SPC Series Stainless Steel Male Connectors

Features & Key Specifications

Features & Key Specifications of Our SPC Series:

Premium Stainless Steel Construction:

Available in both 304 and 316 stainless steel, these fittings offer exceptional resistance to corrosion. Whether you need a fitting for a general-purpose application or a demanding chemical environment, we have the right material.

Comprehensive Size & Thread Combinations:

We stock a full range of sizes to fit any system. Popular combinations include 6mm tube to 1/8" BSPP (G), 8mm tube to 1/4" NPT, and 1/2" tube to 1/2" NPT male connectors. Our full range covers:

Tube OD (Metric): 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm

Tube OD (Inch): 5/32", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"

Port Sizes: M5, 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" in NPT, BSPP (G), and BSPT (P) threads.

Simple Tube-to-Thread Connection:

The most direct and common way to connect your pneumatic tubing. For example, easily connect a 4mm tube to an M5 port on a miniature valve.

Food-Grade & Oil-Free Design:

Manufactured to be oil-free and compliant with the Food Hygiene Law, ensuring our food grade male connectors are safe for use in sanitary applications.

High-Performance FKM O-Ring:

Equipped with an FKM (Viton) O-ring, our fittings provide excellent resistance to steam and chemicals, with a temperature range of -20°C to 140°C.

Application Fields

The Essential Straight Connection:

Connecting to Valves & Cylinders: The primary use is to connect air lines directly to component ports, such as a 12mm tube to a 3/8" BSPP cylinder port.

Food & Beverage Machinery: Providing a hygienic connection point on processing and packaging equipment.

Pharmaceutical & Laboratory: Used for connecting tubing in cleanrooms and on analytical instruments.

Chemical Lines: A corrosion-resistant connection for control air or fluid lines.

Technical & Selection Guide

How to Order Your Male Connector:

Select Your Tube OD: Determine the outside diameter of your tubing (e.g., 8mm or 1/4").

Identify Your Port Thread: Identify the size and type of the female thread you are connecting to (e.g., 1/4" NPT or G1/8").

Choose Your Steel Grade: Select 304SS for general-purpose use or 316SS for superior corrosion resistance in more demanding applications.

FAQ

Frequently Asked questions

Q: What does "male connector" mean?

A: It is a fitting that has a male (external) thread on one end and a port for connecting a tube on the other. For example, an SPC 8mm tube to 1/4" NPT fitting connects an 8mm tube to a 1/4" NPT female port.

Q: Can I use this fitting for steam?

A: Yes, the 316 stainless steel body combined with the FKM O-ring makes this fitting suitable for low-pressure steam applications within its -20°C to 140°C temperature range.

Q: Is there a version of this with a female thread?

A: Yes. For connecting a tube to a male thread, you would need a Female Connector. Please see our SPCF series for this configuration.