Midland Black Malleable Iron Reducing Bushing
- ✔ In Stock — Ships Same Day or Next Business Day
- ✔ Trusted by contractors and industrial buyers
- ✔ Bulk pricing available — Request a Quote
Contact us for contractor pricing or large quantity discounts →
Couldn't load pickup availability
✔ Contractor-Grade Black Malleable Iron – Threaded NPT
✔ Bulk Pricing Available – Multiple Sizes In Stock
High Demand Item – Frequently Reordered by Plumbing and Gas Contractors
The Midland Black Malleable Iron Reducing Bushing is a threaded fitting that connects a larger female-threaded fitting to a smaller male-threaded pipe — used for pipe size reductions throughout gas, air, and plumbing piping systems. Available in multiple size combinations — select from the dropdown above.
Black malleable iron construction with male NPT threads on the outside (larger) and female NPT threads on the inside (smaller). Conforms to ASTM A197 and ASME B16.3.
Applications
- Reducing pipe size transitions in gas piping
- Compressed air distribution with size changes
- General plumbing and mechanical piping
- Industrial piping with mixed pipe sizes
- For low-pressure applications only — not rated for high-pressure service
- Black iron finish — not suitable for outdoor or corrosive environments without additional protection
- Always verify local code compliance before installation
Key Features
- Black malleable iron — ASTM A197
- Male OD x Female ID NPT threads — ASME B16.3
- Wide range of reducing size combinations
- Multiple size combinations available
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read the size?
Format is OD (male/larger) x ID (female/smaller) — e.g. 1"x1/2" threads into a 1" fitting and accepts 1/2" pipe.
What thread type?
Male NPT outside (larger), female NPT inside (smaller).
Are these galvanized?
No — black iron finish.
What standards?
ASTM A197 and ASME B16.3.
Why Contractors Choose This Product
- Wide range of reducing combinations stocked
- Male OD x female ID design for easy install
- Eliminates need for additional reducing fittings
- ASTM A197 and ASME B16.3 conforming
✔ Bulk Pricing Available
✔ Fast Shipping from Multiple U.S. Warehouses
✔ Built for Contractors, Not DIY