What is the difference between a 8v1 and 12v1 tyre valve connector?


 



There are basically two sizes of tyre valves in use; 8v1 and 12v1.

CO9P03 8v1 ConnectorCO9P03 - 8v1 Connector

CO9H03 8v1 ConnectorCO9H03 - 8v1 Connector


A 8v1 Tyre Valve is the standard Schrader car tyre valve size found on the majority of tyre valves. The nominal bore on a 8v1 Tyre Valve Connector approximately 8mm in diameter.

CO10P03 12v1 Connector
CO10P03 - 12v1 Connector

CO10H03 12v1 Connector
CO10H03 - 12v1 Connector


A 12v1 Tyre Valve is a large bore tyre valve found on some aircraft and large volume tyres (earth moving equipment, heavy plant, etc). The nominal bore on a 12v1 Tyre Valve Connector is approximately 12mm in diameter. This connector is commonly referred to as an EM Connector.


The difference between 8v1 and 12v1 tyre valve connectors
Image shows the visible difference between 8v1 and 12v1 connectors

 

 

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