Midland Industries
Lead-Free Brass MIP x FIP Face Bushing
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Description
Lead-Free Brass MIP x FIP Face Bushing
Lead-Free Brass MIP x FIP Face Bushings provide a compact threaded transition for reducing a female-threaded piping connection to a smaller female pipe-thread size. The fitting features external male pipe threads and internal female pipe threads in a low-profile face-bushing configuration.
Lead-free brass construction provides durability and corrosion resistance for compatible potable-water, plumbing, agricultural, construction, industrial, water-transfer, and general fluid-handling applications. Midland Industries identifies this fitting as a Face Bushing with an MIP x FIP connection configuration for use with compatible brass or steel pipe.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free brass construction
- MIP x FIP threaded configuration
- Male pipe thread on the outside
- Female pipe thread on the inside
- Compact face-bushing design
- Designed for reducing threaded pipe connections
- One-piece construction
- For use with compatible brass or steel pipe
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Face Bushing |
|---|---|
| Material | Lead-Free Brass |
| Connection 1 | Male Pipe Thread (MIP) |
| Connection 2 | Female Pipe Thread (FIP) |
| Connection Configuration | MIP x FIP |
| Fitting Style | Reducing Face Bushing |
| Construction | One-Piece |
| Compatible Pipe Material | Brass or Steel Pipe |
| Primary Function | Reduce Between Different Threaded Pipe Sizes |
Construction Details
The fitting features a durable one-piece lead-free brass body with external male pipe threads and internal female pipe threads.
The external MIP connection threads into a compatible female-threaded fitting or port. The internal FIP connection accepts a smaller compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, adapter, valve, or other piping component.
The face-bushing configuration provides this reduction in a compact profile, making it useful where a threaded size transition is required without adding unnecessary fitting length.
Connection Configuration
Male Pipe Thread - MIP
The external male pipe-thread connection installs into a compatible female-threaded pipe fitting, valve, manifold, adapter, or equipment connection.
Female Pipe Thread - FIP
The internal female pipe-thread connection accepts the smaller compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or adapter.
How a MIP x FIP Face Bushing Works
A MIP x FIP face bushing reduces the size of a threaded piping connection. The larger external male thread installs into the existing female-threaded opening, while the smaller internal female thread receives the mating male-threaded component.
This creates a compact transition between two different pipe sizes while maintaining threaded connections on both sides of the fitting.
An appropriate thread-sealing method should be used on applicable male pipe threads according to the requirements of the piping system and transferred media.
Connection Reference
| Fitting Style | Outside Connection | Inside Connection | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Bushing | Male Pipe Thread | Female Pipe Thread | Reduce Threaded Pipe Size |
Face Bushing Design
Compact Reducing Configuration
The face bushing combines different male and female thread sizes into one compact fitting, allowing a larger threaded opening to accept a smaller piping connection.
Low-Profile Design
Compared with fittings that use a raised hex body, the face-bushing configuration provides a compact transition where minimizing the overall installed fitting length is beneficial.
Face Bushing vs. Hex Bushing
Face Bushing
MIP x FIP
Provides a compact, low-profile threaded reduction between a larger female-threaded opening and a smaller male-threaded component.
Hex Bushing
MIP x FIP
Performs a similar threaded reduction but incorporates a raised hex-shaped body that provides defined wrench flats for installation and removal.
Common Applications
Plumbing & Water Systems
- Compatible potable-water piping
- Residential plumbing systems
- Commercial plumbing systems
- Water distribution piping
- Threaded pipe size reductions
- Pump and valve connections
Industrial & General Service
- Agricultural piping systems
- Construction applications
- Industrial water systems
- Equipment connections
- Valve and manifold connections
- Compatible general fluid-handling systems
Lead-Free Brass Benefits
Lead-free brass combines durable metal construction with the corrosion resistance associated with brass fittings for compatible plumbing and fluid-handling systems.
The compact one-piece face-bushing design is particularly useful where a threaded piping system needs to transition to a smaller connection while keeping the installed fitting profile compact.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Confirm both the larger MIP size and smaller FIP size before ordering.
- Use a thread-sealing method suitable for brass pipe-thread connections and the intended media.
- Use an appropriate installation method and avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- Depressurize the piping system before removing or replacing the bushing.
- Verify pressure, temperature, media, pipe compatibility, and lead-free requirements before installation.
Use the Midland Industries catalog to review lead-free brass fitting information, connection styles, dimensional data, and related product details before ordering.
Midland Industries Catalog PDFNeed Help Selecting a Lead-Free Brass Fitting?
Our plumbing, brass fitting, and industrial product specialists can help review your MIP and FIP sizes, reducing requirements, face-bushing configuration, lead-free material requirements, pressure and temperature requirements, and application before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lead-Free Brass MIP x FIP Face Bushing?
It is a compact reducing fitting with male pipe threads on the outside and female pipe threads on the inside. It allows a larger female-threaded connection to accept a smaller male-threaded component.
What does MIP x FIP mean?
MIP refers to the external male pipe-thread connection, while FIP refers to the internal female pipe-thread connection.
What is a face bushing used for?
A face bushing is used to reduce the size of a threaded piping connection while maintaining a compact installed profile.
What is the difference between a face bushing and a hex bushing?
Both are used for threaded pipe-size reductions. A face bushing uses a more compact profile, while a hex bushing incorporates a raised hex-shaped wrenching section.
Is this a reducing fitting?
Yes. The MIP x FIP face bushing is designed to transition from a larger threaded connection to a smaller threaded pipe size.
What material is this face bushing made from?
This fitting features lead-free brass construction.
Can this fitting be used with brass or steel pipe?
Midland Industries identifies its lead-free brass face bushings for use with compatible brass or steel pipe. Always verify system compatibility before installation.
Should thread sealant be used?
Thread-sealing tape or an appropriate pipe-thread sealant should be selected according to the fitting material, transferred media, and requirements of the piping system.
Where can I find additional Midland Industries fitting information?
Use the Midland Industries Catalog PDF linked above to review additional product information, fitting configurations, dimensional data, and related Midland Industries products.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Connection configuration is MIP x FIP.
- This fitting is designed for reducing between compatible threaded pipe sizes.
- Use an appropriate thread-sealing method on applicable male pipe threads.
- Depressurize the piping system before removing or replacing the bushing.
- Verify lead-free, pressure, temperature, thread-size, pipe-material, and media requirements before use.
