Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Cross
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Cross
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Crosses are designed to create four-way branch connections in threaded piping systems for potable water, plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine applications.
Manufactured from premium lead-free bronze, these fittings provide dependable mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long service life. Four precision-machined female NPT threaded openings allow multiple piping branches to connect through a single compact fitting while meeting lead-free requirements for compatible drinking water systems.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free bronze construction
- Four-way cross fitting configuration
- Female NPT connections on all four openings
- Creates a central four-direction piping intersection
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Compact one-piece fitting design
- Suitable for plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine systems
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Threaded Cross Fitting |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Bronze |
| Connection Type | Female NPT x Female NPT x Female NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Configuration | Four-Way Cross |
| Branch Angles | 90° |
| Primary Function | Creating a Four-Way Branch Connection in Threaded Piping Systems |
| Potable Water Use | Suitable for Compatible Potable Water Applications |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Plumbing, Commercial, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Cross Configuration
Main Run Connections
Two opposing female NPT openings form the primary piping run and accept compatible male-threaded pipe, nipples, fittings, valves, or equipment connections.
Four-Way Intersection
The center body connects four flow paths at 90-degree angles, allowing several threaded piping branches to meet at one compact fitting.
Branch Connections
The two additional female NPT openings provide branch connections for distributing or combining compatible fluid or water lines.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Crosses are manufactured from high-quality lead-free bronze to provide dependable strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long-term performance in demanding threaded piping systems.
Precision-machined female NPT threads on all four ports provide consistent engagement with compatible male-threaded components when installed using accepted piping practices.
The compact one-piece cross design allows multiple branches to be created from a single fitting, reducing the number of individual components needed in more complex piping layouts.
Why Choose a Lead-Free Bronze Cross?
Four-Way Piping Connection
- Connects four threaded piping components
- Creates multiple 90° branch directions
- Useful for distribution and collection systems
- Can simplify complex piping layouts
- Compact alternative to multiple separate fittings
Lead-Free Bronze Construction
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Dependable mechanical strength
- Suitable for compatible potable water systems
- Useful in commercial and marine environments
- Designed for long-term threaded service
NPT Threaded Connections
Four Female NPT Connections
All four openings use female NPT threads for connection to compatible male NPT pipe, nipples, fittings, valves, or equipment components.
Thread Sealing
Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to all mating male NPT connections according to the piping material, system media, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Potable Water & Plumbing
- Potable water systems
- Residential plumbing
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- Multi-direction branch piping
Industrial & Marine
- Industrial piping systems
- Marine piping applications
- Mechanical equipment
- Utility piping
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Crosses are designed for four-way threaded piping connections.
Confirm the required nominal pipe size and verify that all four mating components use compatible male NPT threads before ordering.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your nominal pipe size, four female NPT connections, branch layout, potable water application, system media, pressure, temperature, and material compatibility before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What material is this cross fitting made from?
It is manufactured from lead-free bronze.
What type of connections does it use?
It uses female NPT threaded connections on all four openings.
What is a cross fitting used for?
A cross fitting creates a four-way threaded piping intersection and can be used to distribute or combine flow through multiple branches.
How are the openings arranged?
The four openings create a cross configuration with 90-degree branch relationships.
Is this suitable for potable water?
The supplied product information identifies lead-free bronze construction suitable for compatible potable water applications.
Why choose bronze?
Bronze provides dependable mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance in compatible plumbing, industrial, and marine environments.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on all mating male NPT threads according to the application requirements.
Can this be used in marine systems?
The supplied product information identifies marine piping systems among the intended applications.
Can a cross reduce the number of fittings needed?
Yes. A single cross can create four connected branches in one compact fitting and may simplify layouts that would otherwise require multiple fittings.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, all four male NPT mating connections, potable water requirements, system pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and piping layout.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Bronze Crosses.
- All four openings use female NPT threaded connections.
- Verify all mating components use compatible male NPT threads.
- Confirm the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Confirm the four-way cross configuration matches the intended piping layout.
- Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to threaded connections.
- Verify lead-free bronze is suitable for the intended potable water or fluid handling application.
- Confirm pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Verify media compatibility before placing the fitting into service.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the cross or mating threads.
- Align connected piping before final tightening.
- Support connected piping to avoid excessive mechanical loading on the fitting.
- Inspect all threaded connections for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Install according to applicable plumbing requirements and Midland manufacturer recommendations.
