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

Product Description

The PARKER 169VL-8-8 is a brass compression tube male elbow fitting designed to connect tubing to a male NPT port at a 90-degree angle. It uses Parker's Vibra-Lok compression style, which provides a secure, vibration-resistant seal without the need for flaring or soldering. The fitting is rated for a maximum working pressure of 250 psi and handles temperatures from -30 degrees F to 275 degrees F. It carries a 1/2-14 thread size with an MPT thread standard. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and fluid system installers use this fitting in hydraulic, pneumatic, and general fluid transfer lines where a reliable elbow transition between compression tubing and a threaded port is required.

This elbow fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving tubing runs that require a directional change at a male NPT connection point. The Compression x MNPT end configuration makes it a direct-connect solution in systems where tube-to-thread transitions are common, such as instrumentation lines, refrigeration tubing circuits, and hydraulic plumbing assemblies. It meets ISO 6149 and SAE J1926 standards, making it appropriate for systems where conformance to those specifications is required.

Key Features

• Vibra-Lok compression style provides vibration-resistant, no-flare tube connection
• Brass construction offers corrosion resistance in fluid and gas service
• Rated to 250 psi maximum working pressure
• Meets ISO 6149 and SAE J1926 standards
• 1/2-14 MPT thread for direct connection to standard male NPT ports
• Operational temperature range of -30 degrees F to 275 degrees F

Compatibility

Designed for use in compression tubing systems requiring a male elbow transition to an NPT-threaded port, conforming to ISO 6149 and SAE J1926 specifications. No specific model or system compatibility data was provided in the product input.

Installation Notes

This fitting is installed by licensed plumbers or qualified fluid system technicians. Shut off and depressurize the line completely before disassembly or installation. Hand-tighten the compression nut first, then snug with a wrench — do not overtighten, as brass fittings can deform. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the NPT threads per the system's applicable code requirements, referencing IPC or IFGC guidelines as appropriate to the application.