1/4 in. x 1/8 in. Compression x Male Heavy Pattern 90 Needle Valve
1/4 in. x 1/8 in. Compression x Male Heavy Pattern 90 Needle Valve
Sizes in This Series
90° angle Compression x Male NPT needle valves. Jump to another size or add it straight to your cart:
| Size | Part # | Price | Cart |
| 1/4 x 1/8 in. (this page) | 46011X | $21.99 | — |
| 3/8 x 1/4 in. | 46016 | $14.99 | Add to cart |
Overview
The Midland Industries 46011X is a heavy-pattern 90° angle needle valve with 1/4 in. Compression x 1/8 in. Male NPT connections. Rated to 150 psi over a -45 to 250°F range, its right-angle brass body redirects flow while giving the fine, repeatable throttling needle valves provide. The pressed-on steel handle makes precise metering easy in tight instrumentation and tubing runs.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Midland Industries |
| Part Number (MPN) | 46011X |
| Nominal Size | 1/4 x 1/8 in. |
| End Connections | Compression x Male NPT (90° angle) |
| Valve Type | Needle valve, heavy pattern |
| Pressure Rating | 150 psi |
| Temperature Range | -45 to 250°F |
| Lead Content | Contains lead |
Materials of Construction
| Body Material | Brass |
| Handle Material | Steel |
Typical Applications
Needle valves are built for fine flow metering and throttling where gradual, precise control matters. The 90° pattern of the 46011X lets you turn a corner and meter flow in a single fitting, ideal for compact instrumentation panels, gauge and sampling lines, and refrigeration or low-flow tubing where a compression inlet meets a male-threaded port.
Cross-Reference and Interchange
This valve cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: A555 . Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, end connections, and the rating for a direct fit, or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.
Sizing and Installation Resources
- How to Choose the Right Valve
- Valve Pressure & Temperature Ratings Chart
- NPT Thread Tightening: Turns Past Hand Tight
- Teflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a needle valve used for?
A needle valve uses a fine tapered stem for precise, gradual control of low flow rates, ideal for metering, throttling, and instrumentation rather than fast on/off service.
What does the 90° heavy pattern mean?
The body turns flow 90 degrees, letting you meter and change direction in one fitting; heavy pattern refers to the robust forged body for durability.
How does a compression connection work?
A compression end seals onto tubing with a ferrule and nut, no threading of the tube required, while the opposite end here is male NPT pipe thread.
Flare vs. compression: which do I need?
Match the existing fitting on your line. Compression seals on plain tubing with a ferrule; flare requires a flared tube end. Confirm before ordering.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.