Is the ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE compatible with standard BSP-threaded ports and BSP sealing washers?

No. The ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE is not directly compatible with standard BSP-threaded ports and BSP sealing washers. Although it has an external BSP thread for mounting, its sealing principle is ORFS (O-Ring Face Seal) using a rectangular-cross-section elastomer seated in a flat face; it requires a matching ORFS flat steel sealing face (port or mating connector) and an appropriate O-ring groove. Standard BSP ports and conventional BSP sealing washers rely on metal-to-metal or washer compression seals and do not provide the correct flat face and O-ring groove geometry for a reliable ORFS seal. To use a GE-BE fitting with BSP ports you must either convert the port to an ORFS-compatible face or use a dedicated adapter designed to provide the correct ORFS sealing surface.

Does ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE require a specific BSP thread torque specification for proper sealing?

ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE Format does not rely on BSP thread torque alone for sealing. The primary seal is the rectangular cross-section elastomer at the ORFS face; the BSP thread provides mechanical engagement and compression but must be tightened to the manufacturerâs recommended torque to ensure proper compression without damaging the elastomer or threads. Use the specified torque values for the GE-BE Format (or equivalent BSP thread size/material tables) and apply proper assembly practices: clean threads, use correct thread engagement, avoid over-torquing, and follow lubrication/galvanization considerations. If no manufacturer torque is provided, use standard torque charts for carbon steel BSP threads of the given size and verify seal integrity under pressure testing.

Can ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE be used with metric-threaded ports or adapters?

Can ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE be used with metric-threaded ports or adapters? No. The ORFS straight connection with BSP socket in carbon steel, type GE-BE is designed specifically for BSP (British Standard Pipe) external threads and a rectangular crossâsection elastomer seal sized for BSP mating faces. Metric-threaded ports or adapters use different thread profiles, pitches and dimensions and typically do not match BSP thread geometry or sealing faces. Attempting to mate type GE-BE with a metric port or adapter will likely result in improper thread engagement, loss of sealing integrity, and risk of leaks or mechanical damage. For reliable, safe connections, use adapters or ports that are explicitly specified for BSP threads compatible with the ORFS BSP socket geometry, or choose a fitting version manufactured for metric threads. If adaptation is necessary, use a certified adapter that converts BSP to the required metric thread while preserving the correct ORFS sealing face and torque specifications.

Fitting straight ORFS with BSP male of carbon steel, type GE-BE

Additional information

Material	CS – steel (cast iron)

Fitting straight ORFS with BSP male thread (elastomer gasket with a rectangular cross-section), type GE-BE. Material: carbon steel, galvanized.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
HO-GE-09-BE-02	Fitting 1/8" BSP male - male ORFS 9/16"-18	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-09-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 9/16"-18	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-09-BE-06	Fitting 3/8" BSP male - male ORFS 9/16"-18	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-09-BE-08	Fitting 1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 9/16"-18	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-11-BE-02	Fitting 1/8" BSP male - male ORFS 11/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-11-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 11/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-11-BE-06	Fitting 3/8" BSP male - male ORFS 11/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-11-BE-08	Fitting 1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 11/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-11-BE-12	Fitting 3/4" BSP male - male ORFS 11/16"-16	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-13-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 13/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-13-BE-06	Fitting 3/8" BSP male - male ORFS 13/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-13-BE-08	Fitting 1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 13/16"-16	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-13-BE-12	Fitting 3/4" BSP male - male ORFS 13/16"-16	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-16-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1"-14	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-16-BE-06	Fitting 3/8" BSP male - male ORFS 1"-14	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-16-BE-08	Fitting 1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 1"-14	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-16-BE-12	Fitting 3/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1"-14	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-16-BE-16	Fitting 1" BSP male - male ORFS 1"-14	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-19-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.3/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-19-BE-08	Fitting 1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 1.3/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-19-BE-12	Fitting 3/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.3/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-19-BE-16	Fitting 1" BSP male - male ORFS 1.3/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-19-BE-20	Fitting 1.1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.3/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-23-BE-04	Fitting 1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.7/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-23-BE-12	Fitting 3/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.7/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-23-BE-16	Fitting 1" BSP male - male ORFS 1.7/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-23-BE-20	Fitting 1.1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.7/16"-12	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-23-BE-24	Fitting 1.1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 1.7/16"-12	-	280	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-27-BE-16	Fitting 1" BSP male - male ORFS 1.11/16"-12	-	280	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-27-BE-20	Fitting 1.1/4" BSP male - male ORFS 1.11/16"-12	-	280	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-27-BE-24	Fitting 1.1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 1.11/16"-12	-	280	In stock	Enquiry
HO-GE-32-BE-24	Fitting 1.1/2" BSP male - male ORFS 2"-12	-	280	In stock	Enquiry