Product Description
🗸 TL176 3/8" TO 3/8" FLAT FACE HYDRAULIC ADAPTER (MALE) – A precision-engineered coupling component designed to link 3/8" body ISO 16028 systems. Engineered for durability, this adapter ensures a secure, leak-free connection for your hydraulic implements.
🗸 HEAVY-DUTY INDUSTRIAL BUILD: These are not light-duty parts. Constructed from high-strength steel and finished with a corrosion-resistant trivalent zinc plating, the TL176 is built to thrive in the same rugged, high-pressure field conditions as your primary hydraulic infrastructure.
🗸 FLUSH FACE INNOVATION: Built to ISO 16028 standards, the flat-face design drastically minimizes hydraulic fluid loss upon disconnection. The easy-to-clean interface prevents abrasive contaminants from entering your hydraulic circuit, protecting your pumps and valves from premature failure.
🗸 ERGONOMIC FIELD DESIGN: Features a push-connect locking sleeve and heavy knurled texturing to provide a non-slip, secure grip. This allows for fast, confident installation—even when working in greasy environments or wearing heavy safety gloves.
🗸 COMPLETE SYSTEM DEFENSE: Includes a premium protective dust cap, ensuring your hydraulic interface remains shielded from grit, moisture, and environmental debris when disconnected.
| Specification | Details |
| Model Number: | TL176 |
| Conversion Type: | 3/8" Body to 3/8" Body (Male) |
| Standard Compliance: | ISO 16028 |
| Construction Material: | Heavy-Duty Steel |
| Plating Type: | Corrosion-resistant trivalent zinc |
| Package Includes: | 1 Male Adapter, Protective Dust Cap |
Q: What is the primary purpose of the TL176 adapter?
A: The TL176 serves as a heavy-duty link between two 3/8" ISO 16028 flat-face lines. It is designed for users who need a robust, reliable connection to extend their hydraulic reach or adapt attachments while maintaining the clean-connect benefits of the flat-face standard.
Q: How does the flat-face design protect my hydraulic system?
A: Because the coupling faces are flat rather than recessed, you can wipe them completely clean with a single stroke before connecting. This prevents the "dirt-injection" common with older poppet-style couplers, keeping the internal hydraulic fluid clean and free of abrasive debris.
Q: Is the TL176 suitable for daily, professional use?
A: Absolutely. It is manufactured to the same rigorous standards as the rest of the TopLine coupler series. Whether you are operating a skid steer, compact tractor, or other hydraulic equipment, it is built to handle the constant cycling and pressure demands of professional field work.
Q: Why is the knurled grip so important?
A: In the field, equipment is often covered in dust, grease, or mud. The heavy knurling on the sleeve provides the necessary traction to ensure that you can firmly grip, push, and lock the connection in one smooth motion, even if your hands or gloves are slick.
