Parker FAFS-44 Compression Tube Female Straight Adapter

Product Description

The PARKER FAFS-44 is a compression tube female straight adapter designed for low-contamination fluid and gas handling applications. It accepts a 1/4 inch tube OD and connects to a female pipe end using a compression-style grip mechanism with a plastic grip type. The body and wetted components are constructed from Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), two high-purity fluoropolymer materials selected for their chemical resistance and suitability in aggressive media. This fitting is commonly specified by plumbing, instrumentation, and industrial technicians working on high-purity or chemically demanding fluid systems.

This adapter is suited for residential and commercial applications where metal fittings are incompatible with the process fluid or where contamination control is critical. Typical installation scenarios include chemical feed lines, laboratory gas distribution, semiconductor process piping, and specialty HVAC refrigerant or fluid circuits requiring fluoropolymer wetted components. The straight female adapter configuration makes it a direct inline connection between a compression tube and a female-threaded pipe port.

Key Features

• PFA and PTFE fluoropolymer construction for broad chemical resistance
• Compression-style connection accepts 1/4 inch OD tubing
• Plastic grip type for secure tube retention without metal-to-tube contact
• Female straight adapter configuration for direct inline pipe-to-tube connections
• Lightweight at 0.05 pounds, suitable for compact or weight-sensitive installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation compression fitting for systems requiring 1/4 inch OD tube connections to female pipe ports in fluoropolymer-compatible fluid or gas circuits.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers or instrumentation technicians familiar with compression-style fluoropolymer fittings. Shut off all fluid or gas supply and depressurize the line fully before disassembly or fitting installation. Do not overtighten compression fittings; follow the fitting manufacturer torque guidance and standard practice for plastic-body compression connections to avoid cracking the fitting body. Local plumbing codes and applicable standards should be consulted before installation in regulated piping systems.