Value Brand 1/2" x 3/8" Black Forged Steel Bushing

Product Identity

This is a forged steel pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1/2 inch NPT female thread down to a 3/8 inch NPT female thread. It meets ANSI B1.20.1, ASME B16.11 and ASTM A105 standards for Class 3000 service. Plumbers and maintenance engineers use it to adapt pipe sizes in high-pressure hydraulic or steam systems.

Build Integration

The bushing threads directly into a 1/2 inch NPT port using standard pipe sealant or tape. Its Class 3000 rating supports working pressures up to 3000 psi at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The black forged steel construction resists mechanical shock and vibration. No special tools beyond a pipe wrench are required for installation.

Upgrade Context

This fitting replaces a straight coupling when a reduction in pipe diameter is needed at a connection point. The jump is worth it when system design calls for a smaller branch line off a larger header without adding extra fittings. It is not suited for applications requiring a male thread on the reduced end or for pressures exceeding the Class 3000 limit.