316 Stainless Steel Male Connector – 1/2" Tube x 1/2" Male NPT

The SMC 8-8N is a male connector fitting built for 1/2" tubing and 1/2" Male NPT ports. It’s designed for hygienic and industrial systems where leak-free performance, high-temperature resistance, and system cleanliness are essential.

Made from 316 stainless steel, this fitting offers excellent corrosion resistance and is built to withstand frequent cleaning and disassembly. It integrates easily with hygienic valves and clean-in-place instrumentation in pharmaceutical, biotech, and food-grade systems.

The SMC 8-8N delivers secure, repeatable performance and is ideal for engineers building or upgrading fluid transfer systems in sanitary environments.

Key Benefits

• Seal: Tapered NPT design ensures tight, leak-free performance
• Durability: Handles pressure, vibration, and thermal cycling
• Maintenance: Easy to clean, reusable without performance loss
• Compatibility: Works with standard stainless process tubing
• Material: 316 stainless steel supports high-purity applications

Typical Applications

• Sanitary fluid processing lines
• Clean-in-place (CIP) systems
• OEM skids and modular assemblies
• Gas handling and high-temp process lines
• Biotech, food-grade, and pharmaceutical systems

Looking for a Swagelok® SS-810-1-8 equivalent? The SMC 8-8N delivers the same reliable performance in a corrosion-resistant, hygienic-grade fitting.