Parker VS68AB-10-8 Compression Tube Connector Brass

Product Description

The PARKER VS68AB-10-8 is a brass compression tube connector designed to join tubing to male NPT threaded ports in fluid and pneumatic line assemblies. It provides a compression-style end on one side and a male NPTF thread on the other, creating a secure, leak-resistant transition between tubing and pipe thread systems. Rated to 400 psi maximum working pressure, this connector handles a wide service temperature range from -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F. It is manufactured from brass, making it well suited for use with air, fuel, and hydraulic lines where corrosion resistance and reliable sealing are required. Licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, and fluid power installers routinely use this fitting in service and fabrication work.

This connector is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC, and mobile equipment applications where a compression tube must terminate at a threaded port or valve. Its 1/2-14 NPTF thread is a standard trade size found throughout gas, air, and fluid distribution systems. The fitting is packaged individually and is suitable for both new construction and repair work on tubing runs that require a reliable compression-to-NPT transition.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in air, fuel, and fluid service
• Compression x MNPT end connections for tube-to-pipe-thread transitions
• 400 psi maximum working pressure rating
• Wide temperature range: -65 degrees F to 250 degrees F
• 1/2-14 NPTF thread standard for broad compatibility with trade-standard ports
• Meets D.O.T. FMVSS571.106 and SAE J246 standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fitting for compression tube assemblies terminating at 1/2-14 NPTF male threaded ports in plumbing, HVAC, and mobile fluid power systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber, HVAC technician, or qualified fluid power mechanic. Shut off and depressurize the line completely before disassembling or installing compression fittings. Ensure tubing is cut square, deburred, and fully seated against the fitting stop before tightening the compression nut. Thread connections should be made in accordance with applicable IPC or IFGC standards for the service type involved.