NEFIT *N* Fittings

*N* : a “sign of confidence”

NEFIT *N* MALLEABLE FITTINGS ( incl. COUPLINGS )

Nefit Industrial B.V., Deventer has been a producer of

castings from white malleable cast iron for more than 70
years. Already from the beginning the production of malleable
fittings has been an important part of this. Our brand character
* N * stands for quality based on years of knowledge and
experience in the production and sale of malleable fittings.

Nefit Industrial has one of the best equipped foundries of

Europe. The high quality of the castings is guaranteed by:
• computer aided design and development process
• automatic dosing and continuous control of the moldingsand
• digital steering and control of the entire casting process
• inspection of castings with advanced techniques, f.e. x-ray
• continuous control and monitoring of the fully continuous
tempering process
• extra process and product inspection by the quality
department and the laboratory.

The high quality and accurate finishing of the castings make

that Nefit * N * malleable fittings stands for a quality product
that fully complies with the standards ISO 49 and EN 10242,
Design Symbol A (class A).
The automated sales, planning, inventory management,
shipping and administration ensure that Nefit can ensure the
agreed delivery time of the entire range * N * malleable
fittings.

1/10
CONTENTS

1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Quality
1.2 Material
1.3 Finish
1.4 Operating and testing pressures
1.5 Threads
1.5.1 Sealing threads
1.5.2 Fastening threads
1.6 Tolerances
1.6.1 Dimensions
1.6.2 Threads
1.7 Designation
1.7.1 Name
1.7.2 Type number and ISO-code
1.7.3 Size
1.7.4 Surface treatment
1.8 Supplementary data

2. INSTALLATION DATA

2.1 Pipes
2.2 Threads ISO 7-1
2.2.1 Dimensions
2.2.2 Cutting of threads
2.3 Sealings
2.4 Mounting of threaded fittings
2.5 Mounting of conical couplings
2.6 Tightening torque for conical couplings
2.7 Mounting of flat couplings

3. ASSORTMENT OVERVIEW

4. TECHNICAL DATA

5. CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY

2/10
 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1
Quality
The * N * malleable fittings comply fully with the requirements of the standards
ISO 49 and EN 10242, Design Symbol A.
To ensure the leak tightness each malleable fitting is tested. This test consists of
a pressure test of at least 5 bar air under liquid. In addition, the * N * malleable
fittings are checked by means of samples on the:
• quality of the material
• tolerances of dimensions and threads
• quality of the zinc layer with zinc coated fittings

1.2
Material
The material of the * N * malleable fittings is cast iron according to EN 1562. For
Design Symbol A this is GJMW 400-05 or GJMB 350-10.
A number of malleable fittings is manufactured from material according to Werk-
stofnumber 1.0718, designation 9SMnPb28 (machining steel). These fittings are
marked with an asterisk * in the tables in Chapter 4.
The zinc coated types are hot-dip zinc coated. The zinc meets the requirements of
the standards ISO49 and EN10242.

1.3
Finish
The * N * fittings can be supplied both in untreated (black) execution as hot-dip
zinc coated. The screw threads are applied after the zinc-coating.
The zinc plating is done with the thermal process (according to ISO 1460). The
result of this treatment is a corrosion resistant zinc coating with a thickness of at
least 63 µm. The applicable tolerances on the malleable fittings apply to both the
black as the zinc coated types. See Chapter 1.6.

1.4
Operating and testing pressures
The standard working pressures and temperatures for the use of malleable
fittings are shown in the graph 1 below.
For normal applications the minimum operating temperature for malleable fittings
is -20° C up to 300° C.
If other or higher requirements for special applications are necessary, you may
contact Nefit Industrial, Sales Department.

3/10
Graph 1 : Pressure-Temperature rating for standard fittings

1.5
Threads
1.5.1
Sealing Threads
Nefit * N * malleable fittings are equipped with sealing thread according to ISO 7-1.
Herewith :
-the internal thread Rp is cylindrical /parallel
-the outer thread R is conical
In Chapter 3.2 this thread is further specified.
The pipes (according to DIN 2440, 2441) to be applied to these thread sizes are
specified in Chapter 3.

1.5.2
Fastening Threads
Fastening threads are according to ISO 228-1.

NB: the combination of screw threads according to ISO 7-1 and ISO 228-1 is not
suitable as sealing thread!

1.6
Tolerances
1.6.1
Tolerances on Dimensions
The tolerances on the dimensions of the malleable fittings meet the EN 10242 standard.

See table 1 for tolerances on the length- and the centre distances.

4/10
 dimension (mm) tolerance
from til (mm)
0 - 30 ± 1.5
30 - 50 ± 2.0
50 - 75 ± 2.5
75 - 100 ± 3.0
100 - 150 ± 3.5
150 - 200 ± 4.0
200 - ± 5.0

Table1. Tolerances on the length- and the centre distances according to EN 10242.

NB: the tolerances for couplings may differ as a result of part- and assembly
tolerances.
1.6.2
Tolerances on Threads
The tolerances on the dimensions of the screw threads are according to the standards ISO
7-1 for sealing threads, respectively ISO 228-1 for fastening threads.
The axes of the screw threads of a fitting are allowed a deviation of ± 0.5 ° compared to the
nominal angle.

1.7
Designation
A malleable fitting is designated as follows:
1. The name, see 1.7.1
2. the type number and/or the ISO-code, see 1.7.2
3. the size of the screwthreads, see 1.7.3
4. the surface treatment, see 1.7.4
1.7.1
Name
The name of a fitting is depending on the shape of the fitting and is shown in the technical
data. Names are for example: short bend 90 °, elbow 45 °, tee reducing.
1.7.2
Typenumber and ISO code
For the type of fitting both the common Type number as the ISO code can be used, see the
Assortment Overview and the Technical Data.
1.7.3
Size
The size of the fitting is designated by the dimension(s) of the screw threads (in inches).

Fittings with equal connections are indicated with one thread size. Fittings with different
connections are indicated with all thread sizes.

5/10
1.7.4
Surfacetreatment
The surface treatment of the fitting is indicated as last: untreated (black) or hot-dip zinc coated.
If other surface treatments are desired this must be specified and requested separately.

Designation example : Tee reducing , 130/B1 , 1 1/2” x 3/4” x 1 1/4” , zinc coated
1.8
Supplementary data
In the tables of technical data also the nominal weight G per fitting is indicated.
If applicable, the wrench size S is indicated.

2. INSTALLATION DATA

2.1
Pipes
The fittings are suitable for the connection with steel pipes according to EN 10255 M
and H versions, black or galvanized. These steel tubes can be best used in
combination with malleable fittings. The pipes have to be provided with screw thread
according to ISO 7-1.

2.2
Threads Rp and R according to ISO 7-1
2.2.1
Dimensions
The cylindrical internal thread Rp of the fittings has such a length L2, that the external
conical thread R can be screwed in far enough for getting a good tightening.
The conical male thread R has a ratio of 1:16. The total thread length of the external thread
exists of 3 parts, see Figure 3:
1. the length a (the distance to the reference area), this has such a dimension and
tolerance that the fitting can be screwed in by hand in the internal thread
2. the length b, the part of the thread where the seal is achieved
3. the end of the screw thread c, this should remain visible when mounted
Table 4 below shows the most important data of conical sealing thread R according to
ISO 7-1.

thread DN length outside- pitch number of length

a diameter threads a+b
at a and b mean
(inch) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) per inch (mm)

1/8 6 4.0 ± 0.9 9.728 0.907 28 7

1/4 8 6.0 ± 1.3 13.157 1.337 19 10
3/8 10 6.4 ± 1.3 16.662 1.337 19 10
1/2 15 8.2 ± 1.8 20.955 1.814 14 13

6/10
 3/4 20 9,5 ± 1.8 26.441 1.814 14 15
1 25 10.4 ± 2.3 33.249 2.309 11 17
1 1/4 32 12,7 ± 2.3 41.910 2.309 11 19
1 1/2 40 12.7 ± 2.3 47.803 2.309 11 19
2 50 15.9 ± 2.3 59.614 2.309 11 24
2 1/2 65 17.5 ± 3.5 75.184 2.309 11 27
3 80 20.6 ± 3,5 87.884 2.309 11 30
4 100 25.4 ± 3.5 113.030 2.309 11 36

table 4. conical sealing thread (ISO 7-1)

2.2.2
Cutting of threads
The sealing of the connection must be established through the contact between
the two connecting metal parts. So it is important to cut the threads accurately
according to the standard. For checking the dimensions of the threads it is
important that the right and calibrated measuring instruments are used, such as
screw-, pen- and ring gauges.

2.3
Seals
The sealing material serves only to fill out the deviations from the theoretical thread
profile. The sealing of the connection must be mainly established through the
contact between the two connecting metal parts.

The sealing material should be specified by the designer of the installation in

cooperation with the manufacturer/supplier depending on the application and the
transport medium.

Nefit Industrial does not supply gaskets in or with the flat couplings.
The material and the thickness of the gaskets must by specified by the designer in
collaboration with the manufacturer/supplier depending on the application and the
transport medium.
For recommendations of the diameters of the gaskets see table 5.

coupling nut inside- outside-

dimension thread diameter diameter
d D
(inch) (inch) (mm) (mm)

1/8 G 1/2 ----- -----

7/10
 1/4 G 5/8 13 20

1/4 G 3/4 17 24

3/8 G 3/4 17 24

3/8 G 7/8 19 27

1/2 G1 21 30

1/2 G 1 1/8 24 34

3/4 G 1 1/4 27 38

1 G 1 1/2 32 44

1 1/4 G2 42 55

1 1/2 G 2 1/4 46 62

2 G 2 3/4 60 78

2 1/2 G 3 1/2 75 97

3 G4 88 110

4 G5 ----- -----

4 G 5 1/2 ----- -----

table 5. recommended diameters of gaskets (EN 20242 table 27 and

ISO 49 Chapter 36)

2.4
Mounting of threaded fittings
Use the appropriate sealing material and apply it according to the requirements of
the supplier. Do not use too much material on the threads, which can lead to roll up
and untight connections.
Screw the external thread by hand into the internal thread but not further than the
length a and then turn with a key further max. up to a + b. The seal can otherwise
be destroyed by rolled-up material or by damage of the screw thread.

2.5
Mounting of conical couplings

To make sure that the conical couplings are leak tight after assembly, the following assembly
instructions must be taken into account.

8/10
1. make sure that the tubes are as straight as possible opposite each other. The
angle between the axes of the screw threads must not exceed 0.5 °.
2. make sure that the threaded piece, directly behind the conical face, is clean.
3. Check if the collar of the pressure piece is sufficient free of the thread piece.
4. clean the conical sealing surface of both the thread piece and the pressure piece.
5. Then apply a lubricating oil film on both conical sealing surfaces.

Never mount the conical sealing surfaces dry on each other. When tightening the
union nut the conical surfaces can "eat" and the pressure piece can be positioned
wrong. This can cause a coupling initially to be leak tight but later to start leaking.

2.6
Tightening torque for conical couplings
To obtain a good seal it is important to tighten the conical sealing with the right torque.
NEFIT has established an own standard for the tightening torque for the couplings.
The table below gives the torque depending on the nominal diameter of the coupling.

thread DN torque
(inch) (mm) (Nm)

1/8 6 65
1/4 8 65
3/8 10 65
1/2 15 125
3/4 20 125
1 25 125
1 1/4 32 185
1 1/2 40 185
2 50 245
2 1/2 65 245
3 80 245
4 100 300

table 6. recommended torque for conical couplings

2.7
Mounting of flat couplings

9/10
Nefit Industrial does not supply gaskets or sealing rings in or with the flat couplings.
Material and thickness of the gaskets must be chosen depending on the application.
For applying the gasket the coupling must be dismounted and the surfaces be
checked on external pollution, corrosion and damage.
Then the gasket can be put in the coupling and the nut can be hand-tightened until
the coupling is closed.
Note: the angle between the axes of the 2 coupling halves must not be greater than ±
0.5 °.
The torque to be applied is depending on the size of the coupling, the gasket and the
test pressure (to be determined by the constructor).

3. ASSORTMENT OVERVIEW

See table in current Indexlist

4. TECHNICAL DATA

See tables in current Fitting Catalogue

5. CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY

The terms of delivery for the fittings are included in the "General sale and
delivery conditions of NEFIT INDUSTRIAL". These can be found on on
our website www.nefit-industrial.nl or can be obtained on request from
NEFIT INDUSTRIAL.
The specifications, sizes and weights in this catalogue are published
conditionally. We reserve the right to make changes in this data because
of economic or technical reasons. Any change in data will be in the next
electronic catalogue. The sales department of NEFIT INDUSTRIAL can
provide information about current data changes in this catalogue.

10/10