Description
This Techcon stainless steel fitting connects 1/4 inch OD tubing to a 3/8 inch NPT male thread, giving maintenance teams a compact dispenser parts option for fluid lines, pressure pots, manifolds, and valve-feed hardware. Use it when a dispensing station needs a durable tube-to-thread connection without stacking extra adapters.
Where these dispenser parts fit
Tube fittings are small items, but they shape how cleanly a fluid bench runs. A loose, corroded, or mismatched fitting can introduce air, create leaks, or make a valve look inconsistent even when the controller and fluid are behaving correctly. This stainless fitting belongs in the same maintenance area as cartridge hardware, hose, a mixing nozzle, a 2 part mixing nozzle, or a JB Weld mixing nozzle adapter when the workcell handles several package types and dispense setups.
The 1/4 inch OD tube side supports common small fluid lines. The 3/8 inch NPT male side threads into compatible ports on manifolds, pots, adapters, or other station hardware. Confirm the thread size, tube OD, sealing method, and material compatibility before installation. If the fitting is replacing a plastic or brass part, check the surrounding hardware too, since a damaged thread or worn tube end can continue to leak after the fitting is changed.
How these dispenser parts support uptime
Keep replacement fittings on hand for rebuilds, line changes, and leak repairs. During installation, cut tubing square, seat it fully, and avoid side load that can pull the tube out of alignment. After the station is pressurized, check the fitting before increasing pressure or changing dispense settings. A stable connection helps the valve receive fluid consistently, which makes bead size, shot timing, and start-stop behavior easier to tune.
Stainless fitting specs
| SKU | TECP3000042 |
|---|---|
| Part type | Tube-through fitting |
| Tube connection | 1/4 in OD tube |
| Thread connection | 3/8 in NPT male |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Use | Dispensing fluid-line hardware |
Order this fitting with tubing, caps, cartridges, and matching valve accessories for the same station. For related hardware, browse Chemical Concepts dispensing, mixers, and nozzles. For manufacturer category context, visit Techcon.
Need Help?
Need help matching dispenser parts to tubing, NPT ports, or dispense equipment? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].
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