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product_id: 6523401
title: "Anderson Metals 54048-0604 Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/8\" Flare x 1/4\" Male Pipe"
brand: "anderson metals"
price: "VT2229"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Anderson Metals"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6523401-anderson-metals-54048-0604-brass-tube-fitting-half-union-3
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Operates from -65°F to +250°F Half-union for quick connect/disconnect Brass resists corrosion & mechanical pullout Anderson Metals 54048-0604 Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/8" Flare x 1/4" Male Pipe

**Brand:** anderson metals
**Price:** VT2229
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Connect with confidence — the brass standard for pros who demand durability and speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Anderson Metals 54048-0604 Brass Tube Fitting, Half-Union, 3/8" Flare x 1/4" Male Pipe by anderson metals
- **How much does it cost?** VT2229 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6523401-anderson-metals-54048-0604-brass-tube-fitting-half-union-3)

## Best For

- anderson metals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted anderson metals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure Flare & NPT Seal:** Combines a 45° flare tube connection with a male NPT thread for a leak-resistant, vibration-proof joint that professionals trust.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with copper, brass, aluminum, and steel tubing—perfect for fuel, gas, refrigeration, and vacuum systems.
- • **Long-Lasting Reliability:** Engineered to resist mechanical pullout and maintain a tight seal even after multiple assemblies, ensuring your system stays leak-free.
- • **Effortless Tube Connection:** Half-union design lets you connect and disconnect tubes faster than traditional couplings, saving you time on every project.
- • **High-Temp Brass Durability:** Crafted from premium brass, this fitting withstands extreme temperatures from -65°F to 250°F without losing integrity or performance.

## Overview

The Anderson Metals 54048-0604 Brass Tube Fitting is a half-union compression fitting featuring a 3/8" flare tube connection and 1/4" male NPT thread. Made from corrosion-resistant brass, it operates reliably between -65°F and 250°F, providing secure, leak-resistant connections ideal for fuel, gas, refrigeration, and vacuum applications. Designed for easy assembly and disassembly without compromising the seal, it supports multiple tubing materials and resists mechanical pullout for long-term durability.

## Description

This Anderson Metals half union compression tube fitting is made of brass, has a flared tube connection and a male NPT connection, and is suitable for use with fuel and gas systems. It is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability. This fitting can be used with copper, brass, aluminum, or steel tubing to connect and disconnect two tubes more easily than with a coupling. It has a flared tube connection on one end and a male National Pipe Taper (NPT) connection on the other for connecting to a female NPT threaded tube, creating a tighter seal than straight threads. This fitting is part of an assembly that resists mechanical pullout for a more secure connection, and can be assembled and reassembled without affecting the seal. This half union compression tube fitting has an operating temperature range of -65 to +250 degrees F and is suitable for use with fuel and gas systems, plumbing, refrigeration, and vacuum applications.Tube fittings are components used for connecting, branching, terminating, and changing the direction of tubing in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), and other materials that resist corrosion and wear. Tube fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, welded, barbed, and push-to-connect (also called one-touch). Push-to-connect connections do not require tools or sealants. Tube fittings are used in various applications, including machine tools, airplane and truck controls, and automated production lines, among others.Anderson Metals manufactures brass fittings, valves, and pipe nipples. The company, founded in 1951, is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Review: Excellent fitting. - Excellent fitting! Works as expected.
Review: Propane fitting - Used on a propane hose to connect a quick disconnect fitting on it. Easy to use the threads were not banged up and it’s held up for a couple years now and will probably out last the hose.

## Features

- Half union for connecting and disconnecting two tubes more easily than with a coupling
- 45-degree flare head tube connection on one side and a male NPT connection on the other
- Brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability
- Operating temperature range of -65 to +250 degrees F
- Resists mechanical pullout for a more secure connection
- These fittings contain lead and are not allowed by federal law to be installed for potable water use in the U.S.A. and its territories.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003RW4IWE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,805 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #16 in Flared Tube Fittings |
| Brand | Anderson Metals |
| Brand Name | Anderson Metals |
| Color | Copper |
| Connector Type | Union |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,063 Reviews |
| Exterior Finish | Brass |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00719852935070 |
| Item Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Manufacturer | Anderson Metals |
| Material | Brass |
| Material Type | Brass |
| Model Number | 54048-0604 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Size | 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male |
| Thread Size | 0.25 inch |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| UPC | 719852935070 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Size:** 3/8" Flare x 1/4" NPT Male
- **Material:** Brass
- **Brand:** Anderson Metals
- **Color:** Copper
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 1 x 1 x 1 inches
- **Connector Type:** Union
- **Thread Size:** 0.25 inch
- **Exterior Finish:** Brass
- **Thread Type:** NPT
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Pounds

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: So this is the same size thread on l the small side as the lindal or (lpg) thread, and the big side is the size on the small propain canisters?**
A: The 3/8" end is for flare pipe fitting and the 1/4" end is male NPT.

**Q: Do you offer 1/2" flare-left hand thread x 1/4" male npt?**
A: The item I received was not as advertised

**Q: what is the pressure rating?**
A: I do not know.  I used in a propane gas line, which is not very high pressure.

**Q: Is this the same size thread as the male end of a standard mini gas propane tank?**
A: no

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent fitting.
*by D***E on July 15, 2025*

Excellent fitting! Works as expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Propane fitting
*by F***A on September 22, 2025*

Used on a propane hose to connect a quick disconnect fitting on it. Easy to use the threads were not banged up and it’s held up for a couple years now and will probably out last the hose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for modifying my Camp Chef "Mountain Series" camp stove
*by B***P on June 16, 2022*

I used this fitting to modify my factory Camp Chef "Mountain Series" propane-supply connector. The original Camp Chef connector incorporates a 17-psig regulator that connects only to disposable 1-lb propane canisters. In addition, it requires extra space to the right side of the stove for the canister and angled tube - it's a rather clunky arrangement in my opinion. Consequently, I cut off the (proprietary) Camp Chef connector from the tube, and built an adapter using a Swagelok 5/16"-tube to 1/4" FPT fitting along with the 1/4"-MPT to 3/8" male flare fitting sold here. This allowed me to connect directly to a standard bulk-propane hose (using an adjustable 0-30 psig regulator). This new arrangement is an unmitigated success. BTW, I saw on here some complaints from a couple other users that the flare threads for this adapter are somehow cut improperly. This was NOT at all my experience - the part mates perfectly with the 3/8 female flare on my tank hose.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-04*