SMC 10-KQ2E13-37N | Clean Room Inch Size One-Touch Fitting KQ2E Series Bulkhead Connector 1/2" Tube x 1/2" NPT Pack of 5
SMC
$75.60
The SMC 10-KQ2E13-37N is a clean room specification inch-size one-touch fitting from the KQ2E series, configured as a bulkhead connector. Part number decoded: KQ2E = one-touch bulkhead connector, 13 = 1/2" tube OD (inch size designation), 37 = 1/2" NPT thread, N = sealant-coated thread. Sold in a pack of 5. The KQ2 series is SMC's standard one-touch fitting platform in nickel-plated brass, offering the widest selection of configurations at competitive pricing.
The KQ2E bulkhead connector mounts through enclosure panels, creating sealed tube passages between compartments. The 1/2" tube with 1/2" NPT configuration is a large-bore connection for high-flow applications in clean room equipment using inch-size tubing and NPT-threaded ports common in North American installations. The N suffix indicates factory-applied thread sealant, eliminating the need for PTFE tape or liquid sealant during installation important in clean rooms where tape fragments and sealant residue generate particles.
The KQ2 series differs from the KG stainless series in material: KQ2 uses nickel-plated brass, which is more cost-effective but may generate particles from plating wear in high-vibration environments. For particle-critical applications, the KGE stainless bulkhead series is preferred. For metric tube sizes, the KQ2E series offers 4mm through 16mm options. For straight-through connections without bulkhead, the KQ2H male connector is available. Clean series (10-) fluorine grease, Particle Grade 1. RoHS compliant.
- Series:
- 10-KQ2E (Clean Room)
- Product Type:
- Bulkhead Connector
- Fitting Style:
- One-Touch Push-In
- Material:
- Nickel-Plated Brass
- Tube OD:
- 1/2" (Inch)
- Thread Size:
- 1/2" NPT
- Thread Sealant:
- Factory Applied (N)
- Pack Quantity:
- 5
- Clean Room Grade:
- Particle Generation Grade 1
- Certifications:
- RoHS
