Product Description
BSPT Socket Tapered Pipe Plugs – High Tensile Self Colour Steel
High tensile steel socket pipe plugs with an external BSPT tapered thread and a black self colour finish. Designed for closing compatible threaded ports, these plugs feature an internal hexagon socket for installation and removal using a suitable Allen key.
Available in five nominal BSPT sizes from ⅛" to ¾", with a choice of pack quantities for maintenance, repairs and engineering assemblies.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | Socket tapered pipe plug / threaded blanking plug |
| Material | High tensile steel |
| Finish | Self colour, black appearance |
| Thread type | BSPT – British Standard Pipe Taper |
| Thread configuration | External tapered thread |
| Drive type | Internal hexagon socket |
| Available nominal sizes | ⅛", ¼", ⅜", ½" and ¾" BSPT |
| Pack quantities | 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 |
Available Thread Sizes
| Nominal BSPT Size | Threads Per Inch |
|---|---|
| ⅛" BSPT | 28 TPI |
| ¼" BSPT | 19 TPI |
| ⅜" BSPT | 19 TPI |
| ½" BSPT | 14 TPI |
| ¾" BSPT | 14 TPI |
BSPT sizes are nominal pipe thread designations and do not represent the measured outside diameter of the plug.
Key Features
- High tensile steel construction.
- External BSPT tapered thread for compatible threaded ports.
- Internal hexagon socket for Allen key installation.
- Self colour finish with a black appearance.
- Five thread sizes and a choice of pack quantities.
Typical Applications
For blanking unused BSPT ports in compatible housings, manifolds and engineering components. Select the plug to suit the equipment’s thread, material and service requirements.
Installation and Selection
Confirm the port thread before installation. BSPT and NPT threads have different profiles and are not interchangeable. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s requirements for tightening and any thread sealant needed for the application.
Ordering
Select the required nominal BSPT thread size and pack quantity before adding to your basket.
