Description
Midland Red Brass Cross Fitting
Midland Red Brass Cross Fittings provide a durable four-way threaded connection for plumbing, commercial, industrial, and general fluid handling systems.
Manufactured from high-quality domestic red brass, these fittings offer dependable strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long service life. Female NPT threaded connections on all four openings allow compatible male-threaded pipe, nipples, fittings, valves, or equipment connections to be joined at a central four-way intersection.
Product Highlights
- Four-way threaded cross fitting
- Domestic red brass construction
- Female NPT connections on all four openings
- Creates a four-direction piping intersection
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good resistance to dezincification
- Suitable for water, oil, air, and other compatible media
- Designed for plumbing, commercial, and industrial piping systems
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Threaded Cross Fitting |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Domestic Red Brass |
| 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 Intersection in Threaded Piping Systems |
| Compatible Media | Water, Oil, Air, and Other Compatible Fluids |
| Typical Applications | Plumbing, Commercial, Industrial, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Cross Fitting 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 cross body creates four connected flow paths arranged at 90-degree angles, allowing piping branches to intersect at a common central fitting.
Branch Connections
The two remaining female NPT openings provide additional branch connections for distributing or combining compatible fluid or air lines.
Construction Details
Midland Red Brass Cross Fittings are manufactured from durable domestic red brass to provide dependable mechanical strength and superior resistance to corrosion and wear in demanding piping environments.
Precision-machined female NPT threads on all four openings provide consistent engagement with compatible male-threaded piping components when installed using accepted piping practices.
The one-piece four-way body provides a compact method for creating multiple branches from a single threaded piping intersection.
Why Choose a Red Brass Cross?
Four-Way Piping Connection
- Connects four threaded piping components
- Creates multiple 90° branch directions
- Useful for distribution and collection systems
- Compact alternative to multiple tees
- Suitable for new installations and repairs
Red Brass Construction
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Good resistance to dezincification
- Dependable mechanical strength
- Suitable for compatible water, oil, and air service
- 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
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on all mating male NPT threads according to the piping material, system media, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Plumbing & Mechanical
- Threaded plumbing systems
- Water distribution piping
- Mechanical systems
- Equipment connections
- Multi-direction branch piping
Industrial & General Service
- Industrial piping systems
- Compressed air systems
- Oil service
- Utility piping
- Compatible fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Red Brass Cross Fittings are available in compatible threaded configurations for four-way 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, 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?
The fitting is manufactured from domestic red brass.
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 connects four threaded piping components at a common intersection and can be used to distribute or combine flow in multiple directions.
How are the four openings arranged?
The openings are arranged as a four-way intersection with 90-degree branch relationships.
Why use red brass?
Red brass provides dependable strength along with excellent corrosion and dezincification resistance in compatible piping systems.
What media can this fitting be used with?
The supplied product information identifies water, oil, air, and other compatible fluids.
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 a cross replace multiple tee fittings?
In some layouts, a cross can provide a more compact four-way connection than using multiple separate tees and connecting nipples.
Is this fitting removable?
Yes. Its threaded connections allow compatible piping components to be disconnected for maintenance or system modification.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm the nominal pipe size, four mating male NPT connections, system pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and piping layout requirements.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Red Brass Cross Fittings.
- All four openings use female NPT threaded connections.
- Verify all mating components use compatible male NPT threads.
- Confirm the four-way cross configuration matches the required piping layout.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections.
- Verify red brass is suitable for the intended media and operating environment.
- Confirm pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- Support connected piping to prevent excessive mechanical loading on the cross body.
- Align all branches correctly before final tightening.
- Inspect all threaded connections for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Pipe, nipples, valves, and additional fittings are sold separately unless otherwise specified.
- Install according to applicable plumbing and piping requirements.
- Follow Midland manufacturer recommendations for complete installation and operating requirements.
