Parker 8FBC8N-316 Bulkhead Female Connector 1/2-14 Npt

Product Description

The PARKER 8FBC8N-316 is a compression tube bulkhead female connector designed for routing tubing through panels, bulkheads, or enclosures while maintaining a secure, leak-resistant seal. Constructed from stainless steel, this fitting handles a maximum working pressure of 6300 psi and operates across an extreme temperature range of -425 degrees F to 1200 degrees F. The 1/2-14 NPT thread connects a compression-style tube end on one side to a female NPT port on the other, making it suitable for high-pressure fluid and gas transfer lines in demanding industrial and mechanical systems. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and fluid system technicians are the primary installers of this fitting type.

This bulkhead connector is suited for high-pressure process piping, instrumentation lines, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic circuits where tubing must pass cleanly through a panel or wall. The stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for corrosive environments, high-temperature service, and cryogenic applications given its rated minimum temperature of -425 degrees F. It is commonly found in industrial facilities, refineries, chemical processing plants, and HVAC mechanical rooms where panel-mounted tube penetrations are required.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and handles extreme thermal cycling
• Maximum working pressure of 6300 psi for high-pressure fluid and gas service
• Wide temperature range from -425 degrees F to 1200 degrees F, including cryogenic service
• Compression x FNPT end connections allow direct tube-to-pipe transition through a bulkhead
• 1/2-14 NPT thread standard ensures compatibility with standard pipe fittings and ports
• Single-piece unit sold individually with no minimum order requirement beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-install compression bulkhead fitting for high-pressure tubing systems using 1/2-14 NPT threaded connections with compression tube terminations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed pipefitter or plumber familiar with high-pressure compression fittings and NPT threaded connections. Depressurize and isolate the system fully before removing or installing any fitting. Apply appropriate thread sealant to the NPT side per the applicable piping code, such as ASME B31.3 for process piping. Do not overtighten the compression nut, as stainless steel fittings can gall; hand-tighten then advance to the manufacturer-recommended turn count for the tube diameter in use.