Parker A4ME4-MG Push-to-connect Male Elbow 1/4 in

Product Description

The PARKER A4ME4-MG is a push-to-connect male elbow tube fitting designed for tube-to-pipe connections in compressed air, pneumatic control, and light fluid distribution systems. It accepts 1/4 inch OD tubing on the push-in end and connects to 1/4 inch NPTF threaded pipe ports on the male thread end. The body is molded from polyoxymethylene (POM), a high-strength acetal resin that resists moisture, fuels, and common shop chemicals. Rated to 300 psi, this fitting is suited for moderate-pressure pneumatic and instrumentation lines. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and industrial maintenance techs install this type of fitting where a 90-degree direction change is needed between tubing and a threaded port.

This fitting is used in residential and light commercial applications wherever push-to-connect plumbing or pneumatic runs need to change direction at a threaded male port. Common install scenarios include condensate drain lines, pneumatic control tubing, refrigeration sensing lines, and general instrument air distribution. The elbow configuration is particularly useful in tight equipment cabinets or enclosures where straight fittings do not have clearance. The tan POM body is compatible with a wide range of tubing materials used in HVAC and plumbing service work.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect design allows tool-free tube insertion and secure retention
• 90-degree male elbow routes tubing perpendicular to a threaded port
• POM (polyoxymethylene) body rated to 300 psi for moderate-pressure service
• 1/4 inch NPTF male thread provides a pressure-rated, dryseal pipe connection
• 1/4 inch OD tubing compatibility suits common pneumatic and instrument line sizes
• Compact, lightweight construction at 0.02 pounds

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style push-to-connect replacement fitting for pneumatic, instrumentation, and light fluid distribution tubing systems using 1/4 inch OD tubing and 1/4 inch NPTF threaded ports.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or qualified HVAC technicians working on pneumatic control or fluid distribution systems. Depressurize and isolate the line before removing or installing any fitting. Insert tubing straight and fully into the push-in collet until seated; angled insertion can compromise the internal seal and grip ring. NPTF threads are self-sealing by design, but consult applicable system pressure requirements and local plumbing codes before completing the installation.