Parker 2MBT2N-316 Compression Male Branch Tee 1/8-27

Product Description

The PARKER 2MBT2N-316 is a stainless steel compression tube male branch tee designed for high-pressure fluid and gas line applications. It provides a three-way connection using two compression ports and one male NPT port, allowing a branch takeoff from a continuous tube run. Constructed from 316 stainless steel, this fitting handles extreme temperature ranges and demanding pressure conditions, making it a reliable choice for instrumentation, process, and mechanical systems. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and instrumentation technicians typically work with this fitting in industrial and commercial installations.

This fitting is suited for applications where a branch connection is needed on a 1/8-inch OD tube line with a 1/8-27 NPT threaded branch outlet. Common install scenarios include hydraulic instrumentation tubing, pneumatic control lines, chemical process piping, and refrigeration or cryogenic systems that require corrosion-resistant fittings. The wide temperature tolerance from -425 degrees F to 1200 degrees F makes it appropriate for both cryogenic service and high-temperature process environments.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in harsh chemical and process environments
• Maximum working pressure rated at 10900 psi, suitable for high-pressure instrumentation lines
• Operating temperature range from -425 degrees F to 1200 degrees F covers cryogenic through high-heat applications
• Compression x Compression x MNPT end connections allow inline tube continuation with a threaded branch outlet
• 1/8-inch tube OD with 1/8-27 NPT thread for precise fitment in small-bore tubing systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for 1/8-inch OD tube systems requiring a male branch tee with 1/8-27 NPT threaded outlet in stainless steel construction.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pipefitter, plumber, or instrumentation technician following applicable codes such as ASME B31.1 or B31.3 for process piping. Depressurize and isolate the line completely before disassembly or fitting installation. Compression fittings require correct tube preparation including cutting square and deburring the tube end before seating the ferrule. Do not overtighten the compression nut, as this can deform the ferrule and compromise the seal.