Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings provide a compact, durable solution for reducing threaded pipe sizes in potable water, plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine piping systems.
Manufactured from premium lead-free bronze, these bushings combine excellent corrosion resistance with dependable mechanical strength. A larger male NPT exterior thread and smaller female NPT interior thread allow a larger female-threaded opening to accept a smaller male-threaded pipe, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free bronze construction
- Reducing hex bushing design
- Male NPT exterior thread
- Female NPT interior thread
- Integral hex body for wrench engagement
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Designed for plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine systems
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Reducing Hex Bushing |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Bronze |
| Connection Type | Male NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Body Style | Hexagonal |
| Configuration | Reducing |
| Primary Function | Reducing Between Different Threaded Pipe Sizes |
| Potable Water Use | Suitable for Compatible Potable Water Applications |
| Typical Applications | Plumbing, Potable Water, Commercial, Industrial, Marine, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Hex Bushing Configuration
Male NPT Exterior Thread
The larger external male NPT thread installs into a compatible female-threaded pipe, fitting, valve, manifold, or equipment opening.
Hex Wrenching Body
The integral hex body provides flat wrenching surfaces for controlled installation, tightening, and removal using standard hand tools.
Female NPT Interior Thread
The smaller internal female NPT connection accepts a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings are manufactured from high-quality lead-free bronze for dependable strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long service life in demanding threaded piping applications.
Precision-machined male and female NPT threads provide consistent engagement with compatible threaded components and create a compact transition between different nominal pipe sizes.
The integral hexagonal body provides positive wrench contact, helping simplify installation and removal while reducing the chance of damaging the threaded portions of the fitting.
Why Choose a Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushing?
Compact Pipe Size Reduction
- Transitions between different nominal pipe sizes
- Fits directly into a larger female threaded opening
- Accepts a smaller male-threaded component
- Reduces the need for multiple adapters
- Useful for repairs and system modifications
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
Male NPT x Female NPT
The bushing combines a larger exterior male NPT connection with a smaller interior female NPT connection to provide a direct threaded size transition.
Thread Sealing
Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to NPT threaded connections according to the system media, piping material, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Potable Water & Plumbing
- Potable water systems
- Residential plumbing
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- Threaded pipe size transitions
Industrial & Marine
- Industrial piping systems
- Marine piping applications
- Mechanical equipment
- Valve and manifold connections
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings are available in reducing configurations for connecting different nominal pipe sizes.
Confirm both the larger male NPT size and the smaller female NPT size before ordering to ensure compatibility with the mating components in your piping system.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your larger and smaller pipe sizes, male and female NPT connection requirements, 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 are these bushings made from?
They are manufactured from lead-free bronze.
What is a hex bushing used for?
A hex bushing reduces between two different nominal threaded pipe sizes within a compact fitting.
What type of connections do they use?
They use a larger male NPT exterior thread and a smaller female NPT interior thread.
Why is the body hex-shaped?
The hexagonal body provides flat wrenching surfaces for controlled installation and removal.
Are these 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.
Do these bushings reduce pipe size?
Yes. They allow a smaller male-threaded component to connect through a larger female-threaded opening.
Should thread sealant be used?
Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to NPT threaded connections according to the application requirements.
Can these be used in marine piping systems?
The supplied product information identifies marine piping systems among the intended applications.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the larger male NPT size, smaller female NPT size, system pressure, temperature, potable water requirements, media compatibility, and installation requirements.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Bronze Hex Bushings.
- Each bushing uses a male NPT x female NPT reducing configuration.
- Verify both nominal connection sizes before ordering.
- Confirm each mating component uses the correct NPT size and connection type.
- Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape where required.
- Use the hex body as the primary wrenching surface.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- 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.
- Inspect all mating threads for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Pipe, fittings, valves, and other components are sold separately unless otherwise specified.
- Install according to applicable plumbing and piping requirements.
- Follow Midland manufacturer recommendations for complete installation and operating requirements.
