Explosion-Proof Reducing Nipple (Male-Male), BGJ-C Series

Our BGJ-C Explosion-Proof Reducing Nipple safely connects two different-sized female-threaded entries in hazardous areas. This Ex d/e certified fitting ensures the integrity of your piping system.


Technical Parameter


  • Product Type: Explosion-Proof Reducing Nipple / Male-to-Male Adapter
  • Model: BGJ-C
  • Body Material: Nickel-Plated Brass / Stainless Steel
  • Male Thread 1: M / G / NPT (Please specify size)
  • Male Thread 2: M / G / NPT (Please specify size)
  • Explosion-Proof Class: Ex db IIC Gb; Ex eb IIC Gb; Ex tb IIIC Db
  • Ingress Protection: IP65
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +100°C (Please Confirm)
  • Suitable Zones: Gas: Zone 1 & 2; Dust: Zone 20, 21, & 22
  • Gas Groups: IIA, IIB, IIC

Key Features

  • Male-to-Male Thread Conversion: Features two external (male) threads of different sizes to securely connect two female-threaded entries, acting as a reducer, enlarger, or straight nipple.
  • Dual Ex d/e Certified Protection: Certified Flameproof (Ex db) and Increased Safety (Ex eb), ensuring it maintains system integrity in Zone 1, 2 (Gas) and Zone 20, 21, 22 (Dust) hazardous locations.
  • Premium Material Options: Available in robust Nickel-Plated Brass or corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel to withstand harsh industrial environments.
  • Customizable Thread Length: Extended thread length can be provided upon request to suit specific installation requirements.
  • Broad Gas Group Compatibility: Suitable for use in IIA, IIB, and the most severe IIC explosive gas environments.
  • Simplifies Complex Installations: Eliminates the need for multiple, non-certified fittings, providing a single, safe, and certified solution for joining different-sized conduit entries.

Ordering Information

  • The standard product features G (BSP) threads of the same size on both ends (e.g., G1/2″ male to G1/2″ male).
  • Metric, NPT, and other thread types and sizes can be customized as required. Extended thread length is also available.
  • Example 1 (Straight Nipple): To order a stainless steel nipple with G1/2″ male threads on both ends, the model is: BGJC-S-(G1/2).
  • Example 2 (Reducer): To order a stainless steel reducer with a G1/2″ male thread on one end and an M20x1.5 male thread on the other, the model is: BGJC-S(G1/2 M20x1.5).

Explosion-Proof Reducing Nipple (Male-Male), BGJ-C Series

Metric Thread Product Number Thread Length

GL(mm)

Thread O.D.

AG(mm)

Overall Length

OL(mm)

Spanner Size(mm)
M16×1.5 BGJCM16 15 16 34 20
M20×1.5 BGJCM20 15 20 34 24
M25×1.5 BGJCM25 15 25 34 30
M32×1.5 BGJCM32 17 32 39 38
M40×1.5 BGJCM40 17 40 39 45
M50×1.5 BGJCM50 20 50 46 55
M63×1.5 BGJCM63 20 63 46 68
M75×2.0 BGJCM75 20 75 47 80
M90×2.0 BGJCM90 20 90 47 98
M115×2.0 BGJCM115 20 115 48 120
American Thread Product Number Thread Length

GL(mm)

Thread O.D.

AG(mm)

Overall Length

OL(mm)

Spanner Size(mm)
NPT3/8 BGJCNPT3/8 15 17.05 34 20
NPT1/2 BGJCNPT1/2 15 21.22 34 24
NPT3/4 BGJCNPT3/4 15 26.56 34 30
NPT1 BGJCNPT1 17 33.28 39 38
NPT1-1/4 BGJCNPT1-1/4 17 41.98 39 45
NPT1-1/2 BGJCNPT1-1/2 20 48.05 46 55
NPT2 BGJCNPT2 20 60.09 46 68
NPT2-1/2 BGJCNPT2-1/2 20 72.69 47 80
NPT3 BGJCNPT3 20 88.60 47 98
NPT4 BGJCNPT4 20 113.97 48 120
Inch Thread Product Number Thread Length

GL(mm)

Thread O.D.

AG(mm)

Overall Length

OL(mm)

Spanner Size(mm)
G3/8 BGJCG3/8 15 16.66 34 20
G1/2 BGJCG1/2 15 20.95 34 24
G3/4 BGJCG3/4 15 26.44 34 30
G1 BGJCG1 17 33.25 39 38
G1-1/4 BGJCG1-1/4 17 41.91 39 45
G1-1/2 BGJCG1-1/2 20 47.80 46 55
G2 BGJCG2 20 59.61 46 68
G2-1/2 BGJCG2-1/2 20 75.18 47 80
G3 BGJCG3 20 87.88 47 98
G4 BGJCG4 20 113.03 48 120

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