Parker 8FEL4N-B Compression Female Elbow 1/4 in Brass

Product Description

The PARKER 8FEL4N-B is a brass compression tube female elbow fitting designed to connect compression tubing to female NPT threaded ports at a 90-degree angle. Built from brass for corrosion resistance and durability, this fitting handles a maximum working pressure of 2200 psi, making it suitable for demanding fluid and gas line applications. The compression-by-FNPT end connections allow a secure, leak-resistant joint without the need for soldering or flaring. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and instrumentation trades install this type of fitting in refrigeration, pneumatic, and fluid-transfer systems where a direction change and thread transition are needed in a single component.

This fitting is used in residential and commercial applications wherever a compression tube must transition to a female NPT port. Typical install scenarios include instrument tubing runs, control line connections, refrigerant piping accessories, and pneumatic control systems. The 1/4-inch thread size fits standard quarter-inch compression tubing and mates with 1/4-inch FNPT threaded ports on valves, manifolds, and control devices. The 90-degree elbow orientation helps route tubing cleanly in tight spaces where a straight fitting would create a sharp bend in the tubing.

Key Features

• Brass construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for fluid and gas service
• Maximum working pressure of 2200 psi supports high-pressure instrumentation and pneumatic lines
• Compression x FNPT end connections allow tubing-to-threaded-port transitions without soldering or flaring
• 90-degree elbow geometry routes tubing efficiently in confined installations
• 1/4-inch thread size fits standard quarter-inch compression tubing and FNPT ports

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression tube fitting for use in systems with 1/4-inch compression tubing and 1/4-inch female NPT threaded ports. Cross-references to Swagelok part number B-810-8-4.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or instrumentation mechanics. Depressurize and isolate the line completely before disassembling or installing any compression fitting. Use a backup wrench on the mating threaded port to prevent rotating downstream components when tightening. Apply thread sealant to the NPT threads in accordance with the applicable piping code and the fitting manufacturer guidelines; do not apply sealant to the compression end.