Value Collection SS-FC-FT4-FN4 Compression Connector 1/4 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SS-FC-FT4-FN4 is a stainless steel compression tube female connector designed to join 1/4-inch OD tubing to a 1/4-inch female pipe thread (FNPT) port. Built from 316 stainless steel, this fitting delivers corrosion resistance suited to harsh fluid and gas service environments. The compression end grips the tube mechanically without soldering or welding, while the FNPT end threads directly into standard NPT-ported valves, manifolds, or instrumentation. Overall length is 1.41 inches. Plumbers, pipefitters, and instrumentation technicians install this fitting in process, pneumatic, and utility piping systems where tube-to-pipe transitions are required.

This connector is suited for residential and commercial applications involving tubing runs that terminate at threaded pipe fittings. Typical uses include instrument sensing lines, pneumatic control tubing, hydraulic service lines, and fluid transfer systems where a leak-tight tube-to-NPT transition is needed. The 316 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for corrosive media, high-purity fluid service, and outdoor or marine-adjacent installations. Meets multiple ASTM and DIN standards governing stainless steel tubing fittings.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in demanding service environments
• Compression x FNPT end connections allow tool-tightened, no-solder tube-to-pipe transition
• 1/4-inch tube OD compression end accepts standard instrumentation and utility tubing
• 1/4-inch female NPT thread end mates with standard NPT-ported equipment and fittings
• Overall length of 1.41 inches fits compact installation spaces
• Compliant with ASTM A182, A213, A269, A276, A479 and DIN EN10122-5, DIN EN10272 standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting compatible with standard 1/4-inch OD compression tubing and 1/4-inch NPT female-ported valves, manifolds, and instrumentation bodies. Swagelok equivalent part number SS-400-7-4 is referenced in supplier data.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or qualified instrumentation technicians. Shut off and depressurize the system fully before making or breaking any compression fitting connection. Compression fittings should be tightened to snug hand-tight plus the manufacturer-recommended fractional turn using proper tube fitting wrenches — do not overtighten. Verify tube end is cleanly cut, deburred, and fully seated into the fitting body before applying final torque. Follow applicable IPC and ASME B31 piping code requirements for the service type.