Parker GAMS-42 Compression Male Straight Adapter 1/4 in

Product Description

The PARKER GAMS-42 is a compression tube male straight adapter designed for 1/4 inch outside diameter tubing. It connects a compression tube fitting to a male pipe thread end in a single straight-through configuration. The body and grip components are made from Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), making this adapter well suited for chemically aggressive media and high-purity fluid handling applications. The plastic grip type seats the tube securely without metal-on-tube contact. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and instrumentation technicians working with fluoropolymer tubing systems are the typical installers of this fitting.

This adapter is used in systems where fluoropolymer tubing must transition to a male threaded pipe connection. Common applications include chemical process lines, laboratory gas distribution, high-purity water systems, and semiconductor fabrication support lines. Its PFA and PTFE construction resists corrosion, broad chemical attack, and elevated service temperatures, making it appropriate for both light commercial and industrial fluid conveyance where metal fittings are unsuitable.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch tube outside diameter compression connection for fluoropolymer tubing
• PFA and PTFE construction for broad chemical resistance and high-purity compatibility
• Plastic grip type provides secure tube retention without metallic tube contact
• Male straight adapter configuration enables direct transition to male pipe thread end
• Sold individually — package quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style compression fitting for use with 1/4 inch OD fluoropolymer tubing in chemical, high-purity, or instrumentation fluid line assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified plumber or instrumentation technician familiar with compression fittings and fluoropolymer tubing. Shut off all fluid supply and depressurize the line completely before removing or installing any fitting. Do not overtighten compression fittings — follow the fitting manufacturer's hand-tight-plus-turns guidance appropriate for plastic body fittings to avoid cracking the body or deforming the tube. Verify thread type and size on the male pipe end before assembly to ensure a leak-free connection.