MIDWEST FASTENER CORP
MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 37583 1/4" Zinc Plated Steel Straight Drive-In Grease Fittings
1/4" zinc-plated steel straight drive-in grease fittings for permanent lubrication points
- Straight drive-in design for quick installation
- Zinc plated steel resists corrosion in harsh environments
- 1/4 inch size fits standard lubrication points
- Permanently installed fitting ensures leak-free grease delivery
- Compatible with standard grease guns for easy maintenance
Straight Drive-In Grease Fitting
The 1/4" zinc-plated steel fitting installs permanently by driving it into a prepared hole, creating a nipple for a grease gun. Mechanics and maintenance crews use it on equipment where a threaded port is not practical. The simple press-in design suits agricultural, industrial and automotive lubrication points.
Behaviour under sustained lubrication cycles
Zinc plating resists corrosion during repeated exposure to grease and environmental moisture. The steel body maintains its shape under the pressure of a grease gun, keeping the ball check functional over many service intervals. No moving parts inside the fitting mean wear is limited to the mating gun coupler.
Upgrade from threaded or worn fittings
This drive-in style replaces fittings that have stripped threads or leaked at the base, and it avoids the need to tap new threads in soft metal housings. The jump is worth it when a quick, permanent installation is preferred over threading and when the mounting material accepts a press fit. Buyers who need a threaded connection for high-vibration joints should select a different style.
Highlights
- Straight drive-in design for quick installation
- Zinc plated steel resists corrosion in harsh environments
- 1/4 inch size fits standard lubrication points
- Permanently installed fitting ensures leak-free grease delivery
- Compatible with standard grease guns for easy maintenance
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the straight drive-in design of the 37583 fitting require any special tools to install in a machine shop setting?
The fitting is permanently installed by a threaded connection; a grease gun attaches to the nipple to add grease under pressure.
What equipment must I already have to use these zinc-plated steel grease fittings?
You need a grease gun to attach to the nipple connection and supply grease through the fitting.
Will these 1/4 inch fittings work with older lubrication systems that use standard grease gun couplers?
The grease gun attaches to the nipple connection on the fitting, allowing grease to be added to the system under pressure.
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