Cap TUPY Brazil figure 300
Figure 300

Cap — TUPY Brazil fittings

The TUPY Brazil cap (figure 300) has a female thread and screws over the end of a pipe or a nipple to close the end of a run.

Technical specification

Figure number300
Size range1/4in to 6in
FinishGalvanised and black
ThreadBSP
StandardEN 10242 / ISO 49
Maximum working pressure25 bar
MaterialMalleable cast iron

Standards and certifications

UL Listed
UL Listed
FM Approved
FM Approved
ISO
ISO
ABNT
ABNT
INMETRO
INMETRO
DVGW
DVGW

TUPY Brazil fittings are manufactured and inspected under the supervision of the international bodies above, and carry recognised approvals for use in fire protection, water and gas networks.

Technical drawing — Cap

Dimensional drawing of the Cap TUPY Brazil - figure 300
Dimensional drawing of the Cap — figure 300. The value behind each letter is given in the dimensions and weights table on this page.

Dimensions and weights — Cap

The dimension letters follow the technical drawing above. Weights are per single fitting, in kilograms.

Nominal diameter Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)Pieces per carton
inch mm a Galvanised Black
1/2" 15 23 0.059 0.053300
3/4" 20 25 0.092 0.084170
1" 25 29 0.154 0.140140
1.1/4" 32 31 0.220 0.21090
1.1/2" 40 31 0.264 0.25970
2" 50 38 0.436 0.41650
2.1/2" 65 42 0.779 0.779
3" 80 46 1.033 0.998
4" 100 56 1.862 1.822
6" 150 63 3.715 3.665

Source: the official TUPY Brazil BSP threaded fittings catalogue.

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About the Cap

The cap, unlike the plug, has an internal thread and screws over the end of a pipe or a nipple. Both close off the run, but they are used in different places: the plug goes inside a female port, the cap goes over a male one.

At the top of risers, on spare pipe ends and at the end points of fire protection networks, the cap is the usual choice, because fitting it over the pipe end is simpler than adding a female fitting and then a plug.

Like the plug, the cap always carries the full line pressure. The hexagonal body allows it to be tightened with a spanner and torqued enough for a reliable seal.

The TUPY cap is supplied as figure 300: malleable cast iron, BSP thread to EN 10242 and ISO 49, galvanised and black.

Frequently asked questions about the Cap

In which sizes is the TUPY Brazil Cap made?

The TUPY Brazil Cap is made in 10 sizes, from 1/2" to 6". The full list of sizes, with the dimensions in millimetres and the weight of each piece, is in the dimensions and weights table on this page.

How much does one TUPY Cap weigh?

The weight depends on the size: the 1" size, for example, weighs 0.154 kg galvanised and 0.140 kg black. The weights of every size are taken from the official TUPY catalogue and are listed in the table on this page, so they can be used to work out shipping weight and freight cost.

Is the thread on the TUPY Cap BSP or NPT?

TUPYBSP fittings are threaded to BSP in accordance with ISO 7-1; the male thread is tapered and the seal is made on the thread itself. BSP is not interchangeable with NPT, and screwing the two together will leak. TUPY also produces a separate NPT line, which is covered in the downloads section.

What is the difference between the figure 290 plug and the figure 300 cap?

The figure 290 plug is male threaded and screws into the female end of a pipe or fitting. The figure 300 cap is female threaded and fits over the male end of a pipe. Both blank off the end of a line, and the choice between them depends only on which thread has to be closed.

What is the maximum working pressure and temperature of TUPY fittings?

According to TUPY's technical catalogue, the working pressure of TUPYBSP fittings is 25 bar between −20 °C and +120 °C. It falls to 20 bar above 300 °C, and intermediate values are interpolated. The design pressure in the hydrostatic test is 100 bar for sizes up to 4 in and 64 bar for 5 in and 6 in.

To which standards is the TUPY Cap manufactured?

The TUPY Cap is manufactured to EN 10242 / ISO 49. TUPY malleable cast iron fittings are built to ISO 49, EN 10242 and ABNT NBR 6943, and their threads follow ISO 7-1. The factory certificates can be seen in the standards and certifications section on this page.

How can you tell a genuine TUPY Brazil Cap?

On the body of every genuine TUPY fitting the factory mark, the figure number and the size are raised in the casting, not etched or printed. The threads are clean and free of burrs, and the galvanised coating is even. The surest check is to weigh the piece and compare it with the weight table on this page; counterfeit pieces usually come out lighter than the official catalogue weight.

How do I get a quotation for the Cap?

Use the request a quote page at /request-a-quote and tell us the figure number (300), the sizes and the quantities you need. Our Dubai office will come back with a quotation, the current stock position and a lead time. Amini Building Materials Trading L.L.C is the exclusive agent of TUPY S.A. in the Middle East and supplies the region from Dubai.

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