Value Collection 4HB3/4X1/8 Ss Hex Bushing Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 4HB3/4X1/8 is a stainless steel hex bushing designed to reduce pipe thread sizes within an NPT-threaded plumbing or fluid system. Hex bushings serve as concentric reducers — they thread into a larger female NPT fitting and accept a smaller male NPT connection at the opposite end. The external hex profile gives a wrench flat for controlled tightening without distorting the fitting body. At 0.09 pounds, this is a compact, single-piece fitting suited for plumbing, HVAC hydronic loops, compressed air lines, and light industrial piping where corrosion resistance is a priority.

This hex bushing is appropriate for residential and commercial installations where NPT-threaded stainless steel fittings are required. Common applications include boiler and chiller piping tie-ins, pressure gauge ports, sensor tap connections, and branch line reductions where a standard reducing coupling will not fit. The stainless steel body handles wet, humid, or chemically active environments better than carbon steel alternatives.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in wet and chemically active environments
• NPT threads on both male and female ends for compatibility with standard pipe systems
• External hex profile allows wrench installation without body distortion
• Compact form factor fits tight spaces where reducing couplings will not clear
• Single-piece sold individually — no minimum bundle required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT-threaded hex bushing for use in residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC hydronic, compressed air, and light industrial piping systems requiring an NPT thread reduction.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified HVAC technicians working on pipe systems. Shut off and depressurize the line before threading in the bushing. Apply listed thread sealant or PTFE tape to NPT threads in accordance with IPC and IFGC guidelines for the fluid or gas type. Use a wrench on the hex flats only — do not grip the body with pipe wrenches.