Galvanised Malleable Iron Socket F x F 1/8 inch to 4 inch

Galvanised Malleable Iron Socket F x F

Galvanised Malleable Iron Socket F x F used to connect two male threaded fittings or spigots.

At Plumb Parts in Glasgow, we stock a wide range of Black and Galvanised Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings.

Due to their durability, corrosion resistance and mechanical strength these fittings are ideal when compared to grey cast iron and mild steel.

Black Malleable attachments are solidly made for long-lasting durability and dependability. Black Malleable Iron fire and corrosion-resistant properties make them especially useful for natural gas or hot water heating systems or plumbing applications making these fitting ideal to use in Schools, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Warehouses, and Industrial Spaces.

Malleable iron pipe fittings are available in black and galvanised finishes with the majority of fittings having the BSI Kitemark approval and conforming to BS EN 10242 and have UL approval.

 Our stock of malleable iron fittings is of the Blackheart type which is ideally suited to pipe fittings and manufacturing processes which conforms to BS EN 1562.

Malleable Fittings Features & Benefits

Offer taper to taper threaded joints ensuring uniform stressing of threads due to full engagement between male and female threads, thus avoiding localised stress.

Made from ‘blackheart’ MI, ensuring even distribution of carbon content.

Specially tested fittings for high pressures above 25 bar

Have a full clear bore.

Threads with precise axial alignment ensure high sealing forces and a straight pipe run

Have a high factor of safety over the working pressure.

Fields of Application:

Sanitary, heating and gas installation

Cooling and air conditioning

Sprinkler and gas fire extinguishing systems

HVAC

Steam

General non-aggressive media

Construction of industrial plants (e.g. gas, emulsion, and pressured air pipework)

Machine construction (e.g. oil, cooling, and lubrication pipes)

Construction of petrol stations (gas lines)

Commercial and domestic vehicles construction

 Variations

 At Plumb Parts in Glasgow we keep a variety of Black and Galvanised Fittings including;

  Black Iron 45 deg Elbow F x F

 Black Iron 45 deg Elbow M x F

Black Iron 90 deg Elbow F x F

 Black Iron 90 deg Elbow M x F

Black Iron 90 deg Reducing Elbow F x F

Black Iron 90 deg Bend F x F

Black Iron 90 deg Bend M x F

Black Iron Back Nut

Black Iron Elbow Union M x F

Black Iron Elbow Union F x F

Black Iron Flanged Plug

Black Iron Plain Plug

Black Iron Hexagon Bush M x F

Black Iron Hexagon Cap

Black Iron Nipple M x M

Black Iron Reducing Nipple M x M

Black Iron Socket F x F

Black Iron Reducing Socket M x F

Black Iron Equal Tee

Black Iron Reducing Tee

Black Iron Straight Union M x F

Black Iron Straight Union F x F

Galvanised Iron 45 deg Elbow F x F

 Galvanised Iron 45 deg Elbow M x F

Galvanised Iron 90 deg Elbow F x F

 Galvanised Iron 90 deg Elbow M x F

Galvanised Iron 90 deg Reducing Elbow F x F

Galvanised Iron 90 deg Bend F x F

Galvanised Iron 90 deg Bend M x F

Galvanised Iron Back Nut

Galvanised Iron Elbow Union M x F

Galvanised Iron Elbow Union F x F

Galvanised Iron Flanged Plug

Galvanised Iron Plain Plug

Galvanised Iron Hexagon Bush M x F

Galvanised Iron Hexagon Cap

Galvanised Iron Nipple M x M

Galvanised Iron Reducing Nipple M x M

Galvanised Iron Socket F x F

Galvanised Iron Reducing Socket M x F

Galvanised Iron Equal Tee

Galvanised Iron Reducing Tee

Galvanised Iron Straight Union M x F

Galvanised Iron Straight Union F x F

Specification

• Material: Galvanised malleable iron
• Connection: Female thread each end, same size
• Sizes: 1/8″ to 4″
• Suitable for: Joining two threaded pipes in line

Common Questions

What is a galvanised malleable iron socket F x F? It’s a short threaded fitting with a female thread at both ends, used to join two male threaded pipes or fittings end to end. It’s the threaded iron equivalent of a straight coupler, and we do it from 1/8 inch up to 4 inch.

Will a galvanised socket rust? The zinc coating is there to protect the iron, and malleable iron fittings are chosen for their corrosion resistance. If the coating gets badly damaged, for example by stilsons, the bare iron underneath can start to rust.

Can I use this galvanised socket on water pipework? Malleable iron fittings like this are used on sanitary and heating installations, sprinkler systems and general non-aggressive media. Seal the threads with a suitable jointing compound or PTFE tape.

Can I use a galvanised socket on gas pipework? Malleable iron fittings are used on gas installations, but any work on a gas supply has to be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. They’ll decide whether galvanised or black iron is the right choice for that job.

Will a galvanised socket screw onto black iron pipe? Yes, the galvanised and black malleable fittings are made to the same pattern, so the threads mate. The only difference is the finish: galvanised has a zinc coat, black is left plain.

Can I join a galvanised socket to copper pipe? Not directly, because the socket only takes male threads at each end. Screw in a copper-to-male-iron adaptor, solder or compression, and run your copper from that.