{"product_id":"516-fl-x-38-mip-ss-adptr-10261ss","title":"5\/16 in. Flare x 3\/8 in. Male NPT Stainless Steel Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Midland 10261SS is a stainless steel SAE 45-degree flare adapter joining a 5\/16 in. male flared tube end to a 3\/8 in. male NPT pipe thread. Machined from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, it carries a 1000 psi pressure rating and suits copper, brass, aluminum, and steel hydraulic tubing where chemical resistance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10261SS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAE 45° Flare Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 in. Male Flared (1\/2-20 thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. Male NPT (3\/8-18 thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-65°F to 250°F\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\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper, brass, aluminum, and steel hydraulic tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter transitions flared tubing to NPT pipe in hydraulic, instrumentation, fuel, and refrigeration lines where stainless steel corrosion resistance is required, such as marine, chemical-handling, and washdown environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless flare adapter cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: \u003cstrong\u003e7282\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, connections, and rating, or send us your part number 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\/flare-fittings-sae-45-vs-inverted\"\u003eSAE 45-Degree vs. Inverted Flare Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-bspp-jic-thread-identification-guide\"\u003eNPT, BSPP, and JIC Thread Identification Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/compression-fitting-sizing-chart\"\u003eCompression Fitting Sizing Chart\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\u003eIs the flare end SAE 45-degree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 5\/16 in. flared end uses the SAE 45-degree seat standard for refrigeration and hydraulic tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the NPT end need sealant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Apply PTFE tape or pipe dope to the 3\/8 in. male NPT threads; the flare seat seals metal-to-metal and needs none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy stainless instead of brass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel resists corrosion in marine, chemical, and high-purity systems where brass may degrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tubing does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper, brass, aluminum, and steel hydraulic tubing prepared with a 45-degree flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em\"\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48646777897175,"sku":"10261SS","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_10261SS.jpg?v=1779367529","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/516-fl-x-38-mip-ss-adptr-10261ss","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}