Parker 38891014 Push-to-connect Tube Fitting 1/4 Inch Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 38891014 is a push-to-connect tube fitting with a male NPT thread configuration, designed for inline tube-to-tube connections with a threaded male port. Constructed from stainless steel, this fitting handles a maximum working pressure of 290 psi and incorporates an FKM O-ring seal for reliable fluid or gas containment. The push-to-connect design allows for tool-free tube insertion and quick assembly in tight plumbing or instrumentation runs. It is suited for HVAC, refrigeration, and fluid-handling applications where corrosion resistance and a leak-free connection are required. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and instrumentation mechanics are the typical installers.

This fitting is used in residential and commercial systems where stainless steel construction is specified for corrosion resistance or media compatibility. The 1/4 inch NPT male thread allows it to mate directly with standard NPT female ports on valves, manifolds, or equipment panels. The tube-to-male configuration makes it a common choice in refrigerant lines, compressed-air circuits, and chemical-transfer plumbing where both push-connect convenience and threaded interface are needed in a single component. Sold in a package quantity of two.

Key Features

• Stainless steel body for corrosion resistance in demanding fluid and gas service
• FKM O-ring seal provides reliable containment across a range of media
• Push-to-connect ends allow tool-free tube insertion and fast assembly
• 1/4 inch male NPT thread mates with standard female NPT ports
• Rated to 290 psi maximum working pressure
• Tube outside diameter of 10.00 mm (approximately 0.39 inches)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for systems using 10 mm outside diameter tubing with 1/4 inch NPT male threaded connections in plumbing, HVAC, or fluid-handling applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician following applicable IPC or IFGC guidelines. Depressurize and isolate the system completely before removing or installing any fitting. Ensure the tube end is cut cleanly and deburred before inserting into the push-connect port to maintain seal integrity. Hand-thread the NPT connection until snug, then tighten per standard NPT assembly practice, taking care not to over-torque the stainless body.