Bulkhead Male Connector

A bulkhead male connector is a fitting used in piping or tubing systems to create a secure and leak-proof connection through a wall or partition, typically in industrial and fluid processing applications. This connector allows for the passage of fluids or gases from one side of the section to the other while maintaining a sealed connection.

Connects fractional tube to female NPT thread

Components

Nut: The nut is threaded and used to secure the fitting, typically on both sides of the partition.
Body or Coupling: The body of the bulkhead male connector contains the internal components necessary for creating secure and leak-proof connections between pipes or tubes on either side of the partition.
External Threads: The male connector has external threads present on both extremities, enabling it to be securely fastened threads on both ends, allowing it to be screwed into corresponding female threaded components on each side of the partition.
O-Ring or Gasket: To ensure a tight seal between the connected pipes or tubes, a bulkhead male connector may include an O-ring or gasket.

Installation

Cutting and Preparing Pipes: Cut the pipes to the desired lengths and prepare the ends for connection.
Making a Hole: Drill or cut a hole through the wall or partition where the bulkhead male connector will be installed.
Assembling the Bulkhead Male Connector: Slide the nuts over the ends of the pipes, insert the tubes through the hole in the partition, and then thread the nuts onto the fittings on both sides of the section.
Tightening: Use appropriate tools to tighten the nuts securely on both sides of the partition, ensuring a leak-proof and stable connection.

Considerations

Material Compatibility: Ensure that the materials of the bulkhead male connector are compatible with the substances flowing through the piping system.
Application: Consider factors such as pressure, temperature, and the nature of the fluid or gas when selecting a bulkhead male connector for a specific application.

Types

Equal Bulkhead Male Connector: Both sides of the male connector have the same diameter.
Reducing Bulkhead Male Connector: The male connector has different sizes on either side, allowing for connections of varying diameters.

Benefits

Sealed Passage Through Partitions: Bulkhead male connectors provide a reliable and sealed passage for fluids or gases through walls or partitions.
Ease of Installation: They simplify the installation of piping or tubing systems when a barrier must be crossed.

Connects metric tube to female NPT thread

Note 👍 Bulkhead male connectors are handy when creating a passage for pipes or tubes through walls or partitions, ensuring a secure and sealed connection.