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1/4-Inch PT Male Plug with Hose Barb, Zinc-Plated Steel

Durable zinc-plated male hose barb plug for 1/4-inch pneumatic and fluid line connections in industrial applications.

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Description

1/4-Inch PT Male Plug with Hose Barb, Zinc-Plated Steel

Brief Overview

This 1/4-inch PT male plug delivers a straightforward, cost-effective connection solution for pneumatic systems, hydraulic lines, and fluid transfer applications. The integrated hose barb with dual retaining ridges ensures secure tubing engagement without requiring separate clamps, while the externally threaded male end accommodates standard 1/4-inch PT female receptacles. The zinc-plated steel construction provides reliable corrosion resistance in workshop and field environments. For shops requiring comprehensive line termination options, this plug pairs seamlessly with matching female socket solutions and threaded coupling adapters to build complete system configurations.

Key Features

  • Hose Barb Design: Multi-step barb with two circumferential ridges grips tubing securely without slip or rotation
  • 1/4-Inch PT Male Thread: Direct compatibility with standard female couplings and manifold ports
  • Zinc-Plated Finish: Bright silver coating resists rust and oxidation in damp or variable shop conditions
  • Hex Wrench Flats: Allows controlled installation and removal without over-torquing the threaded connection
  • Hollow Core: Unobstructed flow path for air or fluid delivery
  • Compact Form Factor: Minimizes footprint in tight equipment installations

Business Advantages for Resellers

  • High Turnover Item: Essential consumable in any shop maintaining pneumatic or fluid lines; customers reorder regularly as connections wear or system configurations change
  • Low Acquisition Cost: Compact size and simple design keep your wholesale cost minimal, supporting healthy resale margins
  • System Integration: Stock alongside female couplings and adapters to sell complete line assemblies rather than single components
  • Cross-Sell Potential: Pair with hose, clamps, and quick-connect adapters to increase transaction value
  • Universal Application: Suitable for air tools, spray systems, hydraulic equipment, and general workshop piping—broadens your customer base

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Thread Size 1/4-Inch PT (BSPP equivalent)
Connection Type Male Threaded + Hose Barb
Material Steel
Surface Finish Zinc-Plated
Barb Ridges 2 Retaining Ridges
Hex Flats Yes (for installation wrench)
Flow Path Hollow core, unobstructed
Typical Applications Pneumatic lines, hydraulic systems, fluid transfer, tool couplings

Why Stock This Fitting

Shops running pneumatic systems, compressor networks, or portable tool setups depend on reliable line terminations. This male plug eliminates the need for adapters when connecting directly to tubing, reducing assembly steps and cost. The barb-and-ridge design holds hose without supplemental clamps in many low-pressure applications, simplifying field repairs. Zinc plating ensures longevity in humid or outdoor work areas where corrosion shortens component life.

Ready to distribute? Order in bulk quantities and establish this fitting as a staple line item for your pneumatic and hydraulic system customers.