Value Collection 4HB11/4X1/8 Ss Hex Bushing Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 4HB11/4X1/8 is a stainless steel hex bushing designed for reducing pipe thread connections in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial piping systems. A hex bushing is a threaded fitting with a larger female NPT end and a smaller male NPT end, used to transition between two different pipe sizes within a single fitting body. The hex profile allows for wrench engagement during installation. Constructed from stainless steel, this bushing resists corrosion in wet and chemically active environments. It weighs 0.25 pounds and measures approximately 1.77 inches wide and 1.18 inches tall. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the typical installers for this type of fitting.

This hex bushing is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant piping support lines, compressed air systems, and general industrial fluid handling applications where NPT threaded connections are required. It is sold individually and is appropriate wherever a reduction between two NPT-threaded pipe sizes is needed in a fixed, non-flexing installation.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and industrial environments
• NPT end connections on both male and female ends for standard threaded pipe assembly
• Hex body profile allows full wrench engagement for proper torque during makeup
• Compact form factor reduces overall assembly length compared to a coupling-and-nipple combination
• Single-piece fitting construction with no moving parts or seals to fail

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation hex bushing for standard NPT threaded pipe systems across plumbing, HVAC, and industrial fluid handling applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads before assembly in accordance with local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code. Shut off and depressurize the line before disassembling any existing fitting. Do not overtighten NPT threads, as stainless steel threads can gall if excessive force is applied.