Parker 172CA-6-2 Compression Male Branch Tee Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 172CA-6-2 is a brass compression tube male branch tee designed for use in fluid and pneumatic line assemblies where a branch connection is needed without cutting or threading the main run. The fitting uses compression connections on two ports and a male NPTF threaded port on the branch, allowing a secure, leak-resistant joint on tubing runs. Rated to 1000 psi maximum working pressure, it handles temperatures from -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F. The NPTF thread standard ensures a pressure-tight seal at the male threaded connection. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and instrumentation installers commonly use this fitting in copper or compatible tubing systems.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications where a branch takeoff is required on a compression tubing line. The 1/8-27 thread size makes it appropriate for small-bore instrumentation lines, refrigeration sensing lines, control pneumatics, and similar low-volume fluid or gas distribution circuits. It installs without brazing or soldering, which reduces labor time and makes it suitable for field service work where open-flame procedures are restricted or impractical.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance and durability in fluid and gas service
• Compression x Compression x MNPT end connections for versatile inline branch connections
• 1/8-27 NPTF male thread provides a pressure-tight threaded port without a separate sealant in many applications
• Rated to 1000 psi maximum working pressure
• Wide temperature range: -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• No brazing or soldering required for the compression ends

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for small-bore compression tube systems using 1/8-27 NPTF threaded branch connections in fluid or pneumatic applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or instrumentation fitters in accordance with applicable system codes. Depressurize and isolate the tubing line completely before disassembly or fitting installation. Ensure tubing ends are cut square and deburred before seating into the compression ferrules to achieve a proper seal. Do not overtighten the compression nuts; follow the fitting manufacturer's standard turn-past-finger-tight procedure for compression fittings.