FAQ
What is a BSP hose fitting?
BSP hose fittings are to allow you to build general pneumatic pipe assemblies or you need additional parts to complement your connections.Used to transport fluids in hydraulic systems commonly used in industrial, mining and manufacturing equipment.
What is BSP hydraulic fitting?
Known as Whitworth threads, BSP threaded fittings are available in two ways of sealing, using metal-to-metal corner surfaces, or metal-to-metal and O-rings. Both versions have a 60° sealing surface angle
What is BSP size?
The size of the BSP refers to the measurement of the internal thread connection, known as the actual diameter (imperial system). The actual diameter (metric system), which is most easily calculated by measuring the shorter length of the thread crest.
Is BSP and BSPP the same?
BSP thread is British Standard Pipe, which includes BSPP and BSPT threads. BSPP is a kind of BSP parallel thread with a thread and pitch angle of 55 degrees. It also can use bonded seal rings or 60 degree cones to stop leaking.
How is BSP hydraulic fittings measured?
The size of the BSP refers to the measurement of the internal thread connection, known as the actual diameter (imperial system) The actual diameter (metric system), which is most easily calculated by measuring the shorter length of the thread crest.
Do BSP threads need sealant?
BSP fittings can use female and male threads to form a seal ,so do not require thread sealant.
What is the use of BSP thread?
BSP is a set of thread technical standards, which has been widely used wordwidely. It connects pipes and fittings through female and male threads.BSP thread can be used in many pressure systems on ships.Various materials such as bronze, cast iron, steel, brass, and plastic can be used with BSP hydraulic threads.
Is 3/4 BSP the same as 22mm?
All threads in the UK, even 22mm metric fittings, have 3/4 BSP threads unless your ball valve is a 22mm copper compression fitting.
Is BSP tapered or parallel?
BSP hydraulic fittings include two types of threads, one is BSPP thread, which is straight or parallel, the other is BSPT thread, which is tapered. The BSPT male cone will fit together with the BSPT female cone ,and will not cause leak.
Can you fit NPT to BSP?
Due to the distinct thread forms, NPT and BSP threads are generally not compatible. The female cone of NPT threads is 60°, while BSP threads is 55°, which is the Whitworth thread form. Sometimes NPT male threads will fit into BSPT fittings, but they will cause leaks.