Description
Overview:
The Blanking Cap Female 3" BSP Malleable Fitting is a heavy-duty, female-threaded cap for sealing off the end of a 3 inch (76.2 mm) BSP pipe or fitting. Made from durable malleable metal, it is designed to withstand everyday use in plumbing, heating, irrigation, and general industrial pipework. Fitted to an unused outlet, it provides a tight mechanical closure that helps prevent leaks, protects threads, and keeps dirt and moisture out of the system. Suitable for workshop, site, and plant use, it is a practical choice for tradespeople, facilities teams, and DIY users working on pumps, compressors, water lines, and process installations. The straightforward design allows quick installation with standard hand tools for a reliable, secure seal on compatible BSP pipework.
Key Features:
- Female 3 inch (76.2 mm) BSP thread for compatibility with standard UK pipework
- Robust malleable construction for strength and long service life
- Provides a secure closure to help prevent leaks and contamination
- Protects exposed male threads during maintenance, transport, or storage
- Simple to fit with common spanners; no special tools required
- Smooth, accurate threads for easy start-up and tightening
- Suitable for water, air, and general utility lines (check system requirements)
- Useful for temporary or permanent blanking of unused outlets
- Low-maintenance component; can be removed and refitted when needed
- Works with standard thread sealing methods such as PTFE tape or pipe sealant
Typical Applications:
Used to cap the end of BSP pipe runs, tees, or valves on plumbing and heating circuits, pump manifolds, compressor and air lines, irrigation systems, washdown and utility piping, and general plant and machinery services. Ideal for isolating spare ports, finishing a line safely, or protecting a connection point until future expansion or service work is required.
Also known as:
Pipe cap, end cap, blanking cap, closure cap, stop cap, threaded end cover, BSP female cap, screw-on blank, sealing cap, pipework end plug (female).
Alternate Part Numbers:
989-300, 989300
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 989 300 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - Female 3 inch (76.2 mm) BSP thread - Malleable metal construction for durability - Prevents leaks and contamination - Fits with standard hand tools - Suitable for water, air, utility lines |
