Description
Brass male branch tee — Midland Industries 28285 — 3/4″ female NPTF on the two run ports and 3/4″ male NPTF on the branch leg, all dryseal pipe thread. Used in fuel, oil, lube grease, hydraulic, and low-pressure pneumatic plumbing where a side-feed branch needs to tee off a 3/4″ run.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Midland Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 28285 (28-285) |
| Part Type | Male Branch Tee — Brass Pipe Fitting |
| Run Ports | 3/4″ Female NPTF × 3/4″ Female NPTF |
| Branch Port | 3/4″ Male NPTF (dryseal) |
| Material | Brass |
| Standards | NPTF dryseal per ANSI/ASME B1.20.3 |
| Approx. Weight | 0.62 lb |
| Hex / Body Dimensions | A 1.38 in × B 1.16 in × C 1.25 in |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following industry crossover numbers:
- Midland (note): 131F
- Also known as: 06131-12, 128-12, 131-12, 23601X12, 3600X12, 50785K216, S226-12, T9-121212
Typical Applications
- Heavy-duty truck fuel and lube oil branch lines
- Air-brake auxiliary plumbing and accessory pneumatic feeds
- Hydraulic return-line tees on stationary and mobile equipment
- Refrigeration low-pressure plumbing and grease distribution manifolds
Use thread sealant rated for the system fluid (Loctite 567 / 545 PST or equivalent) on all three NPTF threads. Match the run ports to female-threaded pipe and the branch leg to a female fitting on the branch line.
