Parker 169PTC-10-6 90 Male Elbow 5/8 Od 3/8 Nptf Brass Dot

Product Description

The PARKER 169PTC-10-6 is a push-to-connect 90-degree male elbow tube fitting designed for air brake and pneumatic plumbing systems. Constructed from brass, it connects a 5/8-inch outside diameter tube on each tube port to a 3/8-inch NPTF male threaded port, allowing a right-angle direction change without cutting or flaring the tubing. The push-to-connect mechanism provides a secure, leak-resistant connection with a working pressure rating of 250 psi and a service range of -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F. Licensed installers and fleet technicians working on DOT-regulated air brake systems rely on this fitting for its compliance with FMVSS 571.106, SAE J2494, SAE J2494-3, and SAE J844 standards.

This fitting is intended for use in commercial vehicle air brake lines and other pneumatic tubing applications where a 90-degree male elbow configuration is required. Its DOT Air Brake designation makes it appropriate for regulated over-the-road and trailer brake circuits. The nitrile O-ring provides a reliable seal compatible with compressed air service. Typical installations include tractor-trailer brake systems, air suspension lines, and industrial pneumatic plumbing requiring a tube-to-NPTF transition at a right angle.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design for tool-free tube insertion on both tube ports
• 90-degree male elbow configuration for right-angle routing
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in compressed air service
• Nitrile O-ring seal rated for continuous air brake duty
• DOT Air Brake Fitting compliant with FMVSS 571.106, SAE J2494, SAE J2494-3, and SAE J844
• Rated to 250 psi maximum working pressure

Compatibility

Designed as a DOT-compliant OEM-style air brake fitting for 5/8-inch OD tubing systems using 3/8-inch NPTF male thread connections on commercial and fleet pneumatic brake circuits.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified vehicle brake technician or licensed pneumatic systems installer in accordance with applicable DOT and SAE requirements. Depressurize the air brake system completely before removing or installing any fittings. Ensure tubing is cut cleanly and squarely and that the tube end is fully seated in the push-to-connect port before pressurizing. Verify the NPTF threaded port is torqued to the fitting body using a wrench on the hex flats, not on the tubing or connector body.