1/4 in. OD x 1/8 in. Male NPT Elbow with #26003
1/4 in. OD x 1/8 in. Male NPT Elbow with #26003
Sizes in This Series
Brass captive-sleeve 90-deg compression x male NPT elbows. Jump to another size or add it straight to your cart:
| Size | Part # | Price | Cart |
| 3/16 in. Comp x 1/8 in. MNPT | 26221B | $4.86 | Add to cart |
| 3/16 in. Comp x 1/4 in. MNPT | 26223 | $4.23 | Add to cart |
| 1/4 in. Comp x 1/8 in. MNPT (this page) | 26224B | $2.09 | — |
Overview
The Midland 26224B is a brass barstock captive-sleeve 90-degree male elbow that turns a 1/4 in. OD compression tube line into a 1/8 in. male NPTF port. The compact machined body and retained brass ferrule make it a go-to for tight-radius turns on instrument and chemical-metering tubing against panels and pump bodies.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 26224B |
| Fitting Type | 90-deg Male Elbow (barstock) |
| Connection 1 | 1/4 in. OD Compression |
| Connection 2 | 1/8 in. Male NPTF |
| Thread Size 1 | 5/16-24 |
| Thread Size 2 | 1/8-27 |
| Temperature Rating | -65°F to 250°F |
Materials of Construction
| Body | Brass (barstock) |
| Sleeve / Nut | Brass (captive) |
Typical Applications
Use the 26224B to make a 90-degree turn from 1/4 in. tubing into a 1/8 in. female NPT port on gauges, transmitters, solenoid valves, and small metering pumps where space behind a panel or near a pump head is tight.
Cross-Reference and Interchange
This brass compression elbow cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: 169CA-4-4. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, connections, and rating, or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.
Sizing and Installation Resources
- Compression Fitting Sizing Chart
- NPT Thread Tightening: Turns Past Hand Tight
- Teflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope
- Metering Pump Chemical Compatibility Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which end takes the tube?
The 1/4 in. compression end takes the tube; the 1/8 in. male NPTF end threads into a tapped port.
What does barstock mean?
The elbow is machined from solid brass bar, giving a compact, dimensionally tight body.
Do I seal the threads?
Apply PTFE tape or pipe dope to the male NPT thread only; not on the compression side.
What is the temperature limit?
Rated for -65°F to 250°F service.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.