17(see Fig. 77).

2. Flaring the tube end• Insert the tube into the flaring tool to flare it.
• Inserting the tube several times will complete flaring it (see Fig. 78).

Fig. 77 - Clamping the tube

3. Inserting the sleeve into the tube

• Insert the sleeve set onto the sleeve holder into the tube. This completes
the insertion of the sleeve (see Fig. 79 and Fig. 80).
Table 26 - Parts for flare insertion tool (3, 4, and W1)

Sleeve holder
Flaring tool
Base
(Grip)
Tube holder

Nominal tube size
3
4
W1
P-SH-H4
J-SH-HW1
P-SH-H３
P-FH-3P-FH-4J-FH-W1
SB-H(SG-H)
J-TH-C1

Fig. 78 - Flaring the tube

Fig. 79 - Inserting the sleeveFig. 80 - Completely inserted sleeve

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5-10 Outer dimensions of insertion tools•

Fig. 81 to Fig. 85 show the external dimensions of the insertion units.

51

（100）

（371）

StrokeMovable distance

62

150
62

310
372

Fig. 1．Outer dimensions of JT-A4

294（※226）(49)

264(※196)
Stroke 30
126

（151）

42

Movable distance
80(※36)24※

To use the short type (J-BP-CS),the movable distance is the value in ().

Fig. 82．Outer dimensions of JT-C3

20

25

147

8

20

25

36

8

80
215

Fig. － 2．Outer dimensions of J-BP-C and J-BP-CS
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φ80

φ80
MAX
47

MAX
44

10

MAX 57

10

MAX
47

φ36

φ36

MAX 54MAX
44

100
MAX 147

100
MAX 144

Fig. 84. Outer dimensions of JT-SA, JT-SB

Base

φ80

ø 80

Base

Flaring toolMAX
47

Sleeve holder
MAX
44

10

MAX 57

MAX 54

ø 36

Grip

ø 36

Grip

MAX
47

10

MAX
44

100
MAX 147

100
MAX 144

Fig. 85 - Outer dimensions of PT-FH and PT-H

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10 Disposal Precautions••

When disposing of fittings or tubes:
Be sure to wash the remaining liquid inside fittings or tubes and then dispose of them as incombustible waste.

Safety Notices

CAUTION

Do not dispose of the fitting with a liquid residue remaining in it.
Be sure to wash a liquid residue inside the fitting and then dispose of thefitting as incombustible waste. Disposal of the fitting without washing a liquid
residue may be hazardous.
Do not incinerate fitting parts.
Incineration of fluoro-resin parts will generate toxic smoke.

11 Office Locations

Head Office:

11-48, Nonakaminami 2 chome, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0022 Japan
Tel : 81-6-6305-1900

Tokyo Office:

Fax : 81-6-6302-3300

2-2, Uchisaiwaicho 2 chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0011 Japan
Tel : 81-3-3508-1611

Fax : 81-3-3508-1881

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