Parker 364PTC-8 Push-to-connect Union Tee 1/2 Inch Od

Product Description

The PARKER 364PTC-8 is a push-to-connect union tee tube fitting designed for tube-to-tube connections in fluid and pneumatic distribution systems. The push-to-connect design allows tool-free tube insertion, reducing installation time in both new construction and retrofit applications. Built from composite material with a nitrile O-ring seal, this fitting handles working pressures up to 250 psi. It accepts 1/2 inch OD tubing on all three ports, making it suited for branching lines in plumbing, HVAC, and light industrial fluid handling systems. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters are the typical installers.

This union tee is commonly used in residential and light commercial applications where a tube line must be split into two directions without threaded connections. The 1/2 inch OD tube compatibility makes it a practical choice for compressed air distribution, potable water systems, and hydronic branch lines. Its composite construction performs well in corrosive or moisture-rich environments where metal fittings may be less desirable. The single-piece, sold-individually packaging suits both field service and shop assembly applications.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design allows tool-free tube insertion and release
• Composite body construction for corrosion resistance in wet or chemically active environments
• Nitrile O-ring seal provides reliable sealing across a broad range of fluid media
• Rated to 250 psi working pressure
• Three-port union tee configuration for in-line tube branching without reducers or adapters
• Accepts 1/2 inch OD tubing on all ports

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style push-to-connect replacement or add-on fitting for tube-to-tube union tee applications using 1/2 inch OD tubing in fluid and pneumatic systems.

Installation Notes

Installation does not require tools for tube insertion, but the system must be fully depressurized and drained before removing or installing any fitting. Confirm tube OD and cut ends are clean, square, and free of burrs before insertion to ensure a proper O-ring seal. Follow applicable plumbing codes such as the IPC or local jurisdiction requirements when used in potable water systems. Verify that the nitrile O-ring material is compatible with the fluid media in the system before installation.