Parker 169VL-10-8 Compression Male Elbow 1/2-14

Product Description

The PARKER 169VL-10-8 is a brass compression tube male elbow fitting designed to connect tubing to a male NPT threaded port at a 90-degree angle. It uses Parker's Vibra-Lok compression style, which provides a secure, vibration-resistant seal without soldering or flaring. The fitting is rated for a maximum working pressure of 100 psi and connects a compression end to a 1/2-14 MNPT thread. It is suited for fluid and gas line applications in HVAC, plumbing, and light industrial systems. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters install this type of fitting when routing tubing into threaded fittings or equipment ports.

This fitting is used in residential and light commercial systems where tubing must transition to a male NPT threaded connection at a right angle. Common applications include refrigerant line accessories, water supply connections, and instrument tubing in equipment panels. The Vibra-Lok compression design makes it well suited for installations subject to vibration or where open-flame work is not practical. The 1/2-14 thread size fits standard NPT ports found on valves, manifolds, and equipment fittings across multiple trades.

Key Features

• Vibra-Lok compression style provides a vibration-resistant, no-solder connection
• Brass construction offers corrosion resistance in fluid and gas service
• Maximum working pressure rated at 100 psi
• Compression x MNPT end connections for tube-to-threaded-port transitions
• 1/2-14 NPT thread size fits standard male NPT ports
• 90-degree male elbow configuration simplifies routing in tight spaces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression fitting replacement for systems requiring a Compression x MNPT male elbow with a 1/2-14 thread and Vibra-Lok compression style in brass construction.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber, HVAC technician, or pipefitter. Shut off and depressurize the line before disassembly or fitting installation. Ensure tubing is cut square and deburred before inserting into the compression end, and tighten the compression nut according to standard practice for the tubing material and diameter. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the MNPT threads as required by local plumbing or mechanical codes.