Foster SG3003LV, 1/4" Industrial Coupler x 1/4" Female NPT, 3 Series, Sleeve Guard, Less Valve, Brass
Reliable, leak-free 1/4" connections for air and fluid lines. The Foster SG3003LV is a Brass 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: SG3003LV
- Interchange: 1/4" Industrial
- Body: 1/4" Coupler
- Thread: 1/4" Female NPT, FPT
- Valve Type: Less Valve (free-flow, no shut-off)
- Material: Brass
- Operation: Manual sleeve with Sleeve Guard (rigid flange resists accidental sleeve retraction)
- Working Pressure: 300 PSIG; vacuum to 27" Hg
- Temperature Range: -40°F to +250°F
- Seal: Buna-N (Nitrile)
- Quantity: 1pc
- Origin: Made in USA
Why this coupler
- Sleeve Guard — which means a rigid flange shields the sleeve from accidental retraction when the hose is dragged.
- Brass construction — which means corrosion resistance and smooth, reliable operation.
- Less Valve — which means an unrestricted, free-flow path with no internal shut-off valve for maximum flow.
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 Buna-N (Nitrile) seal rated -40°F to +250°F.
What is a Sleeve Guard?
A rigid flange at the nose of the socket that protects the sleeve from being knocked open when the hose is dragged.
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.