Description
A Guidi Bronze Male Plug is a type of pipe fitting designed by an Italian company known for its high-quality bronze marine plumbing components. These plugs are specifically engineered for demanding marine environments. The male plug fitting features a male thread on one end, which is intended to be screwed into a female-threaded opening, such as in a pipe, valve, or manifold.
The bronze construction typically contains less than 6% zinc, often made from LG2 Gunmetal (also referred to as plate number 1/8 bronze). This particular alloy is essential for marine applications because it offers superior corrosion resistance, especially for uses below the waterline, and it is highly resistant to dezincification�a form of corrosion that can affect brass�unlike some DZR (De-Zincification Resistant) brass alternatives.
These plugs commonly feature BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads, which can be either BSPT (tapered) or BSPP (parallel), depending on the specific model and its intended use. Male plugs often have a square or hexagonal head, or sometimes a recessed square or Allen key fitting, allowing them to be tightened with a wrench or appropriate tool.
The bronze construction typically contains less than 6% zinc, often made from LG2 Gunmetal (also referred to as plate number 1/8 bronze). This particular alloy is essential for marine applications because it offers superior corrosion resistance, especially for uses below the waterline, and it is highly resistant to dezincification�a form of corrosion that can affect brass�unlike some DZR (De-Zincification Resistant) brass alternatives.
These plugs commonly feature BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads, which can be either BSPT (tapered) or BSPP (parallel), depending on the specific model and its intended use. Male plugs often have a square or hexagonal head, or sometimes a recessed square or Allen key fitting, allowing them to be tightened with a wrench or appropriate tool.