Midland Industries 160184 Swivel Branch Tee Steel

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 160184 is a steel swivel branch tee designed for hydraulic plumbing assemblies that require a rigid inlet with two rotatable branch outlets. The inlet connection is a 1/2-inch Male NPTF thread, and both branch outlets are 1/4-inch FNPSM swivel connections. The swivel design on the branch ports allows technicians to orient hose or tubing runs without twisting the lines during assembly. This fitting is part of Midland's 1601 Series of FNPSM swivel to MNPT branch tees. Licensed plumbers, hydraulic system technicians, and fluid power specialists typically install this type of adapter in mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and hydraulic control circuits.

This fitting is suited for hydraulic applications where a single supply line must split into two branch circuits. The 1/2-inch NPTF inlet provides a pressure-rated, thread-sealing connection on the main supply side, while the two 1/4-inch FNPSM swivel ports accommodate flexible hose connections at variable routing angles. Typical install scenarios include compact hydraulic manifolds, mobile equipment fluid circuits, and industrial power units where space-efficient branching is required.

Key Features

• 1/2-inch Male NPTF inlet provides a leak-resistant, tapered thread seal on the supply side
• Dual 1/4-inch FNPSM swivel outlets allow independent hose routing without line twist
• Steel construction for durability in hydraulic service environments
• Compact form factor: 2.4 inches length x 1.9 inches width x 0.85 inches height
• Part of the 1601 Series FNPSM swivel to MNPT branch tee product line

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hydraulic branch fitting compatible with systems using 1/2-inch NPTF male inlet ports and 1/4-inch FNPSM swivel hose connections in steel pipe hydraulic assemblies.

Installation Notes

This fitting should be installed by a qualified hydraulic technician or licensed plumber familiar with NPTF thread-sealing practice. Depressurize and isolate the hydraulic circuit completely before removing or installing any fittings. NPTF connections rely on thread interference for sealing; inspect threads carefully and apply appropriate thread sealant per system requirements. Torque to the system designer's specified value for the line size and pressure rating in use.