Value Collection 6HB1X1/8 Stainless Steel Hex Bushing Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 6HB1X1/8 is a stainless steel hex bushing designed for threaded pipe assemblies using NPT connections. Hex bushings reduce from a larger female thread to a smaller male thread, allowing two pipes or fittings of different sizes to connect within the same run. The external hex profile provides a secure grip point for a wrench during installation. Constructed from stainless steel, this fitting resists corrosion in demanding environments including water supply, chemical handling, and industrial piping systems. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors install this type of fitting during new construction and retrofit work.

This hex bushing is suited for residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC hydronic systems, and industrial fluid-handling lines where NPT threaded connections are required. Its compact profile fits tight spaces where a full coupling or union would not. The stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for installations where corrosion resistance is a priority, such as outdoor, marine, or chemically active environments. It ships in a single-unit package quantity.

Key Features

• Hex exterior profile allows wrench engagement for controlled torque during assembly
• NPT threads on both male and female ends for standard tapered thread compatibility
• Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and chemically active environments
• Compact bushing-style design reduces pipe size within a minimal footprint
• Single-piece solid construction with no moving parts or seals to fail

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT hex bushing replacement for use in residential and commercial threaded pipe systems where a reducer bushing with a hex drive profile is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters following applicable IPC and IFGC codes for threaded pipe assemblies. Shut off and depressurize the pipe system completely before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply thread sealant tape or compound to the male NPT threads before assembly. Do not overtighten; use a calibrated torque wrench and follow standard NPT make-up turn guidelines for the pipe size in use.