Parker 169PLP-12M-8G 90 Swivel Male Elbow 12mm 300 Psi

Product Description

The PARKER 169PLP-12M-8G is a push-to-connect 90-degree swivel male elbow fitting designed for tube-to-male tube connections in pneumatic and fluid systems. Constructed from nickel-plated brass, it accepts a 12mm outside diameter tube and features a BSPP male thread end. The swivel design allows the male thread to rotate independently, simplifying installation in tight or fixed-port applications. Rated to 300 psi maximum working pressure and tested across a temperature range of 0 degrees F to 200 degrees F, this fitting suits demanding service environments. A UL94 V-0 flame-resistant, silicone-free grease is used internally, making it compatible with systems sensitive to silicone contamination.

This fitting is used in compressed air lines, pneumatic control systems, and fluid distribution circuits where a 90-degree direction change is required at a male-threaded port. The push-to-connect mechanism allows fast, tool-free tube insertion while the swivel male end eases alignment to fixed manifolds, valves, or actuators. Typical installers include industrial maintenance technicians, HVAC controls specialists, and pneumatics technicians working on OEM equipment or field service applications requiring reliable, repeatable tube connections without compression ferrules or thread sealant on the tube side.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect tube end accepts 12mm OD tubing for tool-free installation and removal
• 90-degree swivel male elbow allows thread-end rotation to align with fixed ports
• Nickel-plated brass construction provides corrosion resistance in demanding environments
• Rated to 300 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range of 0 degrees F to 200 degrees F
• Silicone-free grease formulation suits silicone-sensitive systems; meets UL94 V-0 flame resistance standard

Compatibility

Designed for use with 12mm outside diameter tubing and BSPP male-threaded ports in pneumatic and fluid control systems requiring a 90-degree push-to-connect fitting.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a qualified industrial or HVAC controls technician. Depressurize and de-energize the system completely before removing or installing any fittings. Ensure the tube end is cut cleanly and squarely, with no burrs, before inserting into the push-to-connect collet. Apply appropriate thread sealant to the BSPP male threads per site or code requirements; do not over-torque the swivel nut, as the fitting body is brass.