Value Collection 6HB3X2 Stainless Steel Hex Bushing Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 6HB3X2 is a stainless steel hex bushing with NPT end connections, designed to reduce from a larger pipe thread to a smaller one in threaded piping systems. The hex drive profile allows wrench engagement for positive makeup torque without marring the fitting body. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in demanding fluid, gas, and process piping environments. This type of fitting is installed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors working on commercial or industrial piping systems, as well as HVAC technicians routing refrigerant-side or chilled-water piping connections.

The 6HB3X2 hex bushing is suited for threaded pipe assemblies requiring a concentric male-to-female thread reduction at a single point. Typical applications include water supply, compressed air, steam, and light chemical service lines where stainless steel is specified for corrosion resistance. The NPT taper thread form provides a pressure-tight seal when properly torqued with appropriate thread sealant. This fitting is used in both new construction and retrofit service work across residential, commercial, and light industrial settings.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in wet, chemical, or outdoor environments
• Hex body profile allows standard wrench engagement for secure, controlled installation
• NPT taper thread on both ends provides pressure-tight threaded connections
• Concentric bushing design reduces pipe size at a single threaded joint
• Compact form factor suitable for tight-clearance installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for threaded NPT stainless steel pipe assemblies in plumbing, HVAC, and process piping applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter following applicable IPC or ASME B31 code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the line before disassembly or fitting makeup. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads before assembly. Do not over-torque; use a backup wrench on adjacent fittings to avoid stressing upstream connections.