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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.

    Low-Pressure Iron and Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings

    Use these fittings for low-pressure applications in noncorrosive environments.
    Hex-Drive Plugs
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Low-Pressure Iron and Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings, Hex-Drive Plugs, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male.

    Male

    Magnetic—Plugs with magnet attract metal debris that could otherwise damage your system.
    NPTF Thread—NPTF (Dryseal) threads are compatible with NPT threads.
    Pipe
    Size
    Construction
    Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Each
    Magnetic NPTF Male
    1/8
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A2600000
    1/4
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A210000
    3/8
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A220000
    1/2
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A230000
    3/4
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A240000
    1
    HollowSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A250000
     
    External-Hex-Drive Plugs
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Low-Pressure Iron and Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings, External-Hex-Drive Plugs, Male, Threaded Fitting Connection, Hex Body.

    Male

    Magnetic—Plugs with magnet attract metal debris that could otherwise damage your system.
    Thread Size
    Construction
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Each
    Magnetic UNF Male
    3/8"-24
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A41000000
    1/2"-20
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A420000
    7/8"-14
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A4300000
    1"-18
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A4400000
    1 1/16"-12
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A4500000
    1 1/8"-12
    SolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A4600000
     
    Magnetic Metric Male
    M12 × 1.25 mmSolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A3100000
    M14 × 1.25 mmSolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A3200000
    M14 × 1.5 mmSolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A3300000
    M18 × 1.5 mmSolidHexSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A3400000
     
    External-Square-Drive Plugs
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Low-Pressure Iron and Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings, External-Square-Drive Plugs, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male, Square Body.

    Male

    Magnetic—Plugs with magnet attract metal debris that could otherwise damage your system.
    NPTF Thread—NPTF (Dryseal) threads are compatible with NPT threads.
    Pipe
    Size
    Construction
    Body
    Shape
    Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Each
    Magnetic NPTF Male
    1/8
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A1600000
    1/4
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A110000
    3/8
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A120000
    1/2
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A130000
    3/4
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A140000
    1
    SolidSquareSteel150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 250° F1072A1500000
     
    180° Bend Connectors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pipe Traps. Low-Pressure Iron and Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings.
    180° bend connectors are also known as U-bends.
    Pipe
    Size
    Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Certification
    Shape
    Each
    NPT Female
    1/2
    Iron150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 350° FUL Listed
    180° Bend44605K563000000
    3/4
    Iron150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 350° FUL Listed
    180° Bend44605K56400000
    1
    Iron150 psi @ 72° F150 psi @ 350° F180° Bend44605K56500000
     

    Low-Pressure Stainless Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings

    Use these fittings in a low-pressure pipe line.
    Hex-Drive Plugs
    Image of Product. Male. Front orientation. Pipe and Fittings. Low-Pressure Stainless Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings, Hex-Drive Plugs, Threaded Fitting Connection, Male.

    Male

    Magnetic—Plugs with magnet attract metal debris that could otherwise damage your system.
    NPTF Thread—NPTF (Dryseal) threads are compatible with NPT threads.
    316 Stainless Steel—Fittings are the most corrosion resistant. They stand up to wet environments, just like 304 stainless steel fittings, but unlike 304 stainless steel, they will not corrode from salt water, chlorine solutions, and chemicals.
    316 Stainless Steel
    Pipe
    Size
    Construction
    Pressure
    Class
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Max. Steam Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Each
    Magnetic NPTF Male
    1/8
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1100000
    1/4
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N120000
    3/8
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N130000
    1/2
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N140000
    3/4
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1500000
    1
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1600000
    1 1/4
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1700000
    1 1/2
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1800000
    2
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N1900000
    2 1/2
    Hollow150
    270 psi @ 72° F180 psi @ 360° F1457N21000000
     

    Retaining Caps

    Image of Product. 1050 Spring Steel. Bottom orientation. Protective Caps. Retaining Caps.
    Image of Product. Plastic. Bottom orientation. Protective Caps. Retaining Caps.

    1050 Spring Steel

    Plastic

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Protective Caps. Retaining Caps, 400 Series Stainless Steel.

    400 Series

    Stainless

    Steel

    Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends. Install these caps with a hammer or push them into place by hand.
    Corrosion-Resistant Coated—Corrosion-resistant-coated finish is more corrosion resistant in wet environments than zinc-plated finish. Also known as black luster.
    Nickel Plated—Nickel-plated finish has excellent corrosion resistance and a decorative appearance.
    Zinc Plated—Zinc-plated finish is corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    For
    OD
    OD
    Ht.
    Insert Material
    Min.
    Hardness
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black Corrosion-Resistant-Coated 1050 Spring Steel
    1/4"9/16"7/32"SteelNot Rated597036A01000000
    5/16"5/8"1/4"SteelNot Rated597036A0200000
    3/8"3/4"9/32"SteelNot Rated597036A03000000
    1/2"15/16"21/64"SteelNot Rated597036A04000000
     
    Nickel-Plated 1050 Spring Steel
    3/8"3/4"9/32"SteelRockwell C132594803A0310000
     
    Zinc-Plated 1050 Spring Steel
    5/16"9/16"19/64"SteelRockwell C442594803A3200000
    1/2"15/16"21/64"SteelRockwell C381094803A0500000
    5/8"1 3/16"27/64"SteelRockwell C381094803A0600000
     
    400 Series Stainless Steel
    1/8"27/64"1/8"18-8 Stainless Steel
    Rockwell C491094802A1000000
    3/16"1/2"5/32"18-8 Stainless Steel
    Rockwell C492594802A1100000
    1/4"41/64"13/64"18-8 Stainless Steel
    Rockwell C491094802A1200000
    3/8"25/32"15/64"18-8 Stainless Steel
    Rockwell C491094802A14000000
     
    Black Plastic
    5/32"21/32"23/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1505090310A32500000
    3/16"21/32"23/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1505090310A33500000
    1/4"27/32"7/16"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1505090310A34500000
    5/16"27/32"29/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1502590310A35500000
    3/8"55/64"15/32"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1502590310A3780000
    7/16"53/64"7/16"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1501090310A3720000
    1/2"1 5/16"41/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1501090310A3730000
    5/8"1 5/16"41/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1501090310A3740000
     
    White Plastic
    1/8"21/32"23/64"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1501090310A31500000
    3/16"21/32"11/32"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1502590310A3710000
    3/8"55/64"15/32"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1502590310A3770000
     
    Red Plastic
    5/16"55/64"15/32"SteelRockwell C45-90 to 1502590310A3760000
     
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