Stainless steel BSP fittings for any pipework system

BSP fittings are the connecting elements that hold a pipework system together. From the barrel nipples between two components to the unions that allow the system to be dismantled for maintenance. A robust stainless steel BSP connection ensures a tight seal and a long service life, regardless of whether you are transporting water, oil, chemicals or something else entirely through the pipes.

We offer a wide range of stainless BSP fittings for the process industry, so you can find exactly the component you need to build, expand or repair a pipework system.

Our range of stainless steel BSP fittings covers a variety of types – including male stud elbows, barrel nipples, couplings, hexagon nipples and equal tees. What they all have in common is that they can transport everything from drinking water and food ingredients to aggressive chemicals and gases. The combination of corrosion resistance and strength makes stainless steel BSP fittings suitable for even the most demanding operating environments, where the safe and reliable transport of liquids and gases is essential.

Barrel nipple

The barrel nipple is one of the most common BSP fittings – a short section of pipe with threads at both ends, used to connect two components or two pipes. You also use it when the pipe needs to be connected to a pump, valve or another component with an internal thread. Barrel nipples are found in virtually all pipework systems, but are particularly common in the oil and gas industry and the chemical industry, where aggressive media place stringent demands on the joint.

Tee

As the name suggests, a tee has a t-form with threads at all three ends. It is used to connect three pipes at once, either to split a flow into two directions or to combine two flows into one. You will often find it in water and gas installations where the flow needs to be distributed into several branches.

Hexagon nipple

A hexagon nipple is a short double nipple with threads at both ends. It is used when two components with internal threads need to be connected directly without an intermediate pipe. If the two components are of different sizes, you should instead choose a reduced hexagon nipple. Hexagon nipples are an indispensable tool when space is limited and the pipe connection needs to be kept as short as possible.

Stainless steel BSP fittings are a fundamental building block in pipework systems. They connect pipes, hoses and components across a range of industries – from food and drink production to the chemical industry.

One of the major advantages of BSP fittings is that they are easy to fit. They do not require a lot of specialised equipment or tools, and they can be installed in a short space of time. This makes them ideal for projects that need to be carried out quickly and efficiently.  

Another advantage is their versatility. With the wide range of types available, you can handle virtually any connection in a pipework system – whether you need to join two pipes, connect a pump or fit a valve.

• Elbows are a type of threaded fitting used to change the direction of a pipe system. They are ideal for projects where pipes need to bend or twist in different directions. Elbows can also be used to create a secure connection between two pipes that are not in the same line.
• Barrel nipple is another type of threaded fitting used to connect two pipes. They are ideal for projects where the pipes need to be in close contact with each other and where there is not much space to install other types of fittings.
• Bushings are used to connect two pipes with different diameters. They are ideal for projects where there is a need to change the size of the pipe, or where the pipes are different sizes and cannot be connected directly.
• Hexagon nipples are a type of threaded fitting used to extend a pipe connection. They can also be used to repair a damaged pipe connection by creating a new connection near the damaged part.
• Tees are another type of threaded fitting used to divide a piping system into two separate lines. They can also be used to connect three pipes in a T-shaped configuration.

Our BSP fittings are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel that can withstand the stresses to which a process plant subjects them. The majority of the range is manufactured from AISI 316, which offers good corrosion resistance against many acids, alkalis and the cleaning chemicals typically used in the process industry. Some components are made from AISI 316L, which has a lower carbon content and therefore better weldability as well as increased resistance to corrosion around welds. Some components are made from AISI 316L, which has a lower carbon content and better weldability, whilst products not in direct contact with the process medium – such as pipe clips – are supplied in AISI 304.

No two pipework systems are exactly the same, and it's rare that the choice of BSP fittings can be reduced to a single standard solution. Dimensions, thread standards, material requirements and operating conditions all play a part, and finding the right combination requires both experience and a broad overview.

If you have a specific project – whether it's a repair, a refurbishment or a brand-new installation – our specialists will be happy to assist you. With over 40 years’ experience in the process industry, we’ll find the BSP fitting that meets your requirements, or have it manufactured as a bespoke solution in our own assembly workshop.

Call us on +45 7020 0422 or email inquiry@alfotech.eu, and we’ll get back to you promptly.