Value Collection 16333 Steel Flared Tube Connector

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 16333 is a steel flared tube connector designed for hydraulic and fluid-system line connections in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial piping applications. It features a 37-degree flare seat on the tube end and an ORB (O-Ring Boss) port on the opposite end, providing a reliable, leak-resistant joint between a flared tube and a straight-thread ORB port. The tube outside diameter is 1/4 inch, and the thread size is 7/16-20 on the flare side by 1/2-20 on the ORB side. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and pipefitters use this fitting to transition between flared copper or steel tubing and ORB-ported components such as valves, manifolds, and equipment blocks.

This connector is suited for residential and light commercial fluid systems where a 37-degree flare-to-ORB transition is required. Typical applications include refrigeration line sets, hydraulic assemblies, and fuel or oil delivery circuits where a metal-to-metal flare seat combined with an O-ring face seal port offers dependable sealing performance. This fitting is sold in a package quantity of five, making it practical for service technicians stocking a van or completing multiple connections on a single job.

Key Features

• 37-degree flare seat mates with standard 37-degree flared tubing for a metal-to-metal seal
• ORB (O-Ring Boss) port end accepts a straight-thread fitting with O-ring for a positive, leak-resistant connection
• 1/4 inch tube outside diameter accommodates common small-bore tubing used in refrigeration and hydraulic circuits
• Thread size 7/16-20 flare side by 1/2-20 ORB side for precise compatibility with matching ports and fittings
• Steel construction provides strength and durability in pressurized fluid and refrigerant line applications
• Packaged in quantities of five, convenient for multi-connection service work

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 37-degree flare-to-ORB connector for use with 1/4 inch OD flared tubing and 1/2-20 straight-thread ORB ports in hydraulic, refrigeration, and fluid piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified plumber, HVAC technician, or pipefitter familiar with flared tube connections and straight-thread ORB fittings. Before installation, depressurize and isolate the line completely. Inspect the flare seat and ORB port for nicks or debris that could compromise the seal, and verify the O-ring is properly seated on the ORB end before threading. Refer to applicable system pressure ratings and relevant codes such as ASHRAE, IFGC, or IPC as appropriate for the fluid being conveyed.