Parker VS269AB-4-6 Compression Male Elbow 1/4in Od Brass

Product Description

The PARKER VS269AB-4-6 is a brass compression tube male elbow fitting designed for use in pneumatic and hydraulic fluid line assemblies. It connects a 1/4-inch OD compression tube to a 3/8-18 male NPTF threaded port, creating a 90-degree directional change in the line. The fitting is rated to 400 psi maximum working pressure and handles temperatures from -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F. It meets D.O.T. FMVSS571.106 and SAE J246 standards, making it suitable for brake and fluid system applications where compliance is required. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and fleet mechanics are the typical installers for this type of compression fitting.

This fitting is used in residential, commercial, and mobile equipment fluid line installations where a tube-to-pipe transition at a 90-degree angle is needed. Common applications include air brake systems, fuel lines, and refrigerant or hydraulic tubing assemblies where DOT-compliant fittings are required. The compression-style end allows connection without flaring the tube, simplifying field installation. The NPTF thread provides a pressure-tight mechanical seal on the male pipe port side.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance and reliable sealing in fluid line service
• Compression x Male NPTF end connections allow tube-to-pipe transitions without tube flaring
• 400 psi maximum working pressure rating
• Wide temperature range: -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• Meets D.O.T. FMVSS571.106 and SAE J246 standards for compliant installations
• 90-degree male elbow configuration for routing lines around obstructions

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for fluid line systems requiring a 1/4-inch OD compression tube connection to a 3/8-18 NPTF male threaded port in DOT-compliant applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified plumber, HVAC technician, or fleet mechanic familiar with compression fittings and NPTF thread standards. Shut off and depressurize the fluid system completely before disconnecting or installing any fitting. Hand-tighten the compression nut first, then advance with a wrench per standard compression fitting practice — do not overtighten, as brass fittings can be damaged by excessive torque. Verify the tube end is cut clean and square before seating it into the compression sleeve.