Newage Industries 5003460 Barbed Tube Elbow 3/8 in Barb

Product Description

The NEWAGE INDUSTRIES 5003460 is a barbed tube elbow fitting designed to connect flexible tubing to threaded pipe or equipment ports at a 90-degree angle. The fitting features a 3/8 inch barb that grips tubing with a secure, leak-resistant hold, and a 1/4 inch NPT male thread for direct connection to tapped ports. Constructed from nylon, this elbow is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and rated for use in fluid-handling systems where food-contact compliance is required. It carries both FDA approval and NSF-51 and NSF-61 certifications, making it suitable for potable water and food-processing applications. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and equipment service professionals install this fitting in low-pressure fluid and air lines.

This elbow fitting is used in residential and commercial plumbing, food and beverage equipment, water treatment systems, and HVAC condensate lines where a 3/8 inch tubing barb and 1/4 inch NPT male thread connection is required. Its nylon construction makes it appropriate for applications where metal fittings would corrode or where weight savings matter. The 90-degree elbow geometry is commonly used to route tubing around obstructions or change flow direction in tight equipment enclosures. Typical tube ID for this fitting is 3/8 inch.

Key Features

• 3/8 inch barb size for secure grip on compatible flexible tubing
• 1/4 inch NPT male thread for direct installation into tapped ports
• Nylon construction offers corrosion resistance and light weight
• FDA approved for food-contact applications
• NSF-51 and NSF-61 certified for food equipment and potable water use
• 90-degree elbow geometry for routing tubing in space-constrained installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for flexible tubing systems requiring a 3/8 inch barb and 1/4 inch NPT male threaded connection in fluid or air handling applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers or equipment service technicians. Shut off fluid or air supply and relieve system pressure before removing or installing any fitting. Hand-tighten the NPT thread first, then apply wrench torque as needed per IPC guidelines for nylon fittings, taking care not to overtighten and crack the fitting body. Push tubing fully onto the barb and secure with an appropriate clamp to prevent pull-off under pressure.