DIXON VALVE & COUPLINGBowes Safety-Lock Steel Quick-Connect Air Coupling Plugs

DIXON VALVE & COUPLING Quick Connect Hose Coupling: 1/2 in Body Size

The DIXON VALVE & COUPLING Quick Connect Hose Coupling (SKU 5CGL1) is a Bowes Safety-Lock Steel Quick-Connect Air Coupling Plug with a 1/2 in body size. It features a sleeve locking type and a 1/2" -14 MNPT thread…

SKU 3G-OTH-453706

Brand

DIXON VALVE & COUPLING

Item

Quick Connect Hose Coupling: 1/2 in Body Size

Technical Specifications

DIXON VALVE & COUPLING

Manufacturer Part Number

N4M4-LS 

Type

MNPT 

Thread Size

1/2" -14 

Hose Fitting Size

1/2 in 

Coupling Locking Type

Sleeve 

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Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DIXON VALVE & COUPLING Quick Connect Hose Coupling used for?

This Bowes Safety-Lock Steel Quick-Connect Air Coupling Plug is used for compressed air systems in industrial plants, automotive shops, and manufacturing facilities. It provides a secure, quick-disconnect connection for pneumatic tools and hoses, with a sleeve locking type for reliable engagement.

What are the specifications of the DIXON VALVE & COUPLING N4M4-LS?

The DIXON VALVE & COUPLING N4M4-LS is a Bowes Safety-Lock Steel Quick-Connect Air Coupling Plug with a 1/2 in body size, 1/2 in hose fitting size, and 1/2" -14 MNPT thread size. It uses a sleeve locking type and is made by DIXON VALVE & COUPLING.

Where to buy DIXON VALVE & COUPLING quick connect couplings in worldwide?

3G Electric supplies DIXON VALVE & COUPLING quick connect couplings worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us to source the N4M4-LS or other Bowes Safety-Lock couplings for your pneumatic systems.

How to install a DIXON VALVE & COUPLING Bowes Safety-Lock coupling?

To install, apply thread sealant to the 1/2" -14 MNPT male threads and hand-tighten into the female port. Use a wrench on the coupling hex for final tightening—avoid over-torquing. Ensure the sleeve locking mechanism engages fully before pressurizing. Always follow DIXON VALVE & COUPLING's generic installation guidelines.

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Common applications for DIXON VALVE & COUPLING

Chemical transfer — Dixon Type D forged brass cam and groove couplings for loading and unloading hoses in chemical processing plants.

Compressed air systems — Dixon Bowes Safety-Lock steel quick-connect plugs (e.g., N4M4-LS) for pneumatic tool connections in manufacturing facilities.

Marine fuel handling — Dixon Type C 316 stainless steel cam and groove couplings for fuel transfer hoses on vessels and docks.

Bulk material handling — Dixon Type AL stainless steel adapters (e.g., 150-AL-SS) for connecting hoses to flanged pipes in grain or powder transfer systems.

Water supply lines — Dixon Type F forged brass adapters for temporary water connections in construction or agricultural irrigation.

Dust protection — Dixon Type DC stainless steel dust caps for sealing unused cam and groove couplings in outdoor or washdown environments.

DIXON VALVE & COUPLING Products

3G Electric supplies DIXON VALVE & COUPLING bowes safety-lock steel quick-connect air coupling plugs. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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