APEX Designs & Performance Products
Reference: X02-06-005
Compressors and accessories
APEX Banjo Fitting 1/4 NPT to APEX 3/8 Braided Air Hose
An APEX banjo fitting for connecting the APEX 3/8 Braided Air Hose to the Compact Reel System (CRS). A 1/4 NPT to APEX 3/8 braided hose interface for joining the hose to the reel. The manufacturer describes the function and how it seals, and nothing beyond that, so we add no further benefits of our own.
APEX Banjo Fitting 1/4 NPT to APEX 3/8 Braided Air Hose
The CRS reel and the braided hose are two parts of a system that need joining - and joining in a way that does not pull the hose out of the reel at an odd angle.
The banjo fitting does exactly that: it connects APEX 3/8 braided air hose to the Compact Reel System, flat and with no strain on the hose.
PORT 1 1/4 NPT | PORT 2 APEX 3/8 braided hose | SEALING O-ring, not the thread |
Key benefits
- joins APEX 3/8 braided hose to the Compact Reel System - the connection the manufacturer intends for this pair
- the banjo design lets the hose leave the reel without being strained
- it seals on an o-ring pressed against the mounting face rather than on the thread - the manufacturer makes a flat mating surface the condition for it
Technical data
- Manufacturer part number: X02-06-005
- Port 1: 1/4 NPT
- Port 2: APEX 3/8 braided air hose
- Sealing: o-ring pressed against the mounting face - the thread does not seal
- Intended for: connecting APEX 3/8 braided air hose to the Compact Reel System
- Condition for other ports: the port must have a flat, even mounting face
Who it is for
For owners of the APEX Compact Reel System connecting it to APEX 3/8 braided hose - when building an on-board air system or replacing a chafed hose.
Installation and notes
The manufacturer makes one point clear: used with anything other than the CRS, the banjo bolt seals with an o-ring pressed against the mounting face, not with the thread as a traditional 1/4 NPT fitting does. For that to work, the port must present a flat, even mounting face for the fitting to sit against.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is this fitting for?
The manufacturer lists it for connecting APEX 3/8 braided air hose to the Compact Reel System.
Can I use it on something other than the CRS?
Yes, provided the port has a flat, even mounting face - the o-ring seals, not the thread.
Is hose included?
No. APEX 3/8 braided air line is sold separately, by the foot.
Why it is worth it
- the connection the manufacturer intends for a CRS reel and braided hose
- an o-ring seal instead of a thread seal - this joint seals differently from an ordinary 1/4 NPT thread. Note: the manufacturer still requires Teflon tape or pipe dope on the other NPT threads in the reel installation
Putting a CRS setup together from scratch? Get in touch and we will pick the fittings and hose length.
