Name: Festo NPQE-D-R14-Q4-P10 Push-In Fitting - INOSAKI
SKU: Festo-8112918
Price: 7.21 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Standard straight pneumatic push-in fitting with male R1/4 thread and 4mm tube connection. Operating range: -0.95 to 8 bar, -5 to 60°C. Nickel-plated brass.

Key Features

Straight design with external 14 mm and internal 3 mm hexagonal mounting options.
Reliable push-pull connection principle for quick and tool-free installation and removal of 4 mm outside diameter tubing.
Integrated PTFE thread seal coating on the male R1/4 thread, eliminating the need for Teflon tape.
Robust nickel-plated brass housing with a blue POM release ring.
High-grade NBR tubing seal and stainless steel retaining claw for reliable pneumatic grip.
Cleanroom suitability Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1 for high-purity industrial operations.
Corrosion resistance class CRC 1, ideal for standard dry indoor pneumatic environments.
Operates reliably in a standard pressure range of -0.95 bar to 8 bar (-13.775 to 116 psi).
Broad temperature tolerance range from -5 °C to 60 °C.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Size	Standard
Nominal Size	3 mm
Type of Seal on Screwed Plug	Coating
Mounting Position	Any
Design	Straight design
Pack Size	10
Structural Design	Push-pull principle
Operating Pressure (MPa)	-0.095 MPa to 0.8 MPa
Operating Pressure (bar)	-0.95 bar to 8 bar
Operating Pressure (psi)	-13.775 psi to 116 psi
Operating Medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Note on Operating and Pilot Medium	Lubricated operation possible
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC)	1 - Low corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) Conformity	VDMA24364 zone III
Cleanroom Suitability	Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1
Ambient Temperature	-5 °C to 60 °C
Type of Mounting	External hexagon AF 14, Internal hexagon AF 3
Pneumatic Connection 1	Male thread R1/4
Pneumatic Connection 2	For tubing outside diameter of 4 mm
Colour of Release Ring	Blue
Material Housing	Brass, nickel-plated
Material Thread Seal	PTFE
Material Release Ring	POM
Material Tubing Seal	NBR
Material Tubing Clamp Component	Stainless steel
Physical Weight (kg)	0.02
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	2.4 x 1.4 x 1.4

Industrial Applications

1. Automated Electronics Assembly Lines (Cleanroom Class 4)

Precision electronics assembly cells require ultra-clean conditions to avoid contamination of microelectronic components. The NPQE-D-R14-Q4-P10 fitting is certified to ISO Class 4 cleanroom standards and features a pre-applied PTFE thread seal that prevents particle shedding during installation.

Problem Solved

Eliminates contamination risks from loose thread sealants (like Teflon tape) while maintaining pressure up to 8 bar on miniature pneumatic grippers.

Cleanroom ISO Class 4PTFE Thread CoatingPneumatic GrippersElectronics Assembly4mm Tubing

2. High-Density Manifold Blocks in Pneumatic Cabinets

Pneumatic control cabinets frequently pack manifold blocks tightly with solenoid valves, leaving minimal clearance. This fitting's dual-drive design includes an internal AF 3 hexagon, enabling standard hex key (Allen wrench) assembly directly through the center of the fitting.

Problem Solved

Overcomes structural interference inside crowded control cabinets where external open-ended wrench access is blocked.

Manifold BlockInternal Hexagon AF 3Control CabinetCompact MountingSolenoid Valves

3. Low-Pressure Packaging and Sorting Lines

Secondary packaging lines utilize quick-acting pilot cylinders operating at low volumes for carton erection, product push-off, and mechanical sorting. The 4 mm O.D. push-pull connector is perfectly matched for fast pilot air distribution.

Problem Solved

Allows rapid replacement of tubing without tools during routine maintenance or line changeovers, minimizing machinery downtime via the push-pull release ring.

Packaging MachineryPush-Pull PrincipleBlue Release Ring8 Bar Operating PressurePilot Valves