Skip to content

38157 by Midland | DOT Air Brake Fitting | Nylon Tubing | 1/2" Tube OD x 1/4" Male NPTF | 45° Elbow | Brass

Save $3.17 Save $3.17
Original price $16.71
Original price $16.71 - Original price $16.71
Original price $16.71
Current price $13.54
$13.54 - $13.54
Current price $13.54

Midland Industries
Brass Fitting - D.O.T. Air Brake Fitting (Nylon Tubing) - Male 45° Elbow - Brass

Easy to assemble (no tube preparation or flaring required.) Built in tube support. Fittings utilize a ribbed sleeve for compression and positive grip. May be used with copper tubing by replacing nut, sleeve and insert with long nut and spherical sleeve. Insert should be removed for copper tubing use.

This product will take 2-3 Weeks minimum to ship.

Inventory @ Manufacturers Warehouse: 1555 Units

Can I get a discount on my purchase?

Our listed prices are our lowest possible price with current costing but when volumes/value are high enough sometimes we can pass on a discount from the manufacturer.

Some products have predefined quantity discounts that will apply automatically, those pages have a table near the price describing the discount teirs.

If you feel your purchase quantity of a particular product is very large and want us to investigate with the manufacturer please feel free to Contact Us.

What if my item is out of stock?

All customers get an email regarding the shipping time frame of their purchase, usually within the business day. If your item is in stock we will ship within 1 business day, otherwise, the email will contain a lead time. If you do not receive this email, we recommend checking your email's spam folder. If you have any questions at that point please do not hesitate to Contact Us or chat below!

Can I get free shipping?

Shipping will calculate as free instantly if your order value exceeds $5000.

Some exceptions apply.

Free Freight is only available for the Contiguous USA.

Specifications for Variant SKU: 38157 Midland
Shape (Orientation): 45 Degree
Ends Configuration: 1/2in Tube Compression, 1/4in Male NPTF
Material(s): Brass
Applicable Specs & Approvals: D.O.T. FMVSS 571.106, Applicable SAE Standards

SPECIFICATIONS

Applications: Air brake systems except where temperatures exceed +200°F or where battery acid can drip on tubing. Used With: NT Nylon Tubing - SAE J844 Type A and B.
SAE Rating: SAE# 100302BA Conformance: Meets specifications and standards of SAE and DOT FMVSS 571,106.
Vibration: Fair Resistance. Temperature Range: -40°F to +200°F (-40°C to +93°C)
Tolerance: +/- .02 on all dimensions Pressure: Maximum operating pressure of 150 PSI
Tube OD 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"
Thread Size - B 7/16-24 17/32-24 11/16-20 13/16-18 1-18
Assembly Instructions:
  • 1) Cut tubing to desired length.
  • 2) Slide nut and then sleeve on tubing. Threaded end of nut "A" must face toward fitting body.
  • 3) Insert tubing into the preassembled fitting. Be sure tubing is bottomed in fitting.
  • 4) Tighten nut to required torque as indicated on chart.
  • Disassembling: Remove nut and pull tubing out of fitting body. Insert will remain in tubing.
  • Reassembly: Push tubing and insert into fitting body until it bottoms. Thread nut onto fitting body.
Crossover Series:
6945NA NT6945VS 6945NAB 279NTA 1480
Part Number Tube OD x Male NPTF Approx. Weight
(Lbs.)
38148
(38-148)
1/4" x 1/8" 0.06
38149
(38-149)
1/4" x 1/4" 0.08
38150
(38-150)
3/8" x 1/8" 0.09
38151
(38-151)
3/8" x 1/4" 0.11
38152
(38-152)
3/8" x 3/8" 0.14
38153
(38-153)
3/8" x 1/2" 0.24
38157
(38-157)
1/2" x 1/4" 0.18
38154
(38-154)
1/2" x 3/8" 0.19
38155
(38-155)
1/2" x 1/2" 0.25
38156
(38-156)
5/8" x 1/2" 0.30
38158
(38-158)
3/4" x 1/2" 0.38

Dimension data can change without notice.

Midland Industries

Midland Industries

Midland Industries is a family of brands recognizable industry wide. Midland is a supplier of brass fittings, valves, and accessories for hose, pipe and tube in brass, bronze, stainless steel, steel, malleable iron, and plastics.

Shop Parts by Midland Industries