Brass & Bronze Threaded Fittings
Threaded joints is a technology that has been designed to join piping systems by coupling thread ended pipes and accessories available as male thread and female thread connector types and selection of thread standards to choose from e.g.: BSP, NPT or G. Threaded joints are mainly used on smaller diameters pipes in non-critical applications such as domestic oil, gas, air conditioning, heating & ventilation installations but can also be seen pneumatic, automotive applications. Threaded fittings are usually made of bronze, brass plastic or cast iron. The most common types of threaded fittings are 90° elbows, 45° elbows, tees, straight fittings, square head plugs, hex head plugs, reducers, adaptors, flanges, caps, bushings. Threaded fittings systems ensure leak-tight connections in all low-pressure, low-temperature installations where vibration is not encountered.
What does DZ on brass fittings mean?
DZ or DZR symbol stamped on brass components means that the part is dezincification resistant. Dezincification is a form of corrosion that can occur within a plumbing and heating system.
How to measure bronze or brass fittings?
To measure the size of male fittings you need to calculate the OD (outside diameter) of the pipe. However, to measure female fittings you need to measure ID (inside diameter) of the pipe.
How to loosen brass fittings that are stuck?
Stuck brass, copper or bronze threaded fittings can be loosened in two ways. Firstly, you need to shut off the supply and scrub away a crusty residue on the outside of the fitting. Once it’s done, try using penetration liquid directly on fittings thread and leave it for a while. If it doesn’t work, try heating the fitting as the metal expands when heated. An expanded metal will break the sticky residue and let the fitting to move.
Do I need to use an additional washer to seal the connection?
It is always recommended to use some kind of sealing with threaded fittings, no matter if it’s a BSPP, BSPT, NPT or any other type of thread. This could be a gasket, washer, sealing tape or sealing liquid.
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RS PRO 150 bar Brass Pneumatic Straight Threaded Adapter, NPT 1/8 Male To G 1/8 Female
IDR554,868.10Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Brass 1 in BSP Male x 1/2 in BSP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR75,363.47Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 1 in BSPP Female x 1 in BSPP Female Tee Equal Tee Threaded Fitting
IDR477,564.17Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 1/2 in BSP Male x 1/4 in BSP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR42,113.34Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 1/2 in BSP Male x 3/8 in BSP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR33,197.69Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 1/4 in BSPP Male Straight Plug Threaded Fitting
IDR126,287.56Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Brass 1/8 in BSPP Male x 1/4 in BSPP Female Straight Reducer Threaded Fitting
IDR129,329.37Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Brass 3/4 in BSP Male x 1/2 in BSP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR93,247.21Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 3/8 in BSP Male x 1/4 in BSP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR36,187.05Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Brass 3/8 in BSPP Male Straight Plug Threaded Fitting
IDR196,668.75Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Brass Threaded Straight 7.6 mm x 14.9 mm Ceramic Tap Gland Threaded Fitting
IDR301,139.19 -
RS PRO Bronze 1 in BSPT Male x 1/2 in BSPP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR241,561.67Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Bronze 1 in BSPT Male x 3/4 in BSPP Female Straight Reducer Bush Threaded Fitting
IDR226,562.40Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Bronze 1/2 in BSPP Male x 1/2 in BSPP Female 90° Elbow Threaded Fitting
IDR271,769.99Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Bronze 1/2 in BSPT Male x 1/2 in BSPT Male Straight Nipple Threaded Fitting
IDR216,283.18Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Bronze 3/4 in BSPP Female x 3/4 in BSPP Female Straight Coupler Threaded Fitting
IDR446,831.40Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
RS PRO Bronze 3/4 in BSPT Male Straight Plug Threaded Fitting
IDR1,440,139.70Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
RS PRO Elbow Connector Female
IDR341,207.17Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Elbow Connector Female
IDR252,680.01Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Elbow Connector Male
IDR345,402.77Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO NBR G 1/4 Male Blanking Plug
IDR150,831.82Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO NBR G 1/8 Male Blanking Plug
IDR120,203.94Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO NBR G 3/8 Male Blanking Plug
IDR209,675.11Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
RS PRO Tee Connector 100 bar
IDR516,373.47Pack (1 Pack of 10)