Tube & Compression Fittings

Bulkhead Union

Imperial and metric sizes

Bulkhead Union

Bulkhead Union in imperial and metric sizes. Compare quotes from verified suppliers on MetalMitra, with MTC 3.1 and worldwide delivery.

  • Bulkhead Union
  • Double Ferrule
  • Single Ferrule
  • SS 316
  • Up to 6000 PSI
  • NPT / BSP

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Specifications

EndsTube OD x Tube OD with Bulkhead Nut
Tube OD (Imperial)1/16" to 2"
Tube OD (Metric)3 mm to 50 mm
Working PressureUp to 6000 PSI (depending on size, material and tubing)
ThreadsNPT, BSPT, BSPP, SAE / UNF, Metric
Ferrule TypeDouble Ferrule / Single Ferrule
ManufacturingCNC machined from bar stock and forgings

Need an dependable instrumentation fitting? Bulkhead Union on MetalMitra comes in imperial and metric sizes, ready for leak-tight instrument and hydraulic lines.

Through MetalMitra you can source Bulkhead Union in stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, nickel alloy and other grades, across a broad range of sizes and pressure ratings.

A bulkhead union passes tubing through a panel or bulkhead and is locked with a bulkhead nut.

Precision tube fittings are compression fittings that use front and back ferrules to grip the tube and form a leak-tight seal without welding, flaring or threading the tube. They are used on instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, sampling and analyser lines.

Available forms & variants

  • Connectors — Male and female connectors, port connectors.
  • Unions — Straight, reducing and bulkhead unions.
  • Elbows, Tees & Crosses — Union and male / female branch fittings.
  • Caps, Plugs & Ferrules — End closures and replacement ferrule sets.

Performance highlights

  • Panel Mounting — For instrument panels and enclosures.
  • Secure Fixing — Locked with a bulkhead nut.
  • Leak-Free Seal — Twin-ferrule grip that stays sealed under vibration.
  • No Hot Work — No welding, flaring or threading of the tube needed.

Bulkhead Union Material & Grades

Material Grades / Specifications
Stainless Steel SS 316 / 316L (ASTM A479 / A182), SS 304
Duplex & Super Duplex UNS S31803 / S32205, UNS S32750
Nickel Alloys Monel 400, Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Hastelloy C276
Carbon Steel ASTM A108 / A105
Brass CW614N / C36000

Typical applications

  • Instrumentation Lines
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Processing
  • Power Plants
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Analyser & Sampling Systems
  • Offshore Platforms
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Semiconductor & Gas Lines
  • Process Skids

Quality checks & certification

Every lot of Bulkhead Union sourced through MetalMitra can be inspected and documented to the governing standard and your purchase order.

  • Dimensional & thread gauge inspection
  • Ferrule hardness and fit-up check
  • Visual inspection
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Pressure / leak testing as applicable
  • EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
  • Heat-code traceability on every body

Why buy through MetalMitra

  • Checked sellers only — Every supplier profile is screened by MetalMitra before it goes live.
  • Faster sourcing — Post one requirement and receive competitive offers without chasing calls.
  • Paperwork sorted — MTC 3.1, test reports and TPI arranged as your project demands.
  • Global logistics — Seaworthy packing and dispatch to project sites across the world.

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Technical note: Figures shown are indicative. Final acceptance should be based on the applicable standard, approved drawings and the MTC supplied with the material.

Applications & industries

  • Instrumentation Lines
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Processing
  • Power Plants
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Analyser & Sampling Systems
  • Offshore Platforms
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Semiconductor & Gas Lines
  • Process Skids
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical & Refining
  • Power Generation
  • Chemical Processing
  • Pharmaceutical

Testing & documents

Ask for the documents you need in your requirement — suppliers confirm them in their quotation:

  • Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1, or 3.2 with third-party witness
  • Third-party inspection (TPI) by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV or your nominated agency
  • Tests as the standard or your order requires: hydro, PMI, IGC, NDT, hardness or impact tests

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