John Guest Straight Adaptor 5/16" x 1/4" MFL

John Guest Straight Adaptor 5/16" x 1/4" MFL – from tubing to flare thread

A straight adapter from John Guest with a push-fit connection for 5/16" OD tubing at one end and a 1/4" MFL thread at the other. MFL stands for male flare. It screws together with a part that has a 1/4" FFL (female flare) nut.

John Guest push-fit fittings are made for fast, secure and leak-free connection of hoses and tubing, for both liquids and gas under pressure. Brewshop stocks a wide range of food-grade fittings, adapters, tubing and tools from John Guest.

Technical data

• Tubing side: push-fit for 5/16" OD
• Thread side: 1/4" MFL (male)
• Producer: John Guest

Frequently asked questions about the John Guest Straight Adaptor 5/16" x 1/4" MFL

What does MFL mean?

MFL stands for male flare, a male thread with a flare seal. Its counterpart is FFL, female flare, which has a female thread.

Which tubing fits?

Tubing with a 5/16" (approx. 8 mm) outside diameter, such as LLDPE beer and air tubing.

How do I connect the tubing?

Cut the tubing square, ideally with a tube cutter, and push it all the way into the fitting. To release the tubing, push in the collet and pull the tubing out.

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