Value Collection SS-MC-FT8-MN6 Compression Male Connector

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SS-MC-FT8-MN6 is a stainless steel compression tube male connector used to join a 1/2-inch OD tube to a 3/8-inch male NPT threaded port. It features compression ends on the tube side and a male MNPT thread on the fitting end, creating a secure, leak-resistant connection in fluid or gas systems. Constructed from 316 stainless steel, this connector meets ASTM A182, A213, A269, A276, and A479 standards, as well as DIN EN10122-5 and DIN EN10272. Its overall length is 1.71 inches. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors install this type of fitting in instrumentation, process piping, and utility lines where stainless material and a reliable tube-to-threaded-port transition are required.

This connector is suited for residential and commercial installations where stainless steel corrosion resistance is required, such as in chemical, water treatment, food processing, or HVAC fluid line applications. The compression-by-MNPT configuration allows technicians to make a tube-to-pipe transition without welding or soldering. It is particularly common in instrumentation tubing runs and mechanical system tie-ins where NPT-threaded ports are already present on valves, sensors, or manifolds.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction meets ASTM A182, A213, A269, A276, and A479 standards
• Compression x MNPT end configuration allows direct tube-to-threaded-port connection
• 1/2-inch tube OD compression end with 3/8-inch male NPT thread
• Overall length of 1.71 inches for compact inline installation
• Complies with DIN EN10122-5 and DIN EN10272 for international specification applications
• Single-piece unit, sold individually

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use stainless steel compression fitting compatible with 1/2-inch OD tubing and 3/8-inch NPT threaded ports in instrumentation and process piping systems. Cross-references Swagelok part number SS-810-1-6.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter in accordance with applicable IPC and local mechanical codes. Shut off system pressure and depressurize the line completely before disassembling or installing any compression fitting. Do not overtighten the compression nut, as this can deform the ferrule and compromise the seal. Inspect tubing end for squareness and burrs before inserting into the compression body.