Milton V-Style Air Fittings

[Bob Heine]

In the search for the best results spraying with HVLP guns, I understand higher flow couplings are important. Milton is one of the more popular manufacturers so I checked their published flow ratings on various styles:

A-Style: 34 SCFM
M-Style: 40 SCFM
T-Style: 40 SCFM
V-Style: 74 SCFM
G-Style: 99 SCFM (1/2")

A few years ago I bought a few T-Style couplers and plugs to put on the air hoses and the outlets from the air supply system. I even used two G-Style plug/couplers to connect the Motorguard air filter to the system (allows bypassing a clogged filter quickly). Now that I see the flow ratings, looks like those T-Style fittings are going to be replaced.

I have converted almost all of my air tools to V-style. Because I have more than 30, I didn't want to go broke on the conversion. For brass plugs with 1/4" NPT, Tool Source has really good prices for both male and female threads ($0.77):
http://www.toolsource.com/vstyle-hiflow-brass-coupler-male-p-106756.html

If you are interested in upgrading your air supply and tools, Milton makes kits with other part numbers but the basic V-Style fitting part numbers (the Male and Female NPT refers to the threads) are:

S760/S760-1 Brass/Steel 1/4” MNPT Plug
S761/S761-1 Brass/Steel 1/4" FNPT Plug
S762/S762-1 Brass/Steel 3/8” MNPT Plug
S763/S763-1 Brass/Steel 3/8" FNPT Plug
S764 Brass 1/4” FNPT Coupler
S765 Brass 1/4” MNPT Coupler
S766 Brass 3/8” FNPT Coupler
S767 Brass 3/8” MNPT Coupler

Hope this is a head-start if you have a supplier or just want to check prices on the Internet.

Edit: I forgot to mention that the V-Style Coupler accepts V-Style, M-Style and A-Style plugs so you don't have to convert all your tools at once.

 

[mitch_04]

Thanks Did you see my post in the other thread? Either that or you've been mind reading again!

 

[Senile Old Fart]

Great info, thanks Bob

 

[Bob Heine]

Thanks Did you see my post in the other thread? Either that or you've been mind reading again!

Mitch,
It was your post that triggered this. I started a reply on the other thread and realized it might be the last place I'd look for it in a few months.

 

[Senile Old Fart]

Which one of you do I blame for causing me to spend some of my moneys on these fittings? toe tap toe tap. lol

 

[Bob Heine]

Which one of you do I blame for causing me to spend some of my moneys on these fittings? toe tap toe tap. lol

After 52 years married to the same woman, I've learned to accept blame for almost everything I do. Of course, if you're happy with the fittings, I'd like something in writing to prove to my wife that I' not ALWAYS wrong.:highly_amused:

 

[Senile Old Fart]

after 52 years married to the same woman, i've learned to accept blame for almost everything i do. Of course, if you're happy with the fittings, i'd like something in writing to prove to my wife that i' not always wrong.:highly_amused:

roflol