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 3/8″ BSPP stainless steel compression fittings used for?
A: 3/8″ BSPP stainless steel compression fittings are used to securely install thermocouples, RTDs, Pt100 sensors, and other temperature probes into process equipment such as pipes, tanks, vessels, and machinery. They provide a reliable method of mounting sensors while allowing insertion depth adjustment before final tightening.
Q: What does BSPP mean on a compression fitting?
A: BSPP stands for British Standard Pipe Parallel, also commonly known as a European G Thread. BSPP threads are parallel rather than tapered and normally require a sealing washer, gasket, or sealing face to achieve a leak-tight connection.
Q: What material are these compression fittings made from?
A: These fittings are manufactured from 316 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. This makes them suitable for demanding industrial environments and process applications.
Q: What is the advantage of using a double ferrule compression fitting?
A: A double ferrule design helps provide a secure grip on the probe sheath while maintaining an effective seal. This design improves mechanical stability and reduces the likelihood of probe movement after installation.
Q: Which temperature sensors can be used with a 3/8″ BSPP compression fitting?
A: These fittings are commonly used with thermocouples, Pt100 RTDs, mineral insulated probes, and other sheath-mounted temperature sensors. The selected fitting must match the probe diameter for correct installation and performance.
Q: Can the sensor insertion depth be adjusted?
A: Yes. One of the main benefits of a compression fitting is that it allows the probe insertion length to be adjusted before the compression nut is tightened. This enables the sensing element to be positioned at the optimal point within the process.
Q: Why are the thread size and tube size stamped on the fitting?
A: The thread and tube size are stamped onto the fitting to simplify identification during installation, maintenance, and replacement. This helps reduce the risk of selecting the wrong fitting size and improves traceability.
Q: What does heat number stamping mean?
A: Heat number stamping provides material traceability by linking the fitting to the original stainless steel batch used during manufacture. This is particularly valuable in quality-controlled industries where material certification and traceability are important.
Q: Which industries commonly use 3/8″ BSPP compression fittings?
A: These fittings are widely used in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, HVAC systems, laboratory equipment, energy generation, and industrial process control applications where reliable temperature sensor mounting is required.
Q: Do these compression fittings comply with recognised standards?
A: Yes. These fittings are supplied with support for RoHS 3, Conflict Minerals, and ISO 9001 compliance requirements, making them suitable for use in quality-controlled industrial environments.
