Is the SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze suitable for steam or gas transmission?

No. The SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze is not suitable for steam or gas transmission. According to the product description it is designed for pressure and suction systems for liquid and bulk substances only and is explicitly stated as not suitable for steam and gases. Technical limits (bronze body, NBR sealing, working pressure 10 bar, temperature range -10Â°C to +80Â°C) further restrict use with steam or many gases.

Can the SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze be used in systems above 10 bar or outside -10Â°C to +80Â°C?

No. The SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze is specified for a working pressure of 10 bar and an operating temperature range of -10Â°C to +80Â°C. It is not suitable for use above 10 bar or outside the -10Â°C to +80Â°C temperature limits. Additionally, it is not intended for steam or gas applications.

Does the SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze require special maintenance for NBR seals in abrasive liquid systems?

Yes. in abrasive liquid systems the SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze requires special attention to protect the NBR seals. Why: NBR (nitrile) offers good resistance to many oils and aqueous fluids within the adapterâs stated temperature range (-10Â°C to +80Â°C) and pressure (up to 10 bar). However, NBR is not inherently abrasionâresistant; solid particles or abrasive slurries can abrade and wear the sealing surfaces, accelerating leakage and shortening seal life. Practical maintenance and protection tips: - Inspect seals frequently: schedule visual and functional checks more often than for clean-fluid systems to detect wear, cuts or extrusion early. - Clean and flush: regularly flush lines to remove entrained solids and reduce abrasive contact with the seal faces. - Use filtration/settling: install strainers, filters or settling vessels upstream to remove abrasive particles before the adapter. - Consider harder or protected seals: where erosion is significant, evaluate alternative seal materials or designs (e.g., polyurethane, PTFEâlined components, or metalâbacked seals) compatible with the fluid and temperature, or use protective sleeves/liners. - Monitor operating conditions: avoid pressures/temperatures that cause seal extrusion or accelerated wear; keep within the adapterâs specified limits (10 bar, -10Â°C to +80Â°C). - Lubrication and compatibility: ensure any lubricants or additives used are compatible with NBR. - Keep spares and document replacement intervals: plan for more frequent seal replacement in abrasive service and keep replacement seals on hand. If abrasive wear is likely to be ongoing, consider consulting the supplier or engineering team about alternative materials or adapter designs better suited to abrasive slurries to avoid frequent maintenance and unplanned downtime.

SMS adapter with BSP female thread, bronze

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Additional information

Material	B – brass (bronze)

SMS adaptor (Sweden) with internal BSP thread is designed for transmission and handling installations in pressure and suction pressure systems for liquid and bulk substances. Not suitable for the transmission of steam and gases. The connection features a symmetrical design of the connecting part. Material: bronze. Working pressure: 10 bar. Sealing: NBR rubber. Operating temperature: from -10°C to +80°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
GP-SMS2032025-B	Adaptor SMS 41 mm with BSP 1" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry
GP-SMS2032050-B	Adaptor SMS 41 mm with BSP 2" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry
GP-SMS2063025-B	Adaptor SMS 76 mm with BSP 1" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry
GP-SMS2063038-B	Adaptor SMS 76 mm with BSP 1.1/2" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry
GP-SMS2063050-B	Adaptor SMS 76 mm with BSP 2" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry
GP-SMS2063065-B	Adaptor SMS 76 mm with BSP 2.1/2" thread, bronze	-	10	In stock	Enquiry

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SMS adaptor (Sweden) with internal BSP thread is designed for transmission and handling installations in pressure and suction pressure systems for liquid and bulk substances. Not suitable for the transmission of steam and gases. The connection features a symmetrical design of the connecting part. Material: bronze. Working pressure: 10 bar. Sealing: NBR rubber. Operating temperature: from -10°C to +80°C.