{"product_id":"raccord-union-inox-male-male-316l-pn40","title":"Stainless steel union, male\/male 316L, PN 40, BSP threaded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel union, male\/male 316L, PN 40\u003c\/strong\u003e, threaded \u003cstrong\u003eBSP\u003c\/strong\u003e (R taper to ISO 7-1) at both ends, from 1\/2\" to 2\" (DN15 to DN50). This machined conical (taper) seat union joins two Rp tapped components and lets you separate them without unscrewing them. PN 40, drinking water compliant, for all fluids compatible with stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription of the machined stainless steel male\/male union 316L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e3-piece stainless steel union\u003c\/strong\u003e comprises two male ends in \u003cstrong\u003e316L\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel, the low-carbon version of 316, and a \u003cstrong\u003eCF8M\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel nut. At the conical seat, the seal is metal to metal. The nut unscrews to open the joint, and each end stays in its tapped port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end is 6-sided. The other is cylindrical, with spanner flats. \u003cstrong\u003eThis union has no weld end\u003c\/strong\u003e: for a weld end on one side, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-butt-weld-316l-pn40\"\u003estainless steel union, male\/butt weld, PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless steel male\/male union 316L PN 40: technical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:.8em 0\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92rem;margin:0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003e316L stainless steel ends, CF8M stainless steel nut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eManufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eMachined conical (taper) seat union\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eISO 4144\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003e3-piece: two ends and a nut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eSeal at the seat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eMetal to metal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eOne end 6-sided, the other cylindrical with spanner flats\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eR (taper) at both ends, to ISO 7-1 (BSP). Mates with an Rp female thread (parallel). Not compatible with NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eMale\/male\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eNominal pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003ePN 40. Permissible pressure falls as temperature rises\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eStated range −20\/+220 °C, with no high-temperature pressure values: consult us for hot applications\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eFluids\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003eAll fluids compatible with stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003e6 sizes, from 1\/2\" to 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;background:#f5f0e6;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left\"\u003e4MS; drinking water: French order of 25 June 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure and temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis union is rated \u003cstrong\u003ePN 40\u003c\/strong\u003e. The permissible pressure falls as temperature rises, and we have no high-temperature pressure curve for this part. The stated range of −20 to +220 °C therefore does not mean PN 40 across the whole range. For hot applications, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the technical data sheet for the series:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4MS\u003c\/strong\u003e: compliant with the 4MS requirements, the harmonized European rules for materials and products in contact with drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking water\u003c\/strong\u003e: compliant with the French order (arrêté) of 25 June 2020 on metallic materials and products in contact with water intended for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses and installation advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis union is used on drinking water systems and on circuits carrying fluids compatible with stainless steel, between two tapped components that must stay removable. Check the fluid’s compatibility with 316L and CF8M. For a joint that never needs to be opened, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-nipple-male-male-316\"\u003estainless steel male\/male nipple\u003c\/a\u003e, rated PN 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e: separate the ends and screw each one into its tapped port with an open-ended or adjustable spanner (hexagon or spanner flats), not with pipe grips or pliers, which mark stainless steel. Bring them together, then tighten the nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e: an Rp\/R joint seals on the threads, using PTFE or jointing compound suited to the fluid and the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConical seat\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep it clean at every assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalling\u003c\/strong\u003e: with stainless steel on stainless steel, the thread can gall. Screw in gradually, without forcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDissimilar metals\u003c\/strong\u003e: on a water system, stainless steel forms a galvanic couple with galvanized steel or cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:1.2em 0;text-align:center;padding:0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2439\/6099\/files\/dessin-technique-raccord-union-inox-male-male-pn40-bsp.png\" alt=\"Technical drawing of the stainless steel male\/male BSP threaded 316L union PN 40, dimensions M1, M2 and L, R thread\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1431\" height=\"1099\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:4px;background:#fff\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;color:#666;margin-top:.4em;font-style:italic\"\u003eDimensioned drawing – dimensions in millimetres\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions in millimetres, PN in bar, weight in kilograms. M1: length of the nut. M2: length of the 6-sided section. L: overall length of the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:.8em 0\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.88rem;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eR size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eFrench size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eM1\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eM2\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eL\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003ePN (bar)\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e15x21\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.142\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e20x27\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e68\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.212\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e26x34\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.305\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e33x42\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e81\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.381\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40x49\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e82\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.512\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e50x60\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e95\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e0.716\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize conversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion between the French size designation, inches, DN and the outside diameter stated in the designation (a rounded value, not a pipe dimension).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:.8em 0\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.88rem;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003eFrench size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e15x21\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e20x27\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e26x34\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e33x42\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e40x49\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#f5f0e6;font-weight:700\"\u003e50x60\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:700\"\u003eInches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e1\"1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:700\"\u003eDN\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN15\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN20\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN25\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN32\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN40\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDN50\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:700\"\u003eOD (French size)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e34 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap\"\u003e60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless steel male\/male union 316L PN 40: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMale\/male, male\/female or female\/female?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis union screws into an Rp tapped port at each end. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-female-316l-pn40\"\u003emale\/female union PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e screws in at one end and takes an R male thread at the other. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-female-female-316l-pn40\"\u003efemale\/female union PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e takes an R male thread at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this union available in PN 20?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, in our range the male\/male version only comes in PN 40. For PN 20, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-female-female-316-pn20\"\u003efemale\/female union\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-female-316-pn20\"\u003emale\/female union\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the pressure rating at high temperature?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have no figure for this part. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with the size, fluid, temperature and working pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBSP or NPT thread?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBSP to ISO 7-1: R taper, for use with an Rp parallel female thread. This union is not compatible with NPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe appearance of the part may vary depending on the batch in stock. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for confirmation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee also\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stainless-steel-bsp-pipe-fittings\"\u003eall stainless steel BSP fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther stainless steel fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-female-316l-pn40\"\u003emale\/female union PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-female-female-316l-pn40\"\u003efemale\/female union PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-butt-weld-316l-pn40\"\u003emale\/butt weld union PN 40\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brass-fittings\"\u003ebrass fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-unions\"\u003eblack malleable iron unions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tutorials-1\/plumbing-threads-guide-complete-bspt-bspp-npt\"\u003eGuide to plumbing threads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tutorials-1\/how-to-screw-threaded-plumbing-fittings-and-pipes\"\u003eHow to screw fittings and pipes together\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Home Invasion","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":55701964390727,"sku":"8004420001500","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\"","offer_id":55701964423495,"sku":"8004420002000","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":55701964456263,"sku":"8004420002600","price":73.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"1\/4","offer_id":55701964489031,"sku":"8004420003300","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"1\/2","offer_id":55701964521799,"sku":"8004420004000","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":55701964554567,"sku":"8004420005000","price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2439\/6099\/files\/raccord-union-inox-male-male-316l-pn40-bsp-1.jpg?v=1793802694","url":"https:\/\/home-invasion.com\/products\/stainless-steel-union-male-male-316l-pn40","provider":"Home Invasion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}