Foster 3003S, 1/4" Industrial Coupler x 1/4" Female NPT, 3 Series, Steam/EPDM, Brass/SS
Reliable, leak-free 1/4" connections for air and fluid lines. The Foster 3003S is a Brass/SS 1/4" industrial coupler from the Foster 3 Series — the most popular industrial air-coupler size, interchanging with any 1/4"-body industrial-interchange half (ISO 6150-B / ANSI T3.20.14; FM 3 Series complies with A-A-59439; FM accept MIL-C-4109F plugs). Built in the USA for shop air, tools, and production lines.
Specifications
- Brand: Foster
- Series: 3
- Part Number: 3003S
- Interchange: 1/4" Industrial
- Body: 1/4" Coupler
- Thread: 1/4" Female NPT, FPT
- Valve Type: One-Way Shut-Off
- Material: Brass/SS
- Operation: Manual pull sleeve to connect
- Working Pressure: 300 PSIG; vacuum to 27" Hg
- Temperature Range: -40°F to +300°F
- Seal: Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)
- Quantity: 1pc
- Origin: Made in USA
Why this coupler
- Manual pull sleeve — which means a positive, deliberate connection; retract the sleeve by hand to connect or release.
- Brass construction — which means corrosion resistance and smooth, reliable operation.
- EPDM seal — which means compatibility with steam service.
- One-Way Shut-Off — which means the socket seals the supply line the instant the plug is removed, holding pressure and preventing blow-down.
Snap it on and the connection just holds — clean airflow, no drips, no hiss. Built to take daily shop abuse and keep sealing leak-free, connection after connection.
Frequently asked questions
What does this connect to?
It mates with any 1/4"-body industrial-interchange plug (ISO 6150-B / ANSI T3.20.14), the most common air-coupler standard in North America.
What pressure and temperature is it rated for?
300 PSIG working pressure (vacuum to 27" Hg connected), with a Ethylene Propylene (EPDM) seal rated -40°F to +300°F.
Is this air coupler fuel-rated?
No — the 3 Series is an industrial air/fluid coupler for compressed air, water, and similar media; it is not rated for fuel.
Ideal for shop air lines, pneumatic tools, and production equipment. Pair this coupler with a matching 1/4" 3 Series plug for a complete, leak-free connection.
Why buy from hpcouplers: Foster quality (an Ideal Tridon Group brand), backed by responsive US-based support, accurate specs, and fast shipping. Quick-coupling is what we do.