Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Union
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Unions
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Unions provide a secure threaded connection while allowing piping systems to be disconnected and reassembled for maintenance, repairs, inspection, or equipment replacement.
Manufactured from premium lead-free bronze, these unions provide excellent corrosion resistance and dependable mechanical strength for potable water, plumbing, commercial, industrial, marine, and other compatible piping applications. Precision-machined female NPT threaded ends and a three-piece union design simplify servicing without disturbing adjacent piping.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free bronze construction
- Three-piece threaded union design
- Female NPT x Female NPT threaded connections
- Allows piping sections to be disconnected without rotating surrounding pipe
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Durable union nut for serviceable connections
- Suitable for plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine systems
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Threaded Union |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Bronze |
| Connection Type | Female NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Construction | Three-Piece Union |
| Primary Function | Creating a Removable Threaded Piping Connection |
| Potable Water Use | Suitable for Compatible Potable Water Applications |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Plumbing, Commercial, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Union Configuration
Female NPT Connection
One side features a precision-machined female NPT connection for installation with a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Union Nut
The center union nut joins the two threaded halves and allows the assembly to be separated for service without rotating the connected piping.
Female NPT Connection
The opposite side also features a female NPT connection for joining another compatible male-threaded piping component.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Unions are manufactured from high-quality lead-free bronze to provide dependable mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life in demanding piping environments.
Precision-machined female NPT threaded ends provide consistent engagement with compatible male-threaded components, while the robust union nut allows the connected piping sections to be separated without disturbing adjacent piping.
The three-piece construction makes these unions especially useful where periodic maintenance, inspection, equipment replacement, or future system modifications may be required.
Why Choose a Lead-Free Bronze Union?
Service-Friendly Connection
- Allows piping to be disconnected without cutting
- No need to rotate surrounding pipe
- Simplifies equipment replacement
- Useful for inspection and maintenance
- Supports future piping 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
Female NPT x Female NPT
Both ends use female NPT threads for connection to compatible male NPT pipe, nipples, fittings, valves, or equipment connections.
Thread Sealing
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on 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
- Serviceable equipment connections
Industrial & Marine
- Industrial piping systems
- Marine piping applications
- Mechanical equipment
- Maintenance access points
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Unions are available in compatible nominal pipe sizes for threaded piping systems.
Confirm the required nominal pipe size and verify that both mating components use compatible male NPT threads before ordering.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your nominal pipe size, female NPT connections, service-access 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 unions made from?
They are manufactured from lead-free bronze.
What type of connections do they use?
They use female NPT threaded connections on both ends.
What is a union fitting used for?
A union creates a removable threaded connection that allows piping sections to be disconnected without cutting or rotating surrounding pipe.
How does the three-piece design work?
The two threaded ends connect to the piping while the center union nut joins the halves together and allows them to be separated when service is required.
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.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on mating NPT threaded connections according to the application requirements.
Can these unions be used in marine systems?
The supplied product information identifies marine applications among the intended uses.
Can the union be disconnected repeatedly?
The three-piece design is intended to provide a serviceable connection for maintenance, inspection, and equipment replacement.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, mating male NPT threads, potable water requirements, system pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and installation requirements.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Bronze Unions.
- Both ends use female NPT threaded connections.
- Verify both mating components use compatible male NPT threads.
- Confirm the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections where required.
- Ensure the union halves are properly aligned before tightening the union nut.
- Do not use the union nut to force misaligned piping together.
- 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 fitting or mating threads.
- Support connected piping to avoid excessive mechanical loading on the union.
- Inspect threaded and union mating surfaces before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Install according to applicable plumbing requirements and Midland manufacturer recommendations.
