Midland Industries 32354 Swivel Female Adapter Brass

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 32354 is a brass swivel female adapter designed to connect a 3/8-inch hose barb on one end to a 1/2-inch female NPSM gasket swivel on the other. The gasket swivel design creates a leak-resistant seal without thread sealant, making field connections faster and more reliable. Built from brass, this fitting handles a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi and performs across a temperature range of -40 to 160 degrees F. At 1.66 inches in length and 0.035 pounds, it is a compact, lightweight fitting suited for plumbing, HVAC, and fluid-handling applications. Plumbers and pipefitters install this type of adapter when transitioning from rigid pipe to flexible hose assemblies.

This adapter is used in residential and light commercial systems where a flexible hose must connect to a fixed threaded port. The 1/2-14 thread pitch matches standard NPSM female ports. The hose barb end accepts 3/8-inch inner diameter hose and is secured with a hose clamp, similar style clamp, or a crimped ferrule. Typical installations include water supply lines, low-pressure fluid transfer lines, and HVAC condensate or water connections where swivel access simplifies alignment during assembly.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch hose barb inlet for secure hose attachment with clamp or crimped ferrule
• 1/2-inch female NPSM gasket swivel outlet for tool-free, thread-sealant-free sealing
• Rated to 150 psi maximum operating pressure
• Operating temperature range of -40 to 160 degrees F
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in water and fluid service
• Compact profile at 1.66 inches in length and 0.035 pounds

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3/8-inch inner diameter hose assemblies secured by a hose clamp, similar type clamp, or a crimped ferrule, and compatible with any 1/2-14 NPSM female-threaded port in low-pressure fluid or water service.

Installation Notes

This fitting is typically installed by licensed plumbers or HVAC technicians. Shut off the water supply or fluid source and relieve system pressure before beginning work. The NPSM gasket swivel end relies on the internal gasket for sealing - do not apply thread tape or pipe dope to this end. Secure the hose barb end with an appropriately sized clamp or crimped ferrule per the hose manufacturer's requirements and applicable IPC or local plumbing code.