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Satin black 16 mm 45 degree hard tube adapter fitting

Phanteks

Phanteks PH-A45_BK_16 16mm 45° Hard Tube Adapter diy cooling

SKU CH-1MTW-YES20 MPN PH-A45_BK_16

A 16 mm hard-tube adapter with a 45° angle for custom water-cooling loops

  • TypeFittings
  • Block CompatibilityCompliment and work seamlessly with all Phanteks' water cool
  • ColorSatin Black
  • FeaturesThe Glacier Fittings designed to compliment and work seamles
  • 45° angle routes tubing cleanly in tight builds
  • 16 mm hard-tube size fits standard rigid tubing
  • CNC-machined solid brass ensures precise high-flow channels
  • VITON O-rings from automotive and aerospace sectors give reliable sealing
  • Satin black finish matches Phanteks Glacier Series components

Glacier Series 16 mm 45° adapter

The Phanteks PH-A45_BK_16 is a 16 mm hard-tube fitting with a 45-degree bend, finished in Satin Black. It belongs to the Glacier Series Fittings range and is built for custom water-cooling loops. CNC-machined solid brass construction and VITON seals drawn from automotive and aerospace supply chains give a high-flow path and long-term reliability. The part is intended for builders assembling a rigid-tube loop who need an angled connection.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive brass fitting the adapter adds no active cooling, no fan noise and no electrical power draw to the system. Its internal geometry is engineered for high flow so it does not restrict coolant movement or increase pump workload. The VITON sealing material maintains integrity across the temperature range encountered in typical liquid-cooling operation. No thermal or acoustic characteristics change when the fitting is installed.

Bundled accessories and software

The product is a single fitting; no extra tubes, tools, coolant or software are included in the package. Compatibility is limited to Phanteks water-cooling components, so builders using other brands must verify thread match independently. The Satin Black finish matches the rest of the Glacier Series for a uniform appearance. No configuration utility or firmware is associated with this hardware.

Highlights

  • 45° angle routes tubing cleanly in tight builds
  • 16 mm hard-tube size fits standard rigid tubing
  • CNC-machined solid brass ensures precise high-flow channels
  • VITON O-rings from automotive and aerospace sectors give reliable sealing
  • Satin black finish matches Phanteks Glacier Series components

Specifications

BrandPhanteks
SeriesGlacier Series Fittings
ModelPH-A45_BK_16
TypeFittings
Block CompatibilityCompliment and work seamlessly with all Phanteks' water cooling products
ColorSatin Black
FeaturesThe Glacier Fittings designed to compliment and work seamlessly with all Phanteks' water cooling products. The fittings are made from premium materials according to the finest standards of craftsmanship from Phanteks. The Glacier Fittings are CNC-machined from solid brass and precisely engineered to create a high flow design for extreme water cooling performance. VITON sealing from the Automotive and Aerospace Industries ensure the best reliability and longevity. The Fittings are available in Satin Black and Mirror Chrome finish.
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size47 × 47 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 16mm 45° adapter into a Phanteks Glacier Series loop without leaking?

Cut the 16mm hard tube square, chamfer the edge, slide the compression nut and olive onto the tube, push the tube fully into the adapter until it seats against the VITON O-ring, then hand-tighten the nut a quarter-turn past finger-tight. The step most people skip is verifying the tube sits flush on the internal stop before tightening.

Will the VITON seals on this 45° fitting need periodic replacement?

The VITON sealing material is sourced from automotive and aerospace specifications for long-term reliability; under normal coolant temperatures it typically lasts years without replacement, but inspect the O-rings whenever the loop is drained and swap them if they show hardening or flattening.

At what point does the 45° bend become the flow restriction in a high-flow Phanteks build?

The CNC-machined brass body is engineered for high flow, yet the 45° angle inherently adds turbulence; in extreme water-cooling loops with multiple fittings, this adapter will be the first component to show measurable pressure drop compared to straight runs.

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