Midland Black Merchant Steel Half Coupling - Female NPT

Product Highlights

• Midland black merchant half coupling
• Steel construction
• Black finish
• Female threaded connection
• Compact half-coupling configuration
• Suitable for compatible steel piping and fabrication
• Nominal sizes from 1/8" through 6"
• 13 priced configurations on one listing
• Useful for threaded branch and equipment connections

A half coupling is a compact fitting used to add a threaded connection to a compatible steel piping or fabricated assembly.

• Provides a female threaded connection
• Shorter than a standard full coupling
• Useful where a compact connection is preferred
• Can be incorporated into compatible fabricated assemblies
• Available across a wide range of nominal pipe sizes

• Step 1: Identify the nominal pipe thread size required.
• Step 2: Confirm a black steel merchant half coupling is appropriate.
• Step 3: Select the corresponding Midland part number.
• Step 4: Confirm the female threaded connection matches the mating component.
• Step 5: Verify the fitting is appropriate for the fabrication and piping application.

• Verify nominal thread size before installation.
• Inspect threads for damage or contamination.
• Use thread sealant appropriate for the piping application.
• Start threaded components carefully to avoid cross-threading.
• Avoid excessive tightening torque.
• When incorporated into fabricated assemblies, use fabrication procedures appropriate for the fitting and application.
• Provide adequate support for larger piping connections.
• Test the completed assembly according to applicable requirements.