5/32 in. x 1/4 in. Plastic Composite Male Connector
5/32 in. x 1/4 in. Plastic Composite Male Connector
✓ In stock at our distribution warehouses — typically ships within 1–2 business days.
Flat-rate shipping, nationwide- Orders under $100: $9.95
- $100 – $499.99: $14.95
- Orders $500+: quoted — real freight for your order, not a flat guess
Volume order or crossing a competitor part number? Request a quote — usually answered the same business day.
The 5/32 in. x 1/4 in. Plastic Composite Male Connector is a brass composite hose barb straight adapter that transitions between thread sizes or connects tubing to a male or female NPT pipe thread. Brass composite body with engineered polymer elements combines brass pressure integrity with the flexibility of plastic for push-to-connect pneumatic and fluid circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Brass Composite |
| Connection Type | hose barb |
| Shape | Adapter |
| End Connections | See product title for sizes |
| Pressure Rating | 150 WOG (nylon/polypropylene) / 250 WOG (brass) |
| Temperature Range | −20°F to 250°F (nylon/poly) / −20°F to 366°F (brass/SS) |
Key Features
- Brass composite body — pressure integrity with lightweight design
- Collet and O-ring create instant rated seal on insert — no tools required
- Barbed shank grips flexible hose ID for a pull-resistant, pressure-rated seal
- Use with a properly sized hose clamp for maximum working pressure
- Compatible with PVC, polyethylene, silicone, and rubber hose
Common Applications
Widely used in chemical dosing and metering systems, cooling water circuits, irrigation and drip systems, laboratory fluid distribution, pool and spa equipment, and any system connecting flexible hose to a valve port or threaded pipe fitting.
Technical Resources
- Hose Barb Sizing Chart: ID to Fitting Match — Match barb OD to hose ID
- NPT Thread Tightening Reference — Proper thread engagement turns
- Brass Fitting Types and Sizes Guide — All fitting styles explained
Cross-References
This part is an equivalent for industry part numbers 268PPC-2.5B. Searching one of those? This is your match.