Is the BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A compatible with standard 1/2" BSP female fittings and safe for use up to +80Â°C at 25 bar working pressure?

Yes. The BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A has an external BSP (British Standard Pipe) thread with flat sealing, so it is compatible with standard 1/2" BSP female fittings provided the thread size matches 1/2" BSP. Made of brass and specified with a working pressure of 25 bar and an operating temperature up to +80Â°C, it is rated safe for use at those conditions. Ensure proper assembly (clean threads, correct sealing method for flat-face connections) and confirm the female counterpart is also rated for the same pressure and temperature for safe operation.

Can the BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A be used with flat-sealing washers for leak-free connections at 25 bar and +80Â°C?

Yes. The BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A is specified for flat sealing and is rated for 25 bar working pressure and up to +80Â°C operating temperature, so when installed with the correct flat-sealing washer and compatible mating flange or coupling it can provide leak-free connections at those conditions. Ensure washers and mating materials are compatible with brass and the fluid, washers are rated for the temperature and pressure, and assembly torque follows manufacturer recommendations to avoid over- or under-tightening.

Does the BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A require thread sealant or PTFE tape for flat sealing at 25 bar?

BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A with external BSP thread and flat sealing is designed to achieve a pressure-tight joint by metal-to-flat-surface contact (flat face seal). For correct function at 25 bar you should: - Use a suitable flat-sealing gasket or an O-ring if the mating component is manufactured to mate with a flat seal (face seal). The joint relies on the flat sealing surface, not on thread sealing. - Do NOT use PTFE tape or thread sealant on the flat sealing face; adding tape or sealant on the sealing face will prevent proper metal-to-metal (or elastomer-to-metal) contact and can compromise the seal. - If sealant is applied only on the threads (not on the sealing face) it can help prevent thread leakage along the thread path but is unnecessary if the face seal is correct and the threads are tight. However, at 25 bar avoid liquid sealants that can be squeezed out into the fluid path; preferred practice is to rely on the flat seal and, if needed, use a thread lubricant/anti-seize on the threads for assembly torque control (not for sealing the face). - Ensure proper surface condition, correct gasket/O-ring material compatible with the fluid and temperature (up to +80Â°C), and correct tightening torque to achieve the specified flat seal at 25 bar. Conclusion: Thread sealant or PTFE tape should not be used on the flat sealing face. Rely on the flat seal (with appropriate gasket/Oâring if required) and proper assembly; thread lubricant only for assembly if needed.

BSP male threaded hose end, brass, NiTO type A

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Additional information

Material	B – brass (bronze)

Brass hose end, NiTO type A with external BSP thread and flat sealing. Material: brass. Working pressure: 25 bar. Operating temperature: up to +80°C.

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