Brass Valves and Taps
Brass needle valves and bib taps for fluid control in plumbing and general industrial systems.
- Types
- Needle valves, bib taps
- Material
- Brass body and internals
- Connection
- Threaded, sized to order
- HS Heading
- 8481 — Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances
Needle Valve vs Bib Tap
These two fittings serve different fluid-control roles — confirm which function you actually need before ordering, since they aren't interchangeable.
Brass Needle Valve
A valve with a tapered, needle-like plunger used for fine-throttling control of flow rate, common in instrumentation, gauge lines and applications needing precise low-flow adjustment.
Brass Bib Tap
A simple on/off outlet tap, typically wall or pipe-mounted, used for general water outlet and plumbing draw-off points rather than precision flow control.
Construction Types Available
Threaded Connection
Standard threaded inlet/outlet sized to your pipework — confirm thread size and standard (BSP or NPT) before ordering.
Where Brass Valves and Taps Is Used
Packaging
Valves and taps are boxed individually or in bulk quantity as specified. Confirm thread size, standard (BSP or NPT) and connection type before ordering, since mismatched threads will not seal correctly.
Common Questions
What's the difference between a needle valve and a bib tap?
A needle valve is designed for fine, precise flow-rate control using a tapered plunger, typically used in instrumentation and gauge lines. A bib tap is a simple on/off outlet valve used for general water draw-off, without fine flow adjustment.
What thread standard do your valves use?
We can supply against BSP or NPT thread standards — confirm which your pipework uses before ordering, since the two are not interchangeable without an adapter.
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