Prestolok push-in male tee — male NPT thread on the branch, push-in on the straight run
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Mixed tee: male thread (NPT on imperial references, metric on "mm" references) in nickel-plated brass on the branch, and quick-insertion push-in ends on the tube's straight run. Used to branch an air line directly toward a threaded port on equipment, a solenoid valve or a gauge without interrupting the main tube line. This sheet publishes the 12 combinations with fully verified dimensions and weight from a wider manufacturer catalog.
IMPORTANT: reference data — may differ from the physical product; verify with an advisor before buying.
SKU VT-RAC-TEEMACHOPRESTO (male push-in tee) · wide combination catalog · sold by the unit
1. Technical specifications
Verified thread x tube combinations (M=thread-to-tube, N=overall length, P=wrench hex)
| Thread x Tube | M [mm] | N [mm] | P [mm] | Weight [g] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ x 1/4″ | 18.00 | 31.30 | 9.50 | 11 |
| 1/4″ x 1/4″ | 19.15 | 31.00 | 9.00 | 16 |
| 5/16″ x 1/4″ | 22.50 | 36.00 | 8.80 | 14 |
| 3/8″ x 1/4″ | 29.30 | 45.50 | 9.40 | 16 |
| 3/8″ x 1/2″ | 27.80 | 48.00 | 14.00 | 24 |
| 1/2″ x 3/8″ | 29.20 | 45.00 | 9.70 | 20 |
| 12mm x 1/4″ | 29.35 | 45.00 | 10.00 | 43 |
| 12mm x 3/8″ | 25.75 | 42.00 | 9.50 | 32 |
| 12mm x 1/2″ | 27.50 | 46.60 | 13.00 | 45 |
| 10mm x 1/4″ | 22.00 | 33.50 | 13.00 | 40 |
| 10mm x 3/8″ | 20.10 | 34.00 | 9.50 | 18 |
| 10mm x 1/2″ | 18.50 | 28.00 | 6.50 | 10 |
IMPORTANT
This technical data sheet is a reference guide to the properties of this product type; it is not a quality certificate for the product you are buying. The measurements, dimensions and physical or geometric characteristics of the product supplied may vary by manufacturer, heat and lot, and may even fall outside the cited standards. If any of these figures is critical to your design or build, verify it with one of our advisors against the physical product or the lot's mill certificate, so you can be fully certain of what you are buying. · Original data sheet: tectul.com/en/conduccion-de-fluidos/racores-y-acoples/ficha-tecnica-tee-macho-prestolok.html
The manufacturer documents additional combinations (1/8″x1/8″, 1/4″x1/8″, 3/8″x3/8″, 1/2″x1/4″, 1/2″x1/2″, 8mm and 6mm/4mm at various threads) whose M/N/P dimensions are available but whose weight is not printed legibly in the source table; confirmed on quotation.
| Product | Tee: male NPT or metric thread on the branch, push-in on the straight run |
| Material | Nickel-plated brass (thread) · PBT body (push-in collet) |
2. Frequently asked questions
Is the thread on the straight run or the branch?
On the branch. The straight run keeps both push-in ends so the main tube line is not interrupted.
Can I order a combination not shown in the table?
The manufacturer documents more combinations than published here; check with the supplier.
3. Application notes
Feasibility
Suitable for branching an air line toward equipment, a solenoid valve or a gauge with a threaded port, without interrupting the main tube line.
Installation
Seal the branch thread with PTFE tape or a compatible sealant. Cut the straight-run tube square and burr-free before inserting it fully to the stop.
Design
Confirm combinations not listed with a complete table with the supplier. Verify the pressure rating and thermal compatibility of the PBT body with the application.
4. Technical notice and limitation of liability
The pressures, dimensions, weights and other characteristics in this sheet are theoretical calculation values obtained from nominal properties published in the standards cited (ASME B36.10-2022, ASME B31.3-2024, ASTM A106/A106M-19a, ASTM A53/A53M-24, API Spec 5L 46th ed.). They guide selection; they are not a certificate of conformity for any given lot.
The actual behavior of each lot varies with manufacturing — wall tolerance (up to −12.5%), out-of-roundness, residual stresses — and with the raw material — chemical composition within the ranges the standard allows, heat-to-heat differences. To certify a lot, the tests defined by its product standard are required: tensile test, flattening test and hydrostatic test, documented in the manufacturer's mill test certificate (MTC), which TECTUL supplies upon request; testing of the lot in an independent laboratory can also be arranged.
These values must not be used as the sole criterion in critical or safety applications, or wherever failure of the line may compromise people, property or the environment: in such cases the design belongs to the project's responsible engineer under the applicable code (ASME B31.3, B31.1 or the one governing the installation), with the design temperature, corrosion allowance and load cases of the actual service. Before deciding with these data, consult our technical team.
Sources
- ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-2013 (R2018) — Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch (rosca NPT de las referencias imperiales)
- Ficha de fabricante "Tee Macho Prestolok" (catálogo de racores push-in neumáticos, IMR/TECTUL, revisión mayo 2022): tabla de combinaciones rosca x tubo, M/N/P/peso
This data sheet is the property of TECTUL, part of the Industrias IMR group. Reproduction without attribution is prohibited. Original document and updates: tectul.com/en/conduccion-de-fluidos/racores-y-acoples/ficha-tecnica-tee-macho-prestolok.