This NIBCO BenchPress carbon steel male adapter features a black EPDM O-ring and stainless steel gripper ring. Simply applying pressure from a pressing tool tightens the O-ring onto the pipe, ensuring a clean and secure seal in seconds with no threading required. The male adapter has a press connection and male NPT thread. The fitting provides a method for adapting a press connection to a threaded connection. NIBCO BenchPress fittings are the fastest, easiest way to join carbon steel pipe systems. NIBCO BenchPress fittings are designed to join carbon steel pipe in residential and commercial fire sprinkler, chilled water, hydronic heating and low pressure steam systems. The press fittings can also be installed underground. NIBCO BenchPress is user friendly, quick and easy to install. Please refer to NIBCO technical data sheets and catalogs for engineering and installation information. NIBCO BenchPress applies the proven performance of press technology to NIBCO valves and fittings. NIBCO BenchPress features a full range of precision engineered carbon steel fittings, valves & accessories. NIBCO BenchPress carbon steel fittings are backed by a 10-year limited warranty. Because of its longstanding reputation for innovation and precision in design and manufacturing, NIBCO is the preferred brand in the industry.Features Operating pressure up to 200 psi cwp depending on the application Temperature range -20°F to 250°F depending on the application Third party certified to IAPMO PS-117 NFPA 13, 13D and 13R IRC International Residential Code (ICC PMG) IMC International Mechanical Code (ICC PMG) UPC Uniform Plumbing Code UMC Uniform Mechanical Code ASME B31 Code for Pressure Pipe
