MFB, BSP & Industrial Hose Connections

Hardie Hose | Hose & Fittings make it easier to match MFB couplings, BSP connections & hose tails across pumping, water-transfer, workshop & industrial hose systems. The collection is centred on practical connection combinations rather than generic fittings, with 13 Hardie Hose products spanning brass & plastic options, MFB male & female connections, BSP male & female connections, NSW fittings & hose-tail transitions.

Choosing the right fitting comes down to identifying both sides of the connection. A 63 mm MFB fitting may transition to a 32 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm or 63 mm hose tail, or to different BSP connection sizes depending on the product. Check the complete fitting description before ordering rather than relying on one measurement.

► MFB male & female fitting options
► Male & female BSP connection configurations
► Brass MFB hose fittings
► Selected plastic MFB hose fittings
► NSW female to BSP male fittings
► Hose tails from 32 mm to 63 mm within the current range
► BSP connections from 38 mm to 75 mm within the current range
► Components for repairs, replacement assemblies & new installations

Need a broader choice of hose-end fittings? Compare the dedicated Hardie Hose | Hose Tails range.

Start With the Connection You Already Have

The easiest way to choose a Hardie Hose fitting is to identify the existing connection first, then work towards the hose, equipment or second fitting it needs to join.

This matters because fittings that look similar can perform completely different jobs.

For example, the current collection includes configurations such as:

63 mm female MFB → 38 mm hose tail

63 mm female MFB → 50 mm male BSP

63 mm female MFB → 50 mm female BSP

63 mm male MFB → 75 mm male BSP

Those aren't interchangeable simply because they share a 63 mm MFB reference.

If your assembly needs a detachable connection elsewhere in the line, browse Quick Couplers & Connectors for compatible applications.

What's Available in Hardie Hose | Hose & Fittings?

The collection focuses strongly on MFB connection systems & transitions between MFB, BSP & flexible hose.

MFB Female to Hose-Tail Fittings

Need to transition from an MFB connection directly into flexible hose? The current range includes female MFB fittings with several hose-tail sizes.

Available combinations include selected:

► 63 mm female MFB → 32 mm hose tail
► 63 mm female MFB → 38 mm hose tail
► 63 mm female MFB → 50 mm hose tail
► 63 mm female MFB → 63 mm hose tail

Brass options are represented across several sizes, while a selected plastic 63 mm female MFB to 38 mm hose-tail fitting provides another material configuration.

The key measurement here isn't simply “63 mm”. The hose-tail diameter still needs to match the hose side of your assembly.

MFB Female to Male BSP Fittings

When an MFB connection needs to transition into a male BSP connection, several configurations are available.

Current options include selected:

► 63 mm female MFB → 50 mm male BSP
► 63 mm female MFB → 63 mm male BSP
► 63 mm female MFB → 75 mm male BSP

This gives maintenance teams a practical way to adapt between an existing MFB coupling & compatible BSP-connected equipment.

MFB Female to Female BSP Fittings

Some installations need a female BSP interface rather than male.

The range includes selected 63 mm female MFB fittings transitioning into 50 mm & 75 mm female BSP connections.

That male/female distinction matters. Two fittings can have the same nominal sizes but still be unsuitable for each other's intended connection.

MFB Male Fittings

The current collection also includes a brass 63 mm male MFB to 75 mm male BSP configuration.

This is a useful example of why product titles should be read from one end to the other rather than searched by diameter alone.

MFB, BSP or Hose Tail – Which Connection Do You Need?

Choose according to what the fitting needs to connect to next.

This table is a starting point, not a substitute for checking the complete product specification & application.

Where a hose assembly is being incorporated into a broader compressed-air setup, Air Hoses & Reels provides dedicated pneumatic hose options.

NSW Female to BSP Connections

Not every fitting in this collection follows the MFB configuration.

Hardie Hose brass NSW female to male BSP fittings are also represented, including selected 38 mm & 63 mm male BSP configurations.

If you're replacing an existing NSW fitting, keep the removed component until you've positively identified:

► Coupling type
► BSP size
► Male or female BSP requirement
► Material
► Mating connection
► Equipment being connected

A fitting that's visually close isn't necessarily the correct replacement.

Brass vs Plastic Hose Fittings

Material is another selection point buyers can encounter within the Hardie Hose range.

Don't choose material on price or weight alone.

Connection compatibility comes first, followed by suitability for the complete operating environment.

Replacing a Fitting on a Pump or Water-Transfer Setup?

A pump connection can involve several transitions between rigid equipment & flexible hose.

You might be dealing with:

Pump → BSP fitting → MFB connection → hose tail → hose

or a different arrangement entirely.

Start at the equipment connection & trace the system outward. Record each transition before ordering replacements.

For compatible systems where controlled water delivery is required at the working end, Hardie Hose | Washdown Guns can help complete the washdown side of the setup.

A fitting change is also a good opportunity to inspect the surrounding hose. Look for cracking, abrasion, crushing, unusual movement or deterioration close to the connection.

Don't Guess BSP Size From Appearance

A thread that looks approximately right isn't enough to identify a BSP fitting.

When replacing a threaded connection:

► Determine whether it's male or female
► Confirm the actual thread standard
► Identify the nominal connection size
► Inspect the mating component
► Check the complete fitting specification
► Never force a connection that doesn't engage correctly

This becomes especially important when repairing unfamiliar machinery where several fitting styles may be used in the same installation.

Workshops regularly dealing with threaded equipment connections should also keep suitable Wrenches available rather than using an incorrectly sized tool that can damage fitting surfaces.

Hose Fittings for Workshop & Industrial Maintenance

A small fitting can stop a much larger piece of equipment.

That's why maintenance teams benefit from treating hose connections as part of routine inspection rather than waiting for an obvious leak or failure.

Check connection points for:

► Damaged threads
► Loose connections
► Hose wear near the fitting
► Corrosion
► Cracked components
► Abrasion against machinery
► Damaged mating surfaces
► Unusual hose movement
► Previous incorrect repairs

Where maintenance is performed in harsh industrial environments, Quarry Crews Crusher Maintenance provides useful wider context around keeping heavily worked equipment ready for service.

A Faster Way to Identify an Unknown Hardie Hose Fitting

Got an old fitting in your hand but no product code?

Don't begin by scrolling through products looking for the closest shape.

Check Side A

Identify:

► Connection family
► Male or female configuration
► Nominal size
► Material

Check Side B

Repeat the process independently.

Side B might be:

► BSP male
► BSP female
► Hose tail
► Another coupling configuration

Build the Description

Once both sides are known, the fitting becomes much easier to identify.

Instead of searching for:

“brass fitting”

you're looking for something specific such as:

“63 mm female MFB x 50 mm male BSP”

That difference can dramatically reduce incorrect selection.

Why Hose-Tail Size Deserves Its Own Check?

One of the easiest mistakes is identifying the coupling correctly while overlooking the hose end.

Within this collection alone, a 63 mm female MFB connection can be paired with several different hose-tail sizes.

If the MFB side is correct but the tail doesn't suit the hose, you still have the wrong fitting.

Check the hose specification & internal diameter before ordering. For assemblies requiring more hose-tail configurations than this collection provides, Hardie Hose | Hose Tails expands the selection considerably.

Working With MFB Connections?

Couplings that are repeatedly connected, removed or serviced deserve the correct tools as well as the correct fitting.

Avoid improvised methods that can damage the fitting or make future servicing more difficult.

For compatible Hardie Hose connection systems, browse Hardie Hose | Spanners for purpose-specific options.

The condition of the mating coupling matters too. Installing a new fitting against an already damaged connection may leave the original problem unresolved.

Compressed-Air Connections Need the Whole System Considered

Workshop pneumatic systems rely on more than the compressor.

A typical installation can involve:

Compressor → regulator → fittings → hose → coupler → air tool

Restrictions, leakage or incorrectly matched connections anywhere along that path can affect the system.

If you're building or maintaining the wider setup, compare Air Compressors alongside Pressure Regulators & Gauges for suitable pressure-control components.

Not sure whether pneumatic equipment remains the right choice for your workshop? Air Tools vs Electric: The Real Cost of Ownership for Australian Workshops explores the broader ownership considerations.

Before the Assembly Goes Back Into Service

A new fitting shouldn't automatically mean the repair is finished.

Take another look at the complete connection.

Check the hose. Damage close to a fitting can indicate movement, abrasion or stress elsewhere in the assembly.

Inspect the mating component. Worn threads or damaged coupling surfaces can compromise a new fitting.

Look at routing. The hose shouldn't need to fight against the fitting simply to reach the equipment.

Confirm orientation. Make sure surrounding frames, guards & machinery aren't loading the connection.

Check the installation. Components need to be installed according to their relevant requirements rather than simply tightened until they “feel right”.

Investigate repeat failures. A fitting that continually develops problems can be a symptom of a wider installation issue.

Preparing equipment before workload increases can expose these problems early. Spring Jobsite Prep Getting Your Gear Ready covers practical preparation considerations for workshops & jobsites.