Forged Carbon Steel Hex Bushing | Reducing Adapter for High Pressure Threaded Systems

The Forged Carbon Steel Hex Bushing is a reducing fitting that connects a smaller male threaded pipe to a larger female threaded port. The bushing has a male NPT (or BSP) thread on the smaller end and a female NPT (or BSP) thread on the larger end. The hex body allows installation with a standard wrench. This fitting is used when you need to install a small diameter component (e.g., gauge, valve, or pipe) into a larger threaded port. For example, installing a 1/2″ pressure gauge into a 1″ valve port. The bushing is forged from ASTM A105 carbon steel for high pressure service. Class 3000 and Class 6000 ratings are available. The hex bushing is more compact than using a coupling + reducer combination.

Why Choose Us / Advantage

Hex Body Standard: Easy installation and removal.

Tapered Threads: NPT provides pressure-tight seal without gaskets.

Full Range of Reductions: Any combination from 2″ x 1/2″ down to 1/2″ x 1/8″.

Pressure Rated to Class 6000: Suitable for highest pressure systems.

Zinc Plated: Corrosion resistant standard.

Technical Data

★ Specification Class 3000 Class 6000

★ Material Forged Steel ASTM A105 Forged Steel ASTM A105

★ Type Hex bushing (male x female) Hex bushing

★ Connections Male NPT (small) / Female NPT (large) Male / Female NPT

★ Pressure 3000 PSI 6000 PSI

★ Size Range 1/8″ – 2″ 1/8″ – 1-1/2″

★ Standard ASME B16.11 ASME B16.11

★ Finish Zinc plated / Black Zinc plated / Black

Applications

● Installing pressure gauges into larger valve ports

● Adapting instrument connections to process piping

● Reducing from main header to instrument take-off

● Hydraulic system component mounting

● Steam system gauge connections