Parker 169CA-5-6 Brass Compression Male Elbow 3/8-18

Product Description

The PARKER 169CA-5-6 is a brass compression tube male elbow fitting designed to connect compression tubing to a male NPT threaded port at a 90-degree angle. Constructed from brass, this fitting handles a maximum working pressure of 1200 psi and operates across a wide temperature range of -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F. The compression end allows for a secure, leak-resistant tube connection without soldering, while the 3/8-18 NPTF male thread provides a pressure-tight seal at the threaded port. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and industrial pipe fitters install this fitting in fluid and gas line assemblies where a directional change is required at a threaded connection point.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant and fluid lines, pneumatic systems, and other applications requiring a reliable elbow transition between compression tubing and a male NPT port. The NPTF thread standard ensures a dry-seal connection that reduces the need for additional thread sealant in many installations. Typical use cases include instrument lines, control tubing runs, and process fluid systems where space constraints call for a 90-degree change of direction at a male-threaded fitting.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance and compatibility with water, air, and many hydraulic fluids
• 1200 psi maximum working pressure for demanding fluid and pneumatic system use
• Wide service temperature range: -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• 3/8-18 NPTF male thread delivers a pressure-tight dry-seal connection
• Compression x MNPT end connections allow tool-assisted, solder-free tube termination
• 90-degree elbow configuration for directional changes in tight or confined plumbing layouts

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression tube male elbow replacement for fluid, pneumatic, and HVAC tubing systems using 3/8-18 NPTF male threaded ports with compression tube ends.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified HVAC and mechanical technicians. Shut off system pressure and depressurize the line completely before disassembling or installing any compression fitting. Hand-tighten the compression nut onto the tubing, then use a wrench to advance the nut the additional turns specified by standard compression fitting practice for the tubing material in use. Verify the NPTF threaded connection for proper engagement and inspect for leaks after restoring system pressure.