Reducing Union in imperial and metric sizes. Compare quotes from verified suppliers on MetalMitra, with MTC 3.1 and worldwide delivery.
- Reducing Union
- Double Ferrule
- Single Ferrule
- SS 316
- Up to 6000 PSI
- NPT / BSP
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Specifications
| Ends | Tube OD x Smaller Tube OD |
|---|---|
| Tube OD (Imperial) | 1/16" to 2" |
| Tube OD (Metric) | 3 mm to 50 mm |
| Working Pressure | Up to 6000 PSI (depending on size, material and tubing) |
| Threads | NPT, BSPT, BSPP, SAE / UNF, Metric |
| Ferrule Type | Double Ferrule / Single Ferrule |
| Manufacturing | CNC machined from bar stock and forgings |
Reducing Union for leak-tight instrument and hydraulic lines, available on MetalMitra in imperial and metric sizes, with mill-certified traceability on every lot.
Through MetalMitra you can source Reducing Union in stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, nickel alloy and other grades, across a broad range of sizes and pressure ratings.
A reducing union joins two tubes of different outside diameters.
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.
Product range
- 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.
Why engineers choose it
- Size Change — Joins different tube sizes.
- Single Body — No separate adapters needed.
- Leak-Free Seal — Twin-ferrule grip that stays sealed under vibration.
- No Hot Work — No welding, flaring or threading of the tube needed.
Reducing 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 |
Where it is used
- Instrumentation Lines
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Chemical Processing
- Power Plants
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Analyser & Sampling Systems
- Offshore Platforms
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor & Gas Lines
- Process Skids
Inspection & paperwork
Suppliers on MetalMitra back Reducing Union with the checks and paperwork your QA team expects.
- 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
The MetalMitra advantage
- Verified suppliers — Mills, manufacturers and stockists are reviewed by the MetalMitra team before they list.
- One RFQ, several quotes — Share size, grade and quantity once and compare offers side by side.
- Full traceability — Heat numbers, EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and third-party inspection on request.
- Delivered worldwide — Export-worthy packing and shipping to India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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Technical note: Values on this page are for reference. Always confirm against the governing standard, your purchase specification and the mill test certificate.
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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