MALE TO TUBE STRAIGHT 1/8″, 1/4″ and M5 Male to 4mm Tube

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Comparison Overview

Thread Size Tube OD Body Material Seal Type Temp Range Pressure Range Notes
1/8″ BSP 4 mm Brass / plastic NBR / Viton variants –20 °C to 80 °C up to 20 bar (~300 psi) South African PU05xx series, R20–R30
1/4″ BSP 4 mm Brass / plastic Similar Similar Similar Same series, slightly more expensive
M5 × 0.8 (PC04‑M5) 4 mm Nickel‑plated brass NBR O‑ring 0–60 °C 0–1.0 MPa (150 psi) One‑touch release fitting
M5 × 0.8 (PC04‑M5L) 4 mm 316L stainless steel Viton (FKM) O‑ring –20 °C to 150 °C up to 2.0 MPa (290 psi) Corrosion‑resistant, higher‑temp use
M5 × 0.8 (Aignep) 4 mm Chrome‑plated brass / resin NBR + stainless claw –20‑C to 80 °C up to ~20 bar High‑durability, many reconnections possible
M5 × 0.8 (Festo) 4 mm Nickel‑plated brass NBR –10 °C to 80 °C up to 14 bar Compact profile, for pneumatic applications

✅ Use Recommendations

  • For 1/8″ or 1/4″ thread needs with 4 mm tubing, PU04 variants from Factorysupplies offer simple, low‑cost options and are typical in hobbyist/compressed air setups.

  • For M5 thread, choose based on requirements:

    • Standard brass (PC04‑M5) is cost‑effective and easy to find.

    • Stainless‑steel (PC04‑M5L) if you need higher temperature / corrosive resistance.

    • Aignep etc. if you plan many reconnections and need durable grip.

    • Festo QSM‑M5‑4 if space is tight and your system handles up to ~14 bar.

ℹ️ Additional Info from User Discussions

  • Many users in 3D‑printing / pneumatic forums refer to these as “PC4‑M5” fittings—used for 4 mm PTFE tubes with M5 metric ports. Some people interchange “PC4” with PC04 naming

  • When used in 3D printer bowden setups, some note that the threads are actually 1/8″ BSP, but commonly marked as PC4‑M6 or M5 based on tubing and hotend thread mismatch

  • Festo fittings are often recommended by users seeking better longevity versus generic cheap parts Reddit+1Reddit+1.

🧰 Summary

  • 1/8″ male to 4 mm tube: PU 05xx series, brass/push‑in, around R20–30.

  • 1/4″ male to 4 mm tube: same series with 1/4″ thread variant.

  • M5 male to 4 mm tube: PC04‑M5 style; choose brass or stainless based on environment and pressure/temp needs. Festo and Aignep versions add added durability and narrower profiles.

Let me know if you’d like help finding suppliers, model numbers, or purchasing options—particularly in South Africa—or if you need compatible tubing or female-threaded counterparts!

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