Push-In Fitting SHPI PC 10-02 — Straight, Tube 10 mm × R1/4″ Male Thread, Plastic+Brass

Problems You May Have Already Faced

• Leak at the tube-to-valve or tube-to-cylinder connection — a poor-quality fitting cannot hold pressure, and the system bleeds air at the worst possible point.
• Tube pulls out of the fitting under pressure — the collet of a cheap alternative does not grip the tube reliably: at 8–10 bar the joint “blows out”.
• Wrong thread ordered — G1/4″ (BSP, parallel) instead of R1/4″ (tapered 55°) or vice versa — the fitting won’t tighten or leaks.
• Wrong diameter purchased — took PC 08-02 (8 mm) instead of PC 10-02 (10 mm) and the tube rattles in the collet.
• Required part number out of stock — a single small fitting delays the entire pneumatic line installation due to late delivery.

One wrong fitting stops the entire pneumatic line installation. Correct selection based on three parameters — tube OD, thread type, and thread size — solves the problem once and for all.

Part Number Breakdown: PC 10-02

• PC — fitting type: straight (Push-in Connector), tube on one side, thread on the other;
• 10 — outer diameter of the pneumatic tube in mm (fits ⌀10 mm tube);
• 02 — thread code: R1/4″ (tapered pipe thread 55°, GOST 6211-81 / ISO 7-1, 19 threads/inch, pitch 1.337 mm).

The integrated PTFE seal on the threaded section provides a leak-free connection without additional thread tape — the fitting is ready to install straight from the packaging. Suitable for use in vacuum systems (down to −100 kPa).

Technical Specifications

Dimensional Data PC 10-02

💡 Expert tip: R1/4″ (tapered) and G1/4″ (parallel BSP) are different standards. R1/4″ seals on the thread taper and requires no PTFE tape; G1/4″ seals on a face gasket or tape. Before ordering, check the thread type in your valve or cylinder: a tapered thread narrows toward the end, a parallel thread has the same diameter throughout.

Cross-Reference by Brand

⚠️ Important when selecting alternatives: fittings with code “02” have R1/4″ tapered thread; code “G02” means G1/4″ parallel thread. These are different standards — mixing them causes leaks or cross-threading. Always verify the thread type in your system before ordering.

5 Essential Compatibility Parameters

1. Tube outer diameter — for PC 10-02 this is exactly 10 mm OD; 10×6.5 mm (OD×ID) tubing fits, 8×5 mm does not (use PC 08-02).
2. Thread type (R or G) — R1/4″ tapered vs G1/4″ parallel; check the thread profile in the mating port: a taper narrows, a parallel thread does not.
3. Thread direction (male or female) — PC 10-02 has male (external) thread (screws into the female port of a valve or cylinder).
4. System working pressure — PC 10-02 is rated for 10 bar; for pressures above 12 bar use all-metal fittings (stainless PC series).
5. Tubing material — compatible with PU and PA tubing; silicone and PVC tubing are not suitable because the tube wall is too soft for the collet to grip.

Applications

Industrial Automation

• Connecting pneumatic cylinders, directional control valves, pressure regulators
• Installing pneumatic lines on assembly and conveyor lines
• Joining 10 mm tubing in robotic cell systems

Automotive Service and Tyre Fitting

• Connecting pneumatic tools to the distribution main
• Repairing and replacing fittings in existing pneumatic lines
• Building new pneumatic distribution networks in workshop bays

Woodworking and Furniture Manufacturing

• Connecting pneumatic cylinders of presses and clamps to the main line
• Installing air supply lines to staplers and drilling drives

Laboratory and Medical Equipment

• Vacuum systems (down to −100 kPa) — fitting is vacuum-compatible
• Low-pressure lines for analytical instruments

Expert Opinion

“The most common mistake when ordering fittings is confusing R1/4″ with G1/4″. They look similar and both are marked ‘1/4’, but the thread profile is different: R (tapered) seals on the thread itself, G (parallel) seals on a gasket. If you screw an R fitting into a G port, it will tighten but it will leak; the reverse combination won’t tighten fully. Always check before ordering: look at the mating port — the thread taper is visible to the naked eye. Standard directional control valves in the 4V, 3V series and solenoid valves — almost always G1/4″; connections to ISO pipe fittings — R1/4″.”

Vitali Bolucevschi, Chief Engineer at Acvatron SRL, 15 years in the industry

Applicable standards:

• GOST 6211-81 — tapered pipe thread (R1/4″)
• ISO 7-1 — tapered pipe thread (Rc/R)
• ISO 228-1 — parallel pipe thread G (for reference when distinguishing)
• ISO 9001, RoHS — SHPI manufacturer certifications

How to Select the Right Push-In Fitting: 5-Step Guide

1. Measure the tube outer diameter — with callipers on the outside: 10 mm → PC 10-XX; 8 mm → PC 08-XX; 6 mm → PC 06-XX; 12 mm → PC 12-XX.
2. Identify the thread type in the mating port — tapered (narrows, thread sealing) = R; parallel (uniform, face/gasket sealing) = G.
3. Identify the thread size — measure the thread OD: ≈9.7 mm = 1/8″; ≈13.2 mm = 1/4″; ≈16.7 mm = 3/8″; ≈21 mm = 1/2″.
4. Choose the fitting series — PC (straight, tube-thread); PL (elbow 90°); PT (tee); PB (branch tee tube-thread-tube); PE (reducer).
5. Check pressure and temperature — SHPI PC is suitable for standard pneumatic systems (up to 10 bar, up to 60 °C); for aggressive media or high temperatures choose the all-metal series.

FAQ

❓ What is the difference between SHPI PC 10-02 and PC 10-G02? PC 10-02 has R1/4″ tapered thread (55°, GOST 6211-81 / ISO 7-1) — thread sealing, no PTFE tape needed. PC 10-G02 has G1/4″ parallel thread (BSP, ISO 228-1) — requires a face gasket or PTFE tape. Both fittings are for 10 mm tubing but install into different thread types and are not interchangeable.

❓ Can SHPI PC 10-02 be used in vacuum systems? Yes. The fitting is rated for vacuum service down to −100 kPa. The integrated PTFE seal on the threaded section provides a leak-free connection both under positive pressure (up to 10 bar) and under vacuum. This makes PC 10-02 particularly convenient for systems that alternate between pressure and vacuum without changing fittings.

❓ Is PTFE tape required when installing PC 10-02? No. The fitting has an integrated PTFE seal on the threaded section — it is ready to install without additional tape. This is the advantage of the R1/4″ tapered thread: as it is tightened, the taper self-seals. Additional PTFE tape is permissible but unnecessary.

❓ My part number looks different — PC 10-02 or PC10-02? It is the same fitting with different spelling variants used by different distributors: PC 10-02 = PC10-02 = PC-10-02. All three designations refer to the SHPI straight push-in fitting, 10 mm tube, R1/4″ male thread. Acvatron SRL accepts any of these variants.

Why Acvatron SRL — 5 Strong Reasons

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Engineering selection based on your pneumatic line diagram Not sure about the thread type or tube diameter — send a photo or diagram, and an Acvatron SRL engineer will identify the correct part numbers on the same day. We cover the full SHPI range: PC, PL, PB, PT, PE, PU, PW and other series.

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