Parker W172PLP-6-8 Male Branch Tee Push-to-connect

Product Description

The PARKER W172PLP-6-8 is a push-to-connect male branch tee tube fitting designed for fast, tool-free tube connections in pneumatic and fluid distribution systems. It accepts 3/8-inch OD tubing on the tube ports and features a 1/2-inch NPT male threaded branch, all in a nickel-plated brass body rated to 300 psi maximum working pressure. The push-to-connect mechanism uses a black, flame-resistant button compliant with UL94 V-0, allowing quick tube insertion and release without additional fittings or sealants on the tube side. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and pipefitters install this fitting in low-pressure air, water, and compatible fluid lines where a reliable branch connection is needed.

This fitting is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving pneumatic controls, tubing distribution manifolds, or branched fluid circuits. The NPT male thread allows direct installation into a female-threaded port on a valve, manifold, or equipment panel. The operating temperature range runs from 0 degrees F to 200 degrees F, making it appropriate for both chilled and moderately heated service lines. Its compact profile and push-to-connect design make it a practical choice in tight equipment compartments where wrench clearance is limited.

Key Features

• Push-to-connect tube ports accept 3/8-inch OD tubing without tools or ferrules
• 1/2-inch NPT male branch thread for direct port installation
• Nickel-plated brass body for corrosion resistance in damp or humid environments
• 300 psi maximum working pressure rating
• UL94 V-0 compliant black flame-resistant release button
• Nitrile O-ring seals for compatibility with common pneumatic and water service fluids

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style push-to-connect branch tee for pneumatic and fluid tubing systems using 3/8-inch OD tube and 1/2-inch NPT female-threaded ports.

Installation Notes

Depressurize and de-energize the system fully before removing or installing any fittings. Ensure NPT threads are properly sealed with thread sealant tape or compound per applicable codes such as IFGC or IPC. Insert tubing until it bottoms out in the push-to-connect port to achieve a full seal. To release tubing, press the release button while pulling the tube back; inspect tubing cut ends for squareness and burrs before reinsertion.