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    About Pipe and Fittings
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    Measure your pipe and fittings to identify their pipe size, thread size, schedule, and thread type. Then, find compatible components.

    Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage

    Made of either nylon or acetal, these fittings resist corrosion, so they won't deteriorate in food processing applications. They won’t transfer tastes or odors to your food or beverages.
    To prevent leaks in threaded connections, apply a sealant to the male threads. Threaded connections can be taken apart as needed for maintenance and repair. For metal threads, use PTFE tape. For plastic threads, apply a non-hardening, plastic-compatible sealant. Tape or sealants with PTFE are not recommended for plastic-to-plastic connections. When making a threaded connection be careful not to overtighten the threads. To prevent cracks and leaks, finger tighten the fitting, then wrench-tighten one to two turns.
    Warning: Never use plastic pipe fittings, flanges, and pipe with compressed air or gas.
    Straight Connectors
    Image of Product. Female. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Connectors, Threaded Fitting Connection, Female.
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Connectors, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male, Hex Body.

    Female

    Male

    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Female
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N1100000
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N120000
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N130000
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N140000
     
    NPT Male
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N150000
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N160000
    Plastic Pipe Fitting for Food and Beverage, Straight Connector, 1/4 NPT Male
    Pack of 5In stock
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N170000
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N180000
    3/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N190000
     
    Straight Adapters
    Image of Product. Female × Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Adapters, Male, Female, Threaded Fitting Connection, Hex Body.

    Female × Male

    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    (A)
    (B)
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Female × NPT Male
    1/8
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N2300000
    1/4
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N240000
    3/8
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N250000
    1/2
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N260000
     
    Straight Reducing Adapters
    Image of Product. Female × Male. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Reducing Adapters, Male, Female, Threaded Fitting Connection, Hex Body.

    Female × Male

    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    (A)
    (B)
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Female × NPT Male
    1/8
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N3300000
    1/4
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N340000
    1/4
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N350000
    1/4
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N360000
    3/8
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N370000
    3/8
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N380000
    1/2
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N390000
    1/2
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N410000
    1/2
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N420000
    1/2
    3/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N4300000
     
    Straight Reducers
    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    (A)
    (B)
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Female × NPT Female
    Image of Product. Female × Female. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Reducers, Female, Threaded Fitting Connection, Hex Body.

    Female × Female

    1/4
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N4400000
    3/8
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N450000
    3/8
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N460000
    1/2
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N470000
    1/2
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N480000
     
    NPT Male × NPT Male
    Image of Product. Male × Male. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Straight Reducers, Male, Threaded Fitting Connection, Hex Body.

    Male × Male

    1/4
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N490000
    3/8
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N510000
    1/2
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N520000
    1/2
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N530000
     
    Tee Connectors
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, Tee Connectors, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male.

    Male

    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Male
    1/8
    NylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N2100000
    1/4
    NylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N220000
     
    External-Hex-Drive Plugs
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Plastic Pipe Fittings for Food and Beverage, External-Hex-Drive Plugs, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male, Hex Body.

    Male

    Acetal—Acetal plugs have excellent moisture resistance, so they won’t soften or lose strength, even in high-humidity environments.
    Nylon—Nylon fittings and plugs have higher strength and temperature resistance than polyethylene, polypropylene, and other commonly used plastic fittings. These fittings are FDA compliant for repeated use with food at temperatures up to 230° F.
    Pipe
    Size
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Color
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    NPT Male
    1/8
    HexAcetalWhite125 psi @ 72° F13495N1100000
    1/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N270000
    1/4
    HexAcetalWhite125 psi @ 72° F13495N120000
    1/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N280000
    3/8
    HexAcetalWhite125 psi @ 72° F13495N130000
    3/8
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N290000
    1/2
    HexAcetalWhite125 psi @ 72° F13495N140000
    1/2
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N310000
    3/4
    HexNylonBlue200 psi @ 72° FFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500
    55318N320000
     
    Thread Sealant
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Sealants. Applicator-Top Can.

    Applicator-Top Can

    Sealants cannot be sold to Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Northern Virginia, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Utah due to local VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    8Applicator-Top Can-100 to 6004586K9000000
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