3/8" M-NPT - 3/8" M-NPT Cone 60

A 3/8" M-NPT - 3/8" M-NPT Cone 60 is a specific type of pipe fitting with the following key details:

1. 3/8" M-NPT (Male National Pipe Thread)

• 3/8" refers to the nominal pipe size, which in this case is 3/8 inches in diameter.
• M-NPT indicates that both ends of the fitting have Male National Pipe Thread (NPT) threads. The male threads are designed to screw into a corresponding female NPT fitting, ensuring a tight, leak-proof connection.
• NPT threads are tapered, meaning they become narrower toward the end of the thread, which allows for a secure, sealed connection when the threads are tightened.

2. Cone 60

• The Cone 60 refers to the 60-degree cone angle of the fitting, which is part of the taper on the male threads. The 60° angle helps to create a tight seal when the male end of the fitting is screwed into the female counterpart.
• The tapered threads, combined with the cone angle, ensure that as the male fitting is tightened into the female fitting, the threads form a seal. This feature is important in applications where a leak-tight connection is needed, such as in hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems.

3. Purpose

• This fitting is used to join two pieces of piping or components that both require a 3/8" male NPT connection. The male-threaded ends on both sides of the fitting will screw into female-threaded fittings or pipes with corresponding 3/8" NPT threads.
• The cone angle ensures that the connection is leak-proof and can handle the pressures typically found in fluid, gas, or compressed air systems.

Application:

• Common in industrial, mechanical, or plumbing systems that use NPT threading for connections. The 3/8" M-NPT to 3/8" M-NPT Cone 60 fitting is often used in hydraulic lines, air compressors, water lines, and other pressurized systems where secure, leak-free connections are required.