Parker 372HB-8-8N Barbed Male Branch Tee 1/2 in Barb Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 372HB-8-8N is a single-barb male branch tee fitting designed for fluid-handling systems that require a reliable inline branch connection. Molded from nylon and finished in white, this fitting accepts 1/2-inch inside diameter tubing on the barbed port and connects to a 1/2-inch NPT male thread on the branch leg. It is rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure and handles temperatures from -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F, making it suitable for a wide range of liquid and low-pressure pneumatic service lines. The overall length is 2.52 inches. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and fluid-system installers typically use this fitting in food-service equipment, water treatment lines, and similar regulated applications.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, water filtration, food-service equipment, and fluid-transfer applications where FDA-compliant and NSF/ANSI 51-certified components are required by code or specification. The single-barb design grips tubing with 0.55-inch outside diameter securely without requiring additional hardware on the barbed end, while the NPT male thread provides a standard, wrench-tightenable branch connection to pipe fittings, manifolds, or valved assemblies. Minimum order quantity is 5 units.

Key Features

• Single-barb design grips 1/2-inch ID tubing with 0.55-inch OD without clamps on standard low-pressure service
• 1/2-inch NPT male thread for direct connection to standard pipe fittings and manifolds
• Nylon construction resists corrosion and is compatible with a broad range of water-based fluids
• Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure
• Operating temperature range: -40 degrees F to 200 degrees F (-40 degrees C to 93.3 degrees C)
• FDA Compliant and certified to NSF/ANSI 51 for food-equipment applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for systems using 1/2-inch ID tubing with 0.55-inch OD and 1/2-inch NPT branch connections in food-service, water treatment, and general fluid-handling applications requiring FDA and NSF/ANSI 51 compliance.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified fluid-systems technician in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing codes. Depressurize and drain the line fully before removing any existing fitting or inserting this tee. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the NPT male thread per standard practice; do not overtighten, as nylon threads can crack under excess torque. Seat the barbed end fully into the tubing and verify the barb shoulder is flush against the tube end before pressurizing the system.