EK-Quantum Torque 6-Pack HDC 12 - Blue Special Edition

EK-Quantum Torque 6-Pack HDC 12 - Blue Special Edition is a fitting multipack containing six Special Edition blue EK-Quantum Torque HDC fittings. These are EK's premium 12mm hard-tube compression fittings designed for use with solid tubing such as Acrylic and PETG. They come with blue compression rings and nickel-plated aesthetic rings, which can be changed for another colour if the user prefers to. Different colour aesthetic rings are sold separately. The fitting barb comes in a satin titanium finish. They have a non-intrusive, yet striking look, and have NO added branding at all. To make sure they are undamaged in transport, they are packed in a box cushioned in black foam.

The locking ring prevents the solid tube from being pulled out of the fitting by compressing the rubber gasket underneath the ring. The grooves on the outside allow for easier hand tightening. The compression ring has cutouts in the EK Quantum signature shape allowing for the coloured aesthetic ring to be shown. The coloured rings are available in many colours and are screwed onto the fitting before the compression locking ring. The aesthetic rings are sold separately.

Both the fittings barbs and compression rings are made of CNC machined brass and the seal is made of quality rubber O-rings.

The base fitting surface is smooth and has no adequate gripping surface, but the inside of the barb is socketed with a 9mm hex Allen key pattern. It's highly recommended to use an Allen Key 9mm (purchased separately) to prevent skin damage to the fingertips while installing the fitting. Please, be advised not to use excessive force when attaching fitting barbs using Allen Key 9mm in order to prevent damage to other liquid cooling products! We recommend using the EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (6mm, 8mm, 9mm) which is made to break if excessive force is used, thus preventing damage to more costly components of your loop.

These fittings are guaranteed to be compatible with all other EK Water Blocks liquid cooling products.

Technical data:

- Finish: Blue compression ring, black nickel aesthetic ring, satin titanium fitting barb

- Thread: G1/4" BSP; 4.5mm male thread length

- Supported tube: 12mm OD

- The outer diameter of a fitting: 20mm

- Installed height: 15mm

- Compatible solid tubing: Acrylic, PETG, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel

Please Note:

- The use of specifically engineered coolants that contain corrosion, scale, and biological inhibitors is mandatory to prevent damage to your nickel-plated fittings! EK is offering a selection of such products in the coolants section.

- Please wet the gasket (o-ring) using drops of water prior to installing the solid tube.

- Do not use excessive force when inserting a solid tube!

- Do not use excessive force when attaching fitting barbs using Allen Key 9mm in order to prevent damage!

- It is mandatory to chamfer the edges of the freshly cut solid tube in order to prevent gasket (o-ring) damage. EK recommends a 0.5mm x 45° chamfer.

- This product should NOT be installed with any aluminum Fluid Gaming parts!

- The aesthetic rings are sold separately.