{"product_id":"14x18-m-flare-x-m-needle-valve-46028","title":"1\/4 in. x 1\/8 in. Male Flare x Male Needle Valve","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midland Industries 46028 is a brass needle valve with 1\/4 in. Male Flare x 1\/8 in. Male NPT connections in a straight (inline) pattern. Built for fine, repeatable flow metering, it pairs a SAE flared inlet with a male-threaded outlet so you can throttle low-flow lines in refrigeration, HVAC, and instrumentation service. The needle stem gives smooth, gradual control rather than abrupt on\/off action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidland Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 x 1\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale Flare x Male NPT (straight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle valves are designed for fine flow metering and throttling where gradual, precise adjustment matters. The 46028 suits refrigeration and HVAC charging and metering lines, gauge and instrumentation hookups, and low-flow tubing where a flared tube end meets a male-threaded port. Its straight body keeps inlet and outlet inline for simple, compact plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing a competitor needle valve? Match nominal size (1\/4 x 1\/8 in.), connections (Male Flare x Male NPT), and type. Send us the part number you are crossing from and we will confirm the interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-right-valve\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/valve-pressure-temperature-ratings-chart\"\u003eValve Pressure \u0026amp; Temperature Ratings Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-thread-tightening-turns-past-hand-tight\"\u003eNPT Thread Tightening: Turns Past Hand Tight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a needle valve used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a flare connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA flare end seals against a matching flared tube using a coned 45° (SAE) seat and nut, common in refrigeration and HVAC tubing; the other end here is male NPT pipe thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlare vs. compression: which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch your existing line. Flare requires a flared tube end and seals metal-to-metal; compression seals on plain tubing with a ferrule. Confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a straight or angled valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 46028 is a straight inline pattern, keeping inlet and outlet on the same axis; a 90° version is offered separately for corner runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48646774653143,"sku":"46028","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_46028.jpg?v=1779367465","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/14x18-m-flare-x-m-needle-valve-46028","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}