Parker 2 Sbu-s Male Branch Tee 1/8 Inch Nptf Flareless

Product Description

The PARKER 2 SBU-S is a flareless bite-type tube male branch tee fitting designed for use in fluid and pneumatic line assemblies. This fitting accepts a 1/8-inch tube outside diameter and connects via a 1/8-inch NPTF male thread. The bite-type design eliminates the need for flared tube ends, instead using a ferrule that bites into the tube wall to create a leak-resistant mechanical seal. It is a compact, single-piece branch fitting that splits one line into two directional paths at a tee configuration. Plumbers, pipefitters, and fluid system technicians typically install this type of fitting in hydraulic, pneumatic, or instrumentation tubing circuits.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial fluid system applications where small-diameter tubing must be branched off a main line. The 1/8-inch NPTF thread provides a dry-seal connection at the male port, reducing the likelihood of thread-to-thread leakage without requiring additional sealant in many applications. It is commonly found in pneumatic control lines, instrumentation panels, and low-pressure hydraulic circuits where compact fittings and reliable sealing are priorities.

Key Features

• Flareless bite-type design eliminates tube flaring during installation
• 1/8-inch NPTF male thread provides a dry-seal tapered thread connection
• 1/8-inch tube outside diameter compatibility for small-bore tubing circuits
• Branch tee configuration allows a single line to split into two flow paths
• Compact form factor suited for tight instrumentation and panel installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for flareless bite-type tube fitting assemblies using 1/8-inch OD tubing with 1/8-inch NPTF male thread connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pipefitter, plumber, or fluid systems technician familiar with flareless bite-type fitting assembly procedures. Depressurize and isolate the system completely before disassembling any fittings or tubing. The bite-type ferrule requires proper tube preparation including a clean, square-cut tube end free of burrs before insertion and tightening. Follow the fitting manufacturer's pre-swaging or tightening procedure to ensure the ferrule seats correctly without over-tightening, which can damage the tube wall.