Delivery time: 1-2 working days.
We ship to the following countries:
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States
Shipping rates:
• £15 for orders from UK Mainland.
• £25 for orders from UK – Highlands & Islands.
• £35 for orders from Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
• £37 for orders from France and Germany.
• £42 for orders from Switzerland.
• £43 for orders from Austria, Denmark, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
• £45 for orders from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria.
• £49 for orders from Iceland.
• £51 for orders from Finland, Sweden and Greece.
• £53 for orders from Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania.
• £61 for orders from United States and Canada.
• £63 for orders from Liechtenstein.
• £72 for orders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway and Serbia.
• £90 for orders from India.
• £103 for orders from Brazil.
Don’t see your country listed?
We ship worldwide. Contact us for a shipping quote and delivery timeframe.
• +44 (0) 1246 261 999
• websales@peaksensors.com
Q: What are 1/2″ BSPT stainless steel compression fittings used for?
A: 1/2″ BSPT stainless steel compression fittings are used to securely mount temperature sensors, thermocouples, RTDs, and mineral insulated probes into pipes, vessels, tanks, and process equipment. The compression mechanism grips the sensor sheath and allows insertion depth adjustment before final tightening, making installation flexible and reliable.
Q: What does BSPT mean on a compression fitting?
A: BSPT stands for British Standard Pipe Taper. Unlike BSPP threads, BSPT threads are tapered and create a mechanical seal as the fitting is tightened into the process connection. BSPT fittings are widely used in industrial piping systems throughout the UK and many international markets.
Q: Why would I choose a BSPT compression fitting instead of a BSPP fitting?
A: BSPT fittings are often preferred when a tapered thread seal is required. They can provide a more direct sealing arrangement within the threaded connection, whereas BSPP fittings typically require a sealing washer, gasket, or bonded seal to achieve a leak-tight installation.
Q: Which temperature sensors can be used with a 1/2″ BSPT compression fitting?
A: These fittings are commonly used with thermocouples, Pt100 RTDs, mineral insulated probes, and other temperature sensors with a suitable sheath diameter. The fitting must be matched to both the probe diameter and the process connection to ensure secure installation.
Q: Can the insertion depth be adjusted after installation?
A: Yes. One of the key advantages of a compression fitting is that the sensor position can be adjusted before the fitting is fully tightened. This allows the sensing tip to be placed at the optimum measurement location within the process.
Q: Are stainless steel compression fittings suitable for industrial environments?
A: Yes. Stainless steel compression fittings are widely used in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical production, HVAC systems, energy generation, chemical processing, and general industrial applications because of their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
Q: Can stainless steel compression fittings be used with thermocouples and Pt100 sensors?
A: Yes. Compression fittings are commonly used with both thermocouples and Pt100 RTDs. They provide a secure mounting method while allowing the sensor insertion depth to be adjusted to suit the application requirements.
Q: When should I choose a compression fitting instead of a fixed-thread temperature sensor?
A: A compression fitting is ideal when insertion depth may need adjustment during installation. Unlike fixed-thread sensors, compression fittings allow greater flexibility in positioning the sensing junction or measuring element within the process.
Q: What are the benefits of using stainless steel compression fittings?
A: Stainless steel compression fittings offer excellent corrosion resistance, long service life, mechanical strength, and reliable sensor retention. They also simplify installation and maintenance by allowing temperature probes to be adjusted or replaced without major modifications to the process connection.
Q: How do I choose the correct 1/2″ BSPT compression fitting for my application?
A: Selection should be based on the process thread specification, probe sheath diameter, operating temperature, process pressure, and environmental conditions. Choosing the correct fitting helps ensure secure installation, proper sealing, and reliable long-term temperature measurement performance.
