1/4 in (8 mm) Black Cap | SC08
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This AAP black cap is a mild steel fitting with BSP threads. It is supplied in 11 sizes, 1/4 in (8 mm) to 4 in (100 mm).
A cap closes the end of a male threaded pipe. It is threaded inside (female) and has a closed, domed end. A is the length and B the outside diameter, as lettered on the AAP drawing.
AAP states that its steel threaded pipe fittings are made to BS EN 10241:2000 (manufacturer-stated). It has a black finish. AAP states that all sizes of its fittings other than unions are sample tested to 5.2 MPa (manufacturer-stated). These are test pressures, not working pressures, so confirm the pressure and temperature for your application with AIMS before you order.
Where this product is used
- Closing the end of a threaded steel pipe
- Sealing off a pipe run for testing or future extension
- General threaded steel pipework
Features
- 11 sizes, 1/4 in (8 mm) to 4 in (100 mm)
- Mild steel, black, BS EN 10241:2000 (manufacturer-stated)
- BSP threads
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | AAP |
| Product | Black cap, mild steel |
| Finish | Black |
| Material | Mild steel. AAP lists carbon 0.25 per cent maximum and tensile strength 320 N/mm2 minimum for its steel fittings (manufacturer-stated) |
| Thread | BSP (British Standard Pipe) thread; AAP lists ISO 7 and AS 1722 Part 1 for its threads (manufacturer-stated) |
| Ends | Female (internal) thread, closed end |
| Applicable standard (manufacturer-stated) | BS EN 10241:2000, steel threaded pipe fittings (manufacturer-stated) |
| Test pressure (manufacturer-stated) | Sample tested to 5.2 MPa |
| Sizes | 1/4 in (8 mm) to 4 in (100 mm) (11 sizes) |
Options and part numbers
| Size | Part number | Length A (mm) | Outside dia. B (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 in (8 mm) | SC08 | 23.8 | 19.1 | 0.03 |
| 3/8 in (10 mm) | SC10 | 27 | 22.2 | 0.04 |
| 1/2 in (15 mm) | SC15 | 34.9 | 28.6 | 0.1 |
| 3/4 in (20 mm) | SC20 | 38.1 | 34.9 | 0.15 |
| 1 in (25 mm) | SC25 | 44.5 | 41.3 | 0.24 |
| 1-1/4 in (32 mm) | SC32 | 50.8 | 50.8 | 0.39 |
| 1-1/2 in (40 mm) | SC40 | 54 | 57.2 | 0.43 |
| 2 in (50 mm) | SC50 | 60.3 | 69.9 | 0.78 |
| 2-1/2 in (65 mm) | SC65 | 66.7 | 88.9 | 1.4 |
| 3 in (80 mm) | SC80 | 73 | 101.6 | 1.43 |
| 4 in (100 mm) | SC94 | 85.7 | 128.6 | 3.17 |
A is the length and B the outside diameter, as lettered on the AAP drawing, in millimetres. Weights are approximate, in kilograms per piece.
Selecting the right option
Choose the size to match your pipework. These fittings are BSP threaded, so check that your pipe or fitting is BSP and not NPT before you order.
Related products
See also AAP Black Steel Hexagon Plug, AAP Black Steel Square Head Plug, AAP Black Steel Socket, Heavy Type and AAP Black Steel Barrel Nipple.
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1/4"
Model Number: SC08
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3/8"
Model Number: SC10
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1/2"
Model Number: SC15
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3/4"
Model Number: SC20
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1"
Model Number: SC25
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1-1/4"
Model Number: SC32
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1-1/2"
Model Number: SC40
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2"
Model Number: SC50
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2-1/2"
Model Number: SC65
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3"
Model Number: SC80
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4"
Model Number: SC94
