Parker FAME-42 Compression Female Adapter Elbow 1/4 in

Product Description

The PARKER FAME-42 is a compression tube female adapter elbow designed for fluid and gas line connections in instrumentation and process tubing systems. It accepts 0.25 inch outside diameter tubing and converts to a female threaded port using a compression-style grip fitting. Constructed from Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), this elbow delivers excellent chemical resistance and is suited for high-purity or corrosive media applications. The plastic grip body keeps the assembly lightweight at 0.05 pounds. Licensed HVAC, plumbing, and process technicians install this type of fitting where a 90-degree direction change is needed at a female-threaded port.

This fitting is used in residential and commercial instrumentation lines, chemical process tubing, compressed gas distribution, and HVAC refrigerant or analytical sampling circuits where PFA or PTFE wetted materials are required. The elbow configuration is appropriate wherever a tube-to-female-thread transition must change flow direction without additional unions or tees. Its single-piece compression design allows for a secure, leak-resistant connection without soldering, brazing, or special tooling beyond a standard wrench.

Key Features

• Accepts 0.25 inch OD tubing with a compression-style grip for a secure, tool-assisted seal
• PFA and PTFE construction provides broad chemical compatibility and resistance to corrosive media
• 90-degree female adapter elbow geometry eliminates the need for additional elbow unions
• Plastic grip body keeps overall weight minimal at 0.05 pounds
• Single-piece compression design requires no soldering, brazing, or adhesives

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression fitting for 0.25 inch OD tubing runs requiring a female adapter elbow transition in instrumentation, process, or HVAC tubing systems.

Installation Notes

This fitting is typically installed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or instrumentation technicians. Isolate and depressurize the tubing circuit completely before removing or installing any compression fitting. Ensure tubing ends are cut square and deburred before insertion to achieve a reliable compression seal. Follow all applicable plumbing and mechanical codes for the jurisdiction where the fitting is being installed.