Parker 169PS-4-4 Compression Swivel Elbow 1/4 in Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 169PS-4-4 is a brass compression tube swivel elbow fitting designed to connect a 1/4-inch OD tube to a 1/4-inch male NPT threaded port at a 90-degree angle. The swivel feature allows the tubing side to rotate during installation, reducing the risk of tube kinking or thread cross-loading. Constructed from brass, this fitting offers reliable corrosion resistance in a wide range of fluid and gas service applications. It weighs approximately 0.08 pounds. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and instrumentation professionals typically install this type of compression elbow in refrigeration, pneumatic control, and light hydraulic lines.

This fitting is well suited for residential and light commercial applications where a tube needs to make a directional change before connecting to an NPT-threaded component such as a valve body, manifold, or instrument port. The compression end accepts 1/4-inch OD tubing without soldering or flaring, making it a practical choice for field installations and retrofit work where torch use is restricted or impractical. The MNPT end threads directly into any standard 1/4-inch female NPT port.

Key Features

• Swivel elbow design allows tube-side rotation to ease alignment during installation
• Compression end connection eliminates the need for soldering or flaring
• Brass construction provides corrosion resistance for fluid and gas service
• 1/4-inch OD tube outside diameter matches common instrumentation and refrigeration tubing
• 1/4-inch MNPT end threads into standard female NPT ports

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression swivel elbow fitting for use with 1/4-inch OD tubing and 1/4-inch female NPT threaded ports in plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or HVAC technician. Before servicing, shut off the fluid or gas supply and depressurize the line completely. Insert the tubing fully into the compression end before tightening the nut to ensure a proper ferrule seat. Do not overtighten the compression nut, as brass fittings can deform if excessive force is applied; hand-snug plus a small additional turn with a wrench is the standard practice for compression fittings.