Description
Overview:
The Square Headed Plug 1/4" BSP is a durable, male-threaded fitting made from high-quality malleable iron. It is designed to blank off and seal female BSP ports in pipework and machinery, helping to prevent leaks and maintain system integrity. Sized for 1/4" BSP (approximately 6.35 mm nominal), it suits common British Standard Pipe connections found on air lines, pumps, valves, tanks, and general plant. The square head provides a positive grip for a spanner or adjustable wrench, making installation and removal straightforward even in tight spaces. Its robust construction makes it suitable for routine maintenance, repairs, and new installations across workshops, site equipment, and industrial systems. For best results, fit with PTFE tape or an appropriate thread sealant. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 888 014.
Key Features:
- 1/4" BSP male thread (approx 6.35 mm nominal) for standard BSP female ports
- Tough malleable iron body for long service life in workshop and site conditions
- Square head for easy tightening and removal with a spanner or adjustable wrench
- Provides a dependable seal when used with PTFE tape or suitable thread sealant
- Compact form factor for blanking manifolds, valves, and tight-access fittings
- Suitable for air, water, and general-purpose fluids within the limits of the installation
- Reliable choice for repairs, modifications, and system commissioning
- MPN: 888 014 for clear identification and stocking
Typical Applications:
Blanking unused outlets on pipe manifolds, valves, and tanks; sealing test points and gauge tappings; capping compressor and pneumatic lines; finishing ends on workshop and site pipework; providing temporary or permanent closure during maintenance, pressure testing, or system alterations. Commonly used in plumbing, pneumatics, irrigation, and general industrial plant where 1/4" BSP female threads are present.
Also known as:
Pipe plug, BSP blanking plug, BSP end plug, square head stop plug, threaded stopper, male BSP sealing plug, screw plug, iron plug, BSP cap plug, square head fitting plug.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 888 014 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - 1/4" BSP male thread for standard BSP female ports - Malleable iron body for long service life - Square head for easy spanner or wrench use - Provides dependable seal with PTFE tape - Compact form for tight-access fittings |
