{"product_id":"reduccion-roscada-macho-hembra","title":"Male-female threaded reducer for compressed air","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect parts of different sizes in your air installation without any hassle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very common for the outlet of the compressor, receiver or regulator not to match the thread of the coupler, filter or hose you want to fit. This threaded reducer is the adaptor with a male thread on one side and a female thread of a different size on the other, for joining hoses, pipes or accessories of different diameters in your air installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in four combinations: male 1\/8\" - female 1\/4\", male 1\/4\" - female 3\/8\", female 3\/8\" - male 1\/2\" and male 1\/2\" - female 3\/4\". With them you go from one size to another in a single part, without fitting several chained fittings that add leak points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e change size in a single part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale-female:\u003c\/strong\u003e screws into one part and receives the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1\/8\" to 3\/4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer leaks:\u003c\/strong\u003e fewer chained fittings in the installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapting the compressor or air receiver outlet to an accessory of a different size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting small-thread pressure gauges to larger ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining hoses, pipes and accessories of different diameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e male-female reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e M 1\/8\"-F 1\/4\" · M 1\/4\"-F 3\/8\" · F 3\/8\"-M 1\/2\" · M 1\/2\"-F 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e compressed air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVetonek tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeal the male thread with PTFE tape in the direction of the thread and do not overtighten: on a tapered thread, too much torque can crack the female part. Check the joint with soapy water before considering the installation finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to use PTFE tape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, apply PTFE tape or thread sealant to tapered male threads to prevent leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know which size I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook at the thread of the two parts you want to join: the reducer must have one male size and one female size that match them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat combinations are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMale 1\/8\" - female 1\/4\", male 1\/4\" - female 3\/8\", female 3\/8\" - male 1\/2\" and male 1\/2\" - female 3\/4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes reducing cause a loss of flow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen going down to a smaller size, the air passage is narrower; for high-consumption tools, keep the larger size for as long a section as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if both parts are male?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn that case you need a female-female socket or, if they are of different sizes, a combination of socket and reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to use PTFE tape?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, apply PTFE tape or thread sealant to tapered male threads to prevent leaks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I know which size I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Look at the thread of the two parts you want to join: the reducer must have one male size and one female size that match them.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What combinations are available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Male 1\/8\\\" - female 1\/4\\\", male 1\/4\\\" - female 3\/8\\\", female 3\/8\\\" - male 1\/2\\\" and male 1\/2\\\" - female 3\/4\\\".\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does reducing cause a loss of flow?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"When going down to a smaller size, the air passage is narrower; for high-consumption tools, keep the larger size for as long a section as possible.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What if both parts are male?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In that case you need a female-female socket or, if they are of different sizes, a combination of socket and reducer.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Vica Work","offers":[{"title":"M 1\/8\" - F 1\/4\"","offer_id":54641442980187,"sku":"CEVIK-CA-270\/1","price":2.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M 1\/4\" - F 3\/8\"","offer_id":54641443012955,"sku":"CEVIK-CA-270\/3","price":3.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"F 3\/8\" - M 1\/2\"","offer_id":54641443045723,"sku":"CEVIK-CA-270\/6","price":4.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M 1\/2\" - F 3\/4\"","offer_id":54641443078491,"sku":"CEVIK-CA-270\/9","price":4.56,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/9698\/8257\/files\/reduccion-roscada-macho-hembra-vica-work-1.jpg?v=1793865548","url":"https:\/\/vetonek.com\/en\/products\/reduccion-roscada-macho-hembra","provider":"Vetonek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}