Description
Overview:
The Brass Barrel Olive 5/16" is a small precision ring made from durable, corrosion‐resistant brass for making tight, dependable joints on small‐bore tubing. Sized for 5/16 inch pipe (approximately 7.94 mm), it compresses onto the tube as the nut is tightened, creating a secure mechanical seal without heat or solder. This makes it a practical choice for tidy, serviceable connections in water and air lines on fixtures, pumps, and ancillary equipment used around construction sites, workshops, and gardens. Its robust brass build resists dezincification and general wear, helping to maintain leak‐free performance over time. Suitable for maintenance and repairs as well as first‐fix installations, it supports straightforward assembly and neat routing where compact fittings are preferred.
Key Features:
- Durable solid brass for long service life in demanding environments
- Precise 5/16" sizing (approximately 7.94 mm) for small‐bore tube work
- Forms a reliable seal when tightened correctly with a matching nut and body
- Corrosion resistant to help prevent seizing and leakage over time
- No soldering or heat required, aiding fast, clean installation
- Compact barrel profile for use in tight spaces and close‐coupled fittings
- Supports maintenance-friendly assemblies that can be disassembled and re‐made with a new olive
- Compatible with soft copper and brass tube; can be used with suitable plastic inserts where specified
- Suitable for water and general non‐corrosive fluids and air lines, subject to system limits
- Consistent finish for smooth make‐up and predictable compression
Typical Applications:
Used to seal tube joints on 5/16" (approximately 7.94 mm) lines in domestic and commercial plumbing, plant rooms, small pump sets, irrigation controls, and workshop air or water services. Helpful for maintenance on compact equipment and machinery where brazing or soldering is impractical. Ideal for tidy, leak‐resistant joints in small‐bore circuits.
Also known as:
Compression olive ring, pipe olive, plumbing olive, ferrule, compression ferrule, tube ferrule, olive ring, compression sleeve.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 615 135 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 Piece |
| Key Features | - Durable solid brass resists corrosion and wear - Sized for 5/16" (7.94 mm) small-bore tubing - Creates a secure seal without soldering - Compact design fits tight spaces - Compatible with copper, brass, and some plastics |
