8 mm 10 mm Four Way Cross

Product Overview

The SL-136 four-way cross is a small distribution fitting that joins four tubes at right angles in one compact center. Built for 8 mm and 10 mm small-bore drinking tubing, the translucent white cross spans about 6 cm from tip to tip and weighs roughly 3.6 g. Each of the four ends carries stepped barbs, so the same center can branch out in four directions without additional elbows or tees. That single center replaces a small pile of separate fittings and keeps the junction neat.

Cross fittings are the junction points of small drinking circuits: one incoming tube splits the water into three outgoing directions. In poultry houses they are used where rows of cup drinkers, short drops or accessory circuits radiate from a central feed point. The translucent body lets staff see whether the center is passing water or holding an air lock, which speeds up fault finding during the first fill of a new house.

Key Features and Benefits

• Four-way branching - one center feeds up to four tubing directions at once, reducing fitting count.
• Suits 8 mm and 10 mm tubing - stepped barbs match the two most common small line sizes used on farms.
• Compact 6 cm span - keeps the junction neat in tight overhead spaces between drinker rows.
• Ultra-light 3.6 g - no meaningful load on thin suspended tubing, so supports are not needed at the center.
• Translucent body - internal flow and blockages are visible at a glance during walk-throughs.
• Four identical barbs - no directional mistake during installation; any arm can be the inlet.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 8 mm 10 mm Four-Way Cross (SL-136)
• Connection type: four-way barbed cross
• Suits tubing: 8 mm and 10 mm
• Overall span: about 6 cm
• Weight: 3.6 g per piece
• Body color: translucent white
• Material: molded plastic

Materials and Quality

The cross is injection molded as a single translucent white piece, so the four arms share one continuous center with no glued intersections. The plastic is chosen to remain flexible rather than brittle at room temperature, which reduces cracking risk when the thin tubing is pushed on. Barb ridges are evenly formed around every arm. Finished crosses are checked for bent arms, incomplete centers and discoloration before being packed in bulk cartons, so distributors receive a uniform lot for resale.

The 6 cm span is small enough that the whole center can be rinsed by hand, and the thin walls stay flexible at room temperature, which reduces crack risk when pushing on stiff winter tubing. The same translucent resin is shared with the straight reducers in the range, so the small-line system looks consistent on the bench and on the wall.

How to Use and Maintain

Push each tube fully onto a barb arm until it seats, starting with the inlet and then adding the three outlet directions. Support nearby tubing so the thin arms do not carry bending stress. During line flushing, run clean water through all four arms in turn to clear sediment that settles in the center. If an arm becomes clogged with algae, detach the tube and rinse the center with a soft brush. Keep spare crosses in a dry bag to protect the thin barbs from bending during transport and storage.

When several crosses feed one manifold, keep the inlet arm of each cross on the same side so the circuit flushes in one clear direction. If an outlet runs downward into a cup drinker, add a small clip at the arm junction so the weight of the drop does not bend the center. Between flocks, detach the manifold crosses and rinse them in a bucket of clean water; the translucent center shows immediately whether residue is gone. Because the arms are thin, never lever a stuck tube off with a screwdriver against the plastic, or the arm will snap.

Applications

This cross is used where small poultry drinking circuits branch out from one central point, such as cup drinker manifolds, short drop lines to brooder pans and accessory feed circuits in breeder houses. It also suits brooding compartments where the drinking layout is compact and radiating from a single entry. Multi-tier cages benefit from the same compact center when several small lines share one supply point.

Distributors include small crosses in repair kits for 8 mm and 10 mm tubing, because every radiating manifold needs at least one. Mixed container orders can group this cross with straight reducers and tees to cover a complete small-line installation range, and farms keep spares for fast manifold rebuilds between flocks.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry drinking equipment and water line fittings for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this cross, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many directions can one cross feed?

The cross has four barbed arms: one inlet and up to three outlets, or four balanced branches in a looped circuit.

Q2: Which tubing sizes does it accept?

The stepped barbs fit the standard 8 mm and 10 mm small drinking tubing used in poultry houses.

Q3: Can I block one unused arm?

An unused arm should be sealed with a matching small end cap or plugged; leaving it open will spill water.

Q4: Why is the body translucent?

The translucent plastic shows water movement inside, which helps spot air locks and blockages during inspection.