Parker 72338908 Push-to-connect Male Elbow 1/4in Od

Product Description

The PARKER 72338908 is a push-to-connect male elbow tube fitting designed for quick, tool-free connections in pneumatic and fluid-handling systems. It accepts 1/4 inch OD tubing and terminates with a 1/8 inch NPTF male thread. The body is molded from bio-sourced Nylon 11, a material known for chemical resistance and flexibility across a wide service temperature range. An EPDM O-ring provides the primary tube seal. Rated to 230 psi, this fitting suits compressed air lines, low-pressure fluid circuits, and instrument tubing runs. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and industrial piping mechanics install these fittings where a direction change is needed without soldering or compression tooling.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving 1/4 inch OD tubing routed through tight spaces where a 90-degree change of direction is required. Typical installation scenarios include pneumatic control lines, condensate and drain tubing, low-pressure instrument air circuits, and similar small-bore piping systems. The push-to-connect mechanism allows fast insertion and positive retention, making it practical on service calls where speed and reliability both matter. The white Nylon 11 body is compatible with a range of media handled in HVAC and plumbing control circuits.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design allows tool-free tube insertion and secure retention up to 230 psi
• Bio-sourced Nylon 11 body offers strong chemical resistance and flexibility
• EPDM O-ring provides reliable tube seal across a broad service range
• 1/8 inch NPTF male thread for leak-resistant tapered thread engagement
• Accepts 1/4 inch OD tubing without additional fittings or compression sleeves
• Compact elbow geometry suited for direction changes in confined installations

Compatibility

Designed for use with 1/4 inch OD tubing in push-to-connect pneumatic and fluid-handling systems requiring a 1/8 inch NPTF male threaded port connection.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by plumbers, HVAC technicians, or piping mechanics working on low-pressure pneumatic or fluid circuits. Before servicing any line, depressurize the system completely and isolate the circuit at the nearest shutoff. Cut tubing square with a clean tube cutter and deburr the end before inserting into the fitting to ensure proper O-ring seating and full retention. Thread engagement should follow NPTF hand-tight-plus wrench-turn practice in accordance with applicable plumbing or mechanical codes.