BSPT Taper Male Hexagon Head Plug in 316 (CF8M) Stainless Steel
BSPT Taper Male Hexagon Head Plug in 316 (CF8M) Stainless Steel designed with BSPT Taper Male Plug (R, ISO 7-1) connections for industrial stainless steel threaded piping. Constructed as a one-piece investment-cast male closure plug with external hexagon wrench head in 316 (CF8M / 1.4408) Investment Cast Stainless Steel. Available across nominal sizes 1/8" to 4" including 3-1/2".
Thread Interface | BSPT Taper Male Plug (R, ISO 7-1) |
|---|---|
Material Grade | 316 (CF8M / 1.4408) Investment Cast Stainless Steel |
Nominal Size Range | 1/8" to 4" including 3-1/2" |
Body structure | One-piece investment-cast male closure plug with external hexagon wrench head |
Component form | Hex-head tapered male pipe plug |
Size
Product overview
Connection Geometry & 316 Stainless Steel Construction
This BSPT taper male hexagon head plug in 316 (CF8M) stainless steel features one-piece investment-cast male closure plug with external hexagon wrench head in a hex-head tapered male pipe plug profile, providing BSPT Taper Male Plug (R, ISO 7-1) connections for modular stainless steel piping, equipment hookups, and manifold assemblies. Manufactured in 316 (CF8M / 1.4408) Investment Cast Stainless Steel, the fitting offers molybdenum-bearing austenitic corrosion resistance suited for process water, chemical transfer, utility air, and washdown environments.
Size Coverage & Thread Assembly
The series covers nominal sizes across 1/8" to 4" including 3-1/2". Refer to the dimensional schedule on this product page to match each thread size against its corresponding envelope length, outside diameter or across-flats width, and unit weight. Before installing this BSPT taper male hexagon head plug in 316 (CF8M) stainless steel, verify that your mating ports match the BSPT Taper Male Plug (R, ISO 7-1) interface and select an appropriate thread sealant or gasket for the joint. Specify the required nominal size from 1/8" to 4" including 3-1/2" and confirm installation clearance when ordering.
Technical specifications
Specifications
- Manufacturing & Standards Reference
- Investment cast, generally manufactured to ISO 4144 or above.
Dimensions · CH-F012
Applies only to the listed references; other material or end forms are outside this scope.
Units: SIZE: nominal pipe size; KG EACH: kg per piece. Length units appear beside applicable values.

| Nominal size | Chelsey reference | A | B | Unit weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | CH-F012-001 | 16.8 | 17.7 | 0.01 |
| 1/4 | CH-F012-002 | 16.8 | 17.7 | 0.02 |
| 3/8 | CH-F012-003 | 18 | 18.5 | 0.02 |
| 1/2 | CH-F012-004 | 22 | 19.5 | 0.03 |
| 3/4 | CH-F012-005 | 28 | 22 | 0.05 |
| 1 | CH-F012-006 | 35 | 24.8 | 0.08 |
| 1-1/4 | CH-F012-007 | 44 | 28.8 | 0.14 |
| 1-1/2 | CH-F012-008 | 50 | 28.8 | 0.16 |
| 2 | CH-F012-009 | 62 | 33.5 | 0.27 |
| 2-1/4 | CH-F012-010 | 69 | 37 | 0.32 |
| 2-1/2 | CH-F012-011 | 78 | 34 | 0.37 |
| 3 | CH-F012-012 | 91 | 37.5 | 0.54 |
| 4 | CH-F012-013 | 116 | 44 | 0.94 |
Temperature/pressure reference · CH-F012
Applies only to the listed references; other material or end forms are outside this scope. Temperatures may be interpolated; values refer to the internal fluid temperature and exclude piping loads, stresses and moments.
Units: °C / BAR
| Temperature (°C) | Pressure (BAR) |
|---|---|
| -20 to 40 | 20 |
| 100 | 16.5 |
| 150 | 15 |
| 200 | 14 |
| 220 | 13.5 |
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