Parker 169PTC-4-4 Push-to-connect 90 Male Elbow 1/4 Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 169PTC-4-4 is a push-to-connect 90-degree male elbow tube fitting designed for air brake and pneumatic plumbing applications. Constructed from brass, it connects 1/4 inch OD tubing to a 1/4 inch NPTF male thread with a 90-degree change in direction. The fitting is rated to 250 psi maximum working pressure and handles temperatures from -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F. It carries D.O.T. FMVSS571.106, SAE J2494, SAE J2494-3, and SAE J844 certifications, making it compliant for use in commercial vehicle air brake systems. A nitrile O-ring provides a reliable seal at the tube connection. Installation requires no tools for tube insertion, reducing assembly time on the bench or in the field.

This fitting is suited for commercial vehicle and heavy-duty equipment air brake lines as well as general pneumatic plumbing where push-to-connect convenience is required. The 90-degree male elbow configuration is commonly used where tubing must transition from a panel, valve body, or manifold port at a right angle. Its D.O.T. rating makes it appropriate for regulated air brake circuit work on trucks, trailers, and buses. Licensed technicians and fleet maintenance professionals handling air brake system repairs and installations are the primary users of this fitting.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design accepts 1/4 inch OD tubing without tools for fast assembly
• 90-degree male elbow routes tubing at a right angle from a 1/4 inch NPTF port
• Brass construction provides corrosion resistance in air and pneumatic service
• Rated to 250 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range of -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F
• D.O.T. certified per FMVSS571.106, SAE J2494, SAE J2494-3, and SAE J844 for air brake applications
• Nitrile O-ring for a positive tube seal

Compatibility

Designed for use in D.O.T.-compliant air brake systems accepting 1/4 inch OD tubing with 1/4 inch NPTF male threaded ports, consistent with commercial vehicle air brake plumbing requirements under SAE J844 and related standards.

Installation Notes

Air brake system work must be performed by qualified technicians in accordance with applicable D.O.T. and vehicle manufacturer requirements. Depressurize the air system completely before disconnecting or installing any fittings. Ensure the NPTF threads are clean and apply appropriate thread sealant if required by the application; push-to-connect ports require clean, burr-free tubing cut square for proper seating. Verify full tube insertion and pull back to confirm lock before returning the system to service.