Description
Overview:
The 1/2" BSP x 3/8" BSP Male Hydraulic Adaptor / Connector (MPN: 1BP0612) is a compact male-to-male reducer used to join hydraulic components that have different British Standard Pipe thread sizes. Manufactured from durable steel, it provides a robust link between hoses, valves, cylinders and manifolds in mobile and stationary hydraulic systems. One end is 1/2" BSP (approximately 12.7 mm) male and the other is 3/8" BSP (approximately 9.5 mm) male, allowing straightforward size transition without reworking pipework. A hex body makes installation with a spanner simple, even in tight assemblies. Suitable for construction plant, agricultural machinery, workshop rigs and automotive hydraulics, it supports reliable fluid transfer when fitted to compatible BSP ports using the correct sealing method for the application.
Key Features:
- Steel construction for strength and long service life in demanding hydraulic environments
- Male-to-male reducer: 1/2" BSP (≈12.7 mm) to 3/8" BSP (≈9.5 mm) for quick size changes
- BSP thread form for wide compatibility with British Standard hydraulic components
- Hex body for positive grip and easy tightening with a standard spanner
- Precision-machined threads to help achieve a secure, leak-resistant joint
- Compact design to save space in crowded hose runs and control blocks
- Suitable for use with appropriate sealing methods (e.g. bonded washers or thread sealant as required by the mating port)
- Sold individually so you can match exact system requirements
- Versatile connector for maintenance, repairs, upgrades and custom builds
- Helps avoid re-hosing or re-tapping when adapting between common BSP sizes
Typical Applications:
Used to connect differing BSP sizes in hydraulic circuits on excavators, loaders, tractors, log splitters, presses, power packs and test rigs. Useful on hose-to-valve transitions, manifold ports, cylinder connections and pump returns. Ideal for plant maintenance, agricultural equipment repairs and custom hydraulic setups where a reliable steel male-to-male reducer is required.
Also known as:
Male hex nipple, reducing nipple, BSP reducer, male-male union, thread adaptor, hydraulic pipe reducer, hose fitting reducer, British Standard Pipe connector, BSP male adaptor.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 965 350 |
|---|---|
| OEM No. | 1BP0612 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Hydraulic Attachments |
| Key Features | - Steel construction ensures durability in hydraulic systems - 1/2" BSP to 3/8" BSP male-to-male reducer - Hex body allows easy tightening with a spanner - Precision-machined threads for secure, leak-resistant joints - Compatible with British Standard hydraulic components |


