Midland Industries 54061612 Hex Pipe Reducer Bushing

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 54061612 is a hex pipe reducer bushing designed to transition between a 1-inch male NPTF connection and a 3/4-inch female NPTF connection in steel piping systems. Constructed from steel and rated to 375 degrees F, this bushing is built for demanding hydraulic and fluid handling applications. The hex body allows for standard wrench engagement during installation or removal. Plumbers, pipefitters, and hydraulic technicians install this fitting type when reducing pipe size within a threaded steel line. Its compact footprint and NPTF thread form create a pressure-tight, dryseal connection without relying solely on thread sealant.

This reducer bushing fits into hydraulic systems, industrial pipe assemblies, and fluid transfer lines where a one-piece threaded reduction is needed between 1-inch and 3/4-inch steel pipe. It is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, as well as industrial hydraulic circuits where steel pipe adapters are specified. The NPTF dryseal thread form is commonly required in hydraulic and pneumatic lines where leak-free performance is critical.

Key Features

• 1-inch male NPTF inlet reduces to 3/4-inch female NPTF outlet in a single fitting
• Steel construction rated to 375 degrees F for use in high-temperature fluid and hydraulic lines
• Hex body provides wrench flats for secure installation and removal with standard tools
• NPTF dryseal threads deliver a pressure-tight connection without depending on thread compound alone
• Compact dimensions suit tight-clearance installations in hydraulic manifolds and pipe runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or upgrade fitting for steel pipe assemblies requiring a 1-inch male NPTF to 3/4-inch female NPTF threaded reduction, consistent with MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 5406 Series hex pipe reducer bushings.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber, pipefitter, or qualified hydraulic technician. Shut down and depressurize the system completely before removing or installing any threaded pipe fitting. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPTF threads as required by the system specification and applicable codes. Use a properly sized wrench on the hex body to avoid rounding or over-stressing the fitting.