Value Collection 6HB3/4*1/2 Pipe Bushing 316 Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 6HB3/4*1/2 is a threaded pipe bushing used to reduce a 3/4-inch female port down to a 1/2-inch male connection in piping systems. Constructed from 316 stainless steel, this bushing resists corrosion in wet, chemical, and marine environments where standard carbon steel fittings fail prematurely. It features MNPT x FNPT end connections and carries a 150 psi pressure rating at Schedule 40 dimensions. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors install this fitting when reducing pipe sizes within threaded stainless steel lines in commercial, industrial, or corrosive-service applications.

This bushing is suited for use in plumbing, process piping, and fluid-handling systems where 316 stainless steel is specified for corrosion resistance. Typical applications include chemical processing lines, food-service equipment, marine installations, and coastal or outdoor mechanical systems. The MNPT x FNPT thread configuration allows direct installation into standard NPT-tapped ports and pipe couplings without adapters. It is commonly used wherever a threaded pipe size reduction is required in a stainless steel run.

Key Features

• 316 stainless steel construction for superior corrosion and chloride resistance
• MNPT x FNPT threaded ends for tool-only installation with no soldering or welding
• 150 psi pressure rating suitable for standard low-pressure fluid and gas lines
• Schedule 40 wall dimensions for compatibility with standard NPT pipe fittings
• Reduces 3/4-inch female port to 1/2-inch male connection in a single fitting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded reducer bushing for use in standard Schedule 40 NPT piping systems requiring a 3/4-inch to 1/2-inch reduction in 316 stainless steel.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters. Shut off and depressurize the line fully before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male threads before assembly and tighten with a pipe wrench to avoid cross-threading or over-torquing the stainless steel threads. Consult applicable plumbing codes, including the IPC, for thread engagement and pressure-testing requirements on the finished assembly.