#16 90 Deg Ano-Tuff Auto-Mate

The EARLS #16 90 Degree Ano-Tuff Auto-Mate hose fitting is a 90-degree AN adapter designed to connect 16 AN hose barb inlets to 16 AN female ports in high-performance fluid systems. Built from aluminum and finished in black anodized coating, this single fitting delivers the corrosion resistance and lightweight properties essential for motorsports, marine, and hydraulic applications where reliability under pressure is non-negotiable.

The 90-degree configuration allows flexible hose routing in confined engine bays and system layouts where straight fittings create packaging conflicts. The barb-to-female design accommodates standard AN hose barbs on one end while accepting female AN threads or quick-disconnect couplers on the other, enabling seamless integration into fuel, coolant, power steering, and transmission cooler circuits. Ano-Tuff anodizing provides superior hardness and corrosion protection compared to standard Type II anodizing, critical for salt-air environments and systems exposed to aggressive fluids over extended service intervals.

This fitting is specified by fabricators and restoration shops building custom cooling systems, fuel delivery upgrades, and hydraulic brake installations on vehicles ranging from vintage hot rods to modern performance machines. Size 16 AN corresponds to hoses with 1-inch outer diameter—a standard intermediate capacity that balances flow rate with compact installation profiles. The aluminum construction keeps overall system weight minimal without compromising structural integrity under typical pressure ranges found in automotive and light-duty marine applications.

EARLS adapters are engineered to SAE AN specifications, ensuring thread pitch, port sizing, and pressure ratings align with industry standards. The individual unit format allows builders to source exactly the fitting count needed for their specific plumbing layout, avoiding unnecessary inventory and ensuring proper fitment across all connection points in the system.