Midland Industries 62538MS Hex Bushing 3in X 2in 304 Ss Npt

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 62538MS is a hex bushing fitting designed to reduce a 3-inch male NPT connection down to a 2-inch female NPT connection. Built from 304 stainless steel, it carries a 150 lb pressure class rating, making it suitable for moderate-pressure piping systems in industrial, commercial, and mechanical applications. The hex profile allows for standard wrench engagement during installation and removal. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors working with threaded stainless steel pipe assemblies are the primary installers of this type of fitting.

This hex bushing is used in threaded pipe systems where a reduction between two different pipe sizes is required. The 3-inch male NPT end threads directly into a female-threaded pipe, valve, or fitting, while the 2-inch female NPT end accepts the smaller-diameter male-threaded pipe or component. Typical applications include water supply, process piping, and fluid handling systems where corrosion resistance and threaded connections are specified. Its 304 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for environments where mild corrosion resistance is needed.

Key Features

• Reduces 3-inch male NPT to 2-inch female NPT in a single fitting
• 304 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and mild chemical environments
• 150 lb pressure class rating suitable for moderate-pressure threaded piping systems
• Hex body design allows wrench engagement for proper torque and sealing
• Part of the SP-114 Fittings series for consistent material and dimensional standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded hex bushing for use in 3-inch to 2-inch NPT reduction applications within 150 lb class stainless steel piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter following applicable IPC or ASME B31 piping codes. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before making or breaking any threaded connections. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape rated for the service fluid before threading the fitting into place. Do not over-torque threaded stainless steel fittings, as galling can occur; use a calibrated torque wrench and follow standard NPT engagement practices.