Hansen Hex Screw Cap – BSPT

Close off a male BSPT threaded connection in water, irrigation or pipework installations.

The Hansen Hex Screw Cap has a female BSPT thread and is used to seal the end of a compatible male-threaded fitting, valve or outlet. Its hex body provides a firm grip during fitting and removal.

Choose the correct size

Select the BSPT size that matches the male thread being capped. This is a female-threaded cap; it does not connect directly to plain pipe.

Technical information

• Female BSPT connection
• Maximum working pressure: 16 bar at 20°C for the listed sizes, following Hansen’s pressure and temperature guidance.
• Hansen lists its True Fit threaded fittings under WRAS approval for potable-water use; check the current approval scope for the exact model and size.
• Suitable for cold-water systems up to 60°C.

About Hansen True Fit threaded fittings

• UV-stabilised, glass-fibre-reinforced nylon construction
• Heavy-duty tapered BSPT threads for a reliable seal
• Raw material approved for potable-water use
• Designed for water, irrigation, horticultural, agricultural, marine and plumbing applications
• Suitable for above- or below-ground pipework, provided the installation is correctly supported

Installation guidance

• Confirm the thread type, gender and size before fitting.
• Use a suitable thread sealing paste or tape on threaded joints.
• Do not overtighten: hand-tighten, then tighten a further one to two turns only.
• Do not install below driveways, paths or foundations.

Not suitable for swimming-pool or spa water with high chlorine concentrations.