Air Chuck (17-382)
Description:
The 17-382 air chuck is a dual-foot, direct airline chuck with shut-off vale, primarily used for inflating tires on tractors, trucks, and buses. It features an angled head and a chrome-plated, all-metal construction for durability. It is designed for use with air compressor lines and is not compatible with inflator gauges due to its built-in shut-off valve.
Features & Benefits:
Dual Foot: The "dual foot" design means it has two points of contact for attaching to the tire valve stem, which is particularly useful for reaching valve stems on larger vehicles like trucks and buses.
Direct Airline Chuck: This indicates that it is intended to be connected directly to an air compressor's hose line, rather than being part of an inflator gauge assembly.
Shut-Off Valve: The presence of a shut-off valve means that air flow is controlled at the chuck itself. When not engaged with a valve stem, it prevents air from escaping.
1/4 Female NPT: This refers to the standard pipe thread size and gender of the connection point where it attaches to the air hose.
Maximum Pressure: It is rated for a maximum pressure of 150 psi, making it suitable for most tire inflation needs.
Not For Inflator Gauges: Due to the shut-off valve, it cannot be used with inflator gauges that require air to flow through the chuck for pressure measurement.