Value Collection SS-MBT-FT4-MN4 Compression Male Branch Tee

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SS-MBT-FT4-MN4 is a stainless steel compression tube male branch tee designed for high-integrity tube-to-pipe connections in instrumentation, process, and fluid-handling systems. It accepts 1/4 inch tube OD on two compression ends and transitions to a 1/4 inch male NPT threaded outlet, allowing a branch takeoff from a compression tube run to a threaded pipe port. Constructed from 316 stainless steel to Material Grade 316 and conforming to multiple ASTM and DIN standards, this fitting is suited for corrosive-fluid and high-purity applications. Overall length is 1.06 inches. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and instrumentation technicians are the typical installers.

This fitting is used in residential and commercial fluid systems where a compression tubing line requires a branch connection to a male NPT-threaded port. Common applications include hydraulic instrument tubing, pneumatic control lines, chemical process lines, and compressed gas distribution where stainless steel is required for corrosion resistance. End connections are Compression x Compression x MNPT, following NPT thread standards. The Swagelok equivalent reference part number is SS-400-3-4TTM, making this a compatible cross-reference option for that fitting specification.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction meets ASTM A182, A213, A269, A276, and A479 as well as DIN EN10122-5 and DIN EN10272
• Compression x Compression x MNPT end connections allow a tube branch takeoff to a threaded pipe port without welding or soldering
• 1/4 inch tube OD compression ends paired with 1/4 inch male NPT threaded outlet
• Compact overall length of 1.06 inches for installations with limited clearance
• Cross-references to Swagelok part number SS-400-3-4TTM

Compatibility

Designed as a direct cross-reference replacement for Swagelok part number SS-400-3-4TTM. Suitable for use in any system accepting 1/4 inch OD tube compression fittings with a 1/4 inch NPT male branch outlet conforming to NPT and UNF thread standards.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber, pipefitter, or qualified instrumentation technician. Shut off and depressurize the fluid or gas system completely before disassembling any fittings. Compression fittings require proper tube preparation — ensure tube ends are cut square, deburred, and fully inserted before tightening the compression nut. Follow applicable codes such as the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or relevant ASTM standards for the system type.