Air Chuck Locks Onto Tire Valves

Air Chuck Locks Onto Tire Valves TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous The LockNFlate Air Chuck locks onto tire valves leaving your hands free while pressurizing a tire Recently introduced by LockNLube maker of the lock on grease coupler Vol 38 No 3 the air chuck uses a similar locking method “It can’t pull off and won’t strip threads ” says Jay Boren LockNLube To activate the air chuck depress the thumb lever and push it onto the tire valve Releasing the lever causes the 6-jaw spring-loaded collet to close on the threads As the collet jaws close a sleeve slides forward over the collet for a leak-free connection The air chuck fits standard Schrader valves’ threads It has a rated pressure of up to 150 psi The female end has 1/4-in NPT threads and screws onto any standard threaded air hose FARM SHOW tested the LockNFlate air chuck It worked as promised It locked on and provided an airtight connection freeing up the hands while the tire filled The LockNFlate is available in open and closed flow models “Open flow is designed for use with hand/foot-controlled valves and automatic tire inflators allowing air to flow freely without engaging the valve stem ” says Boren “Closed flow is designed for auto and manual tire inflators portable pressure gauges and constant pressure systems ” It’s priced at $49 95 with a target market of garage and industrial air line systems However it may be well worth the money in a busy farm shop Contact: FARM SHOW Followup LocknLube 12 Commerce Ave Suite #3 West Lebanon N H 03784 ph 603-795-2298; info@locknlube com; www locknlube com

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