Parker 372HB-8-4PP Male Branch Tee 1/2 in Barb 1/4 in Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 372HB-8-4PP is a single-barb male branch tee fitting designed for connecting flexible tubing to NPT-threaded ports in fluid-handling systems. Constructed from black polypropylene, this fitting accepts 1/2 inch inner diameter tubing on its barbed ends and terminates with a 1/4 inch NPT male thread. It is rated for working pressures up to 125 psi and handles temperatures from 0 degrees F to 212 degrees F, making it suitable for a wide range of liquid conveyance applications. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and equipment service professionals install this type of fitting in both commercial and light industrial environments.

This fitting is suited for use in food-service equipment, beverage dispensing systems, water filtration assemblies, and similar fluid-handling applications where FDA-compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 certified components are required. Its branch tee configuration allows a single male NPT connection to split into two barbed tubing runs, or a barbed tubing line to be diverted to a threaded port. The polypropylene construction resists corrosion and is compatible with many common water-based fluids encountered in HVAC, plumbing, and food equipment service.

Key Features

• Single-barb male branch tee configuration for connecting 1/2 inch ID flexible tubing to a 1/4 inch NPT threaded port
• Polypropylene construction provides corrosion resistance and lightweight handling
• Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range from 0 degrees F to 212 degrees F (up to 100 degrees C)
• FDA Compliant and NSF/ANSI 51 certified for use in food-equipment and potable-water-adjacent applications
• Compact overall length of 2.52 inches for use in space-constrained assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for systems using 1/2 inch ID flexible tubing and 1/4 inch NPT threaded ports in food-service, beverage, filtration, and light-duty fluid-handling equipment.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers or qualified equipment technicians. Shut off fluid supply and relieve system pressure completely before disconnecting or installing any fittings. Ensure tubing is cut cleanly and seated fully past the barb for a secure, leak-free connection. Verify that the NPT male thread is compatible with the receiving female port material and apply appropriate thread sealant per applicable IPC guidelines.