{"product_id":"foster-bl5505-5-series","title":"Foster BL5505, 1\/2\" Industrial Coupler x 3\/4\" Male NPT, 5 Series, Ball Lock, Brass\/Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eReliable, leak-free 1\/2\" connections for high-flow air and fluid lines. The Foster \u003cstrong\u003eBL5505\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Brass\/Steel 1\/2\" industrial coupler from the Foster 5 Series — a high-flow quick coupler that interchanges with any 1\/2\"-body industrial-interchange half (ISO 6150-B \/ ANSI T3.20.14; FM 5 Series complies with A-A-59439). Built in the USA for demanding shop air, tools, and production lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BL5505\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" Industrial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" Coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\" Male NPT, MPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-Way Shut-Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\/Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual pull sleeve to connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 PSIG; vacuum to 27\" Hg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°F to +250°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buna-N (Nitrile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1pc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual pull sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means a positive, deliberate connection; retract the sleeve by hand to connect or release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass body with steel sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means corrosion resistance plus a hardened, long-wearing sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Lock (BL)\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means the sleeve rotates to lock after connection, guarding against accidental disconnect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Way Shut-Off\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means the socket seals the supply line the instant the plug is removed, holding pressure and preventing blow-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnap it on and the connection just holds — full 1\/2\" flow, no drips, no hiss. Built to take daily shop abuse and keep sealing leak-free, connection after connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this connect to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt mates with any 1\/2\"-body industrial-interchange plug (ISO 6150-B \/ ANSI T3.20.14), the most common high-flow air-coupler standard in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pressure and temperature is it rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300 PSIG working pressure (vacuum to 27\" Hg connected), with a Buna-N (Nitrile) seal rated -40°F to +250°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this air coupler fuel-rated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the 5 Series is an industrial air\/fluid coupler for compressed air, water, and similar media; it is not rated for fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for high-flow shop air lines, pneumatic tools, and production equipment. Pair this coupler with a matching 1\/2\" 5 Series plug for a complete, leak-free connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from hpcouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foster quality (an Ideal Tridon Group brand), backed by responsive US-based support, accurate specs, and fast shipping. Quick-coupling is what we do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45515707383855,"sku":"FOST BL5505 (1)","price":29.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9849\/files\/Foster_Stock_Image_v1.png?v=1781220743","url":"https:\/\/www.hpcouplers.com\/products\/foster-bl5505-5-series","provider":"hpcouplers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}