Merit Brass K414-0806 Pipe Bushing 1/2 X 3/8 in 304 Ss

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS K414-0806 is a threaded pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1/2-inch male NPT connection down to a 3/8-inch female NPT port. Constructed from 304 stainless steel with a Schedule 40 wall, this bushing is rated to 150 psi and meets ISO standards. It is a compact, hex-style reducer fitting used in fluid and gas piping systems where a size transition is needed between threaded pipe runs. Plumbers, pipefitters, and industrial maintenance techs install this type of fitting in both commercial and light industrial applications where corrosion resistance is a priority.

This bushing suits residential and commercial plumbing, instrumentation lines, compressed air systems, and process piping where stainless steel is specified for corrosion resistance or sanitary requirements. The MNPT x FNPT thread configuration allows direct installation into a female-threaded port or pipe fitting without additional adapters. It is compatible with standard NPT-threaded pipe assemblies in Schedule 40 configurations.

Key Features

• 304 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet, chemical, and outdoor environments
• 1/2-inch MNPT inlet to 3/8-inch FNPT outlet for inline size reduction
• 150 psi pressure rating suitable for a wide range of plumbing and process applications
• Schedule 40 wall thickness for standard-duty threaded pipe service
• ISO-compliant threading for consistent fitment across standard NPT fittings
• Compact bushing profile minimizes added length in tight piping runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded reducer bushing for use with standard 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch NPT pipe and fittings in Schedule 40 stainless steel piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters following applicable IPC and IFGC code requirements for threaded connections. Shut off and depressurize the line before disassembly or installation. Apply thread sealant tape or pipe dope rated for the service fluid to the male threads before making up the joint. Do not over-tighten stainless steel fittings, as galling on the threads can cause joint failure.