Parker 169C-8-4 Compression Male Elbow 1/4-18 Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 169C-8-4 is a brass compression tube male elbow fitting designed to connect a compression tube end to a male NPTF threaded port at a 90-degree angle. Rated for a maximum working pressure of 200 psi and a temperature range of -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F, this fitting is built for demanding fluid and gas line applications. The brass construction provides corrosion resistance and reliable sealing performance. It is sized at a 1/4-18 thread and uses a compression-to-MNPT end connection configuration. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and mechanical contractors install this type of fitting in instrumentation, refrigeration, and pneumatic or hydraulic tubing systems.

This fitting is suited for use in residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant or pneumatic lines, and instrumentation systems where a tube-to-threaded-port transition at a right angle is required. The compression end accepts standard tubing and eliminates the need for soldering or brazing at that connection point, making it a practical choice for retrofit and service work in tight spaces or where open flame is restricted.

Key Features

• 90-degree male elbow configuration for tube-to-port directional changes
• Compression x MNPT end connections for tool-assisted, leak-resistant assembly
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in fluid and gas service
• Rated to 200 psi maximum working pressure
• Wide temperature range: -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• NPTF thread standard for pressure-tight, dry-seal engagement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for compression tube to male NPTF threaded port connections in plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems requiring a 1/4-18 thread size.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified mechanical technician familiar with compression fitting assembly and NPTF thread engagement. Shut off system pressure and depressurize all lines before disassembly or fitting replacement. Compression fittings require proper tube preparation including cutting square, deburring, and ensuring tubing is fully seated before tightening the compression nut. Do not overtighten, as brass fittings can be damaged by excessive torque; follow the fitting manufacturer's standard turn-past-finger-tight practice for compression connections.