ColorConnex® is a patented system that uses color matching of couplers and plugs among the standard pneumatic interchanges.
- Industrial (Type D): Red
- Automotive (Type C): Blue
- ARO (Type B): Green
By using ColorConnex to dedicate line use, you can ensure you never use a lubricated line for a dry line application, preventing cross contamination.
- Match coupler and plug types
- Dedicate hose applications
(U.S. Patent Numbers: 7,980,599 – 8,430,431 and Canadian Registration Number 2,575,170)
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Product Choices
Available in a variety of colors and interchanges to meet all your needs.
| ColorConnex® Couplers | ||||||||
| Part No. | Color | Type | Interchange | Connection Size | Body Size | Max. Pressure | Material | Retail Pkg |
| A73410D | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| A73420D | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| A72410C | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| A72420C | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| A71410B | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| A71420B | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | ✓ |
| *6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum | ||||||||
| ColorConnex® Plugs | |||||||||
| Part No. | Color | Type | Interchange | Connection Size | Body Size | Max. Pressure | Material | Retail Pkg |
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| A73430D-2PK | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| A73440D-2PK | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| A72430C-2PK | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| A72440C-2PK | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| A71430B-2PK | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. FNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| A71440B-2PK | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. MNPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Aluminum* | ✓ | |
| *6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum | |||||||||
| ColorConnex® 3-Pc. Coupler and Plug Kits | |||||||||
| Part No. | Color | Type | Interchange | Connection Size |
Body Size |
Max. Pressure |
Material | Contents | Retail Pkg |
| A73452D | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) FNPT Plug (1) MNPT Plug |
✓ |
| A72452C | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) FNPT Plug (1) MNPT Plug |
✓ |
| A71452B | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) MNPT Plug (1) FNPT Plug |
✓ |
| *6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum | |||||||||
| ColorConnex® 7-Pc. Coupler and Plug Kits | |||||||||
| Part No. | Color | Type | Interchange | Connection Size |
Body Size |
Max. Pressure |
Material | Contents | Retail Pkg |
| A73457D | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) MNPT Coupler (2) FNPT Plugs (3) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| A72457C | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) MNPT Coupler (2) FNPT Plugs (3) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| A71457B | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (1) FNPT Coupler (1) MNPT Coupler (2) FNPT Plugs (3) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| *6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum | |||||||||
| ColorConnex® 14-Pc. Coupler and Plug Kits | |||||||||
| Part No. | Color | Type | Interchange | Connection Size |
Body Size |
Max. Pressure |
Material | Contents | Retail Pkg |
| A73458D | Red | D | Industrial | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (2) FNPT Couplers (2) MNPT Couplers (4) FNPT Plugs (6) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| A72458C | Blue | C | Auto | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (2) FNPT Couplers (2) MNPT Couplers (4) FNPT Plugs (6) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| A71458B | Green | B | ARO | 1/4 in. NPT | 1/4 in. | 300 psi | Steel/Aluminum* | (2) FNPT Couplers (2) MNPT Couplers (4) FNPT Plugs (6) MNPT Plugs |
✓ |
| *6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum | |||||||||