Value Collection 12113 Black Pipe Bushing 3/8 X 1/4 Npt Class 3000

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 12113 is a forged carbon steel pipe bushing with a black finish, designed to reduce a 3/8-inch NPT female fitting down to a 1/4-inch NPT male connection. This Class 3000 fitting is rated for demanding pressure applications in gas and liquid piping systems. The black finish is standard for low-pressure and medium-pressure threaded iron pipe assemblies. This part ships in a package of five units. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors install these bushings when reducing pipe thread sizes within a threaded assembly without adding significant length to the run.

This bushing suits residential and light commercial piping installations where NPT threaded connections are used to transition between pipe sizes. Common applications include gas supply lines, water distribution, compressed air systems, and hydraulic assemblies that require Class 3000 rated fittings. The reduction from 3/8-inch to 1/4-inch thread is a standard transition found in branch connections, valve inlets, gauge ports, and instrument taps across a wide range of mechanical systems.

Key Features

• Forged carbon steel construction for strength in pressure-rated service
• Class 3000 pressure rating at 3000 psi for gas and liquid systems
• 3/8-inch female NPT to 1/4-inch male NPT thread reduction
• Black finish standard for threaded iron pipe systems
• Sold in a pack of five units for job-site stocking

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT threaded pipe bushing compatible with Class 3000 forged carbon steel fittings in threaded iron pipe assemblies using 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch NPT connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters following applicable code requirements, including IFGC and ASME B16.11 for forged steel fittings. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before threading or unthreading any fitting. Apply an approved thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads before assembly. Do not use pipe wrenches on fittings in a way that stresses adjacent connections or valves.