Midland Industries EXP-125-150 Hose Barb Npt Expander Fitting

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES EXP-125-150 is a jump-size hose barb to NPT expander fitting designed to connect a 1-1/4 inch hose barb on one end to a 1-1/2 inch male NPT thread on the other. This type of fitting is used when a fluid line must transition between two different sizes while also changing connection type from a barbed hose end to a threaded pipe connection. Plated steel construction provides corrosion resistance and the mechanical strength needed for pressurized fluid service. Plumbers, pipefitters, and industrial maintenance technicians install this fitting in hose and pipe assemblies where a size step-up is required inline.

This expander fitting is suited for plumbing, industrial fluid handling, and general-purpose hose-to-pipe assemblies where a 1-1/4 inch hose barb inlet must mate to a 1-1/2 inch NPT threaded outlet. The jump-size design eliminates the need for a separate reducer bushing and barb adapter, consolidating the transition into a single fitting. It is commonly used in light commercial and industrial installations where hose lines connect directly into threaded pipe manifolds or equipment ports.

Key Features

• Expander design steps up from 1-1/4 inch hose barb to 1-1/2 inch male NPT in a single fitting
• Plated steel construction for corrosion resistance and pressure-rated durability
• Male NPT thread conforms to standard tapered pipe thread for leak-free sealing with thread sealant
• Hose barb end retains hose securely when used with an appropriate clamp
• Compact single-piece design reduces connection points in the assembly

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for hose and pipe assemblies requiring a 1-1/4 inch hose barb to 1-1/2 inch male NPT transition in plumbing and industrial fluid handling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by plumbers or pipefitters following applicable IPC guidelines. Apply thread sealant tape or paste to the male NPT threads before assembly and tighten to snug-plus-turns per standard practice - do not overtighten plated steel fittings. Secure the hose end with an appropriately sized hose clamp rated for the system pressure and fluid type. Shut off and depressurize the line fully before removing any existing fitting or making the new connection.