Bmi Usa 35149 Black Malleable Iron Hex Pipe Bushing

Product Description

The BMI USA 35149 is a black malleable iron hex pipe bushing used to reduce a larger female-threaded pipe opening to a smaller male-threaded connection. Weighing 1.04 pounds, this bushing features a hexagonal outer profile that provides a secure gripping surface for installation with a standard pipe wrench or open-end wrench. The black finish is a standard iron oxide coating suited for non-corrosive interior piping applications. This fitting is installed by licensed plumbers and pipefitters working on low-pressure gas, air, or fluid distribution systems.

This hex bushing is sized at 2.5 inches by 1 inch, making it appropriate for reducing connections in residential and light commercial piping systems. It is commonly used in gas distribution, compressed air, and water supply lines where a threaded reduction is required at a valve, fitting, or equipment port. The malleable iron construction provides the ductility needed to handle moderate vibration and mechanical stress in installed piping assemblies.

Key Features

• Hex outer profile allows wrench engagement for controlled installation torque
• Malleable iron construction offers ductility and resistance to mechanical stress
• Black oxide finish suitable for interior gas, air, and fluid piping applications
• 2.5-inch female thread to 1-inch male thread reduction in a single fitting
• Compact bushing design eliminates the need for a full coupling-and-nipple reduction assembly

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for standard NPT-threaded malleable iron piping systems in residential and light commercial applications.

Installation Notes

This fitting is installed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters working on threaded iron piping systems. Shut off and depressurize the line fully before removing or installing any threaded pipe fitting. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male threads before making up the joint, following local plumbing and mechanical code requirements. Use a pipe wrench on the hex profile and avoid over-tightening, which can crack malleable iron fittings.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Malleable Iron
• Finish: Black
• Inlet Size: 2.5 inches (female)
• Outlet Size: 1 inch (male)
• Weight: 1.04 pounds
• UPC: 777701351495

Standard Information

• Brand: BMI USA
• Manufacturer Part Number: 35149