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product_id: 229422317
title: "MENSI 1/4\" Male NPT X 1/4\" Female NPT Heavy Duty Brass High Pressure Propane LPG Gas Flow Control Needle Valve"
brand: "mensi"
price: "R434"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/229422317-mensi-1-4-male-npt-x-1-4-female-npt
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 600 PSI high-pressure rating 1/4" Male & Female NPT precision fit Durable brass construction MENSI 1/4" Male NPT X 1/4" Female NPT Heavy Duty Brass High Pressure Propane LPG Gas Flow Control Needle Valve

**Brand:** mensi
**Price:** R434
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Control your flow, command your power! 🔩

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MENSI 1/4" Male NPT X 1/4" Female NPT Heavy Duty Brass High Pressure Propane LPG Gas Flow Control Needle Valve by mensi
- **How much does it cost?** R434 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mensi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mensi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy Maintenance:** Replaceable O-ring and Teflon tape sealing for leak-free, long-lasting use.
- • **High Pressure Ready:** Rated for up to 600 PSI, ensuring reliable performance under intense conditions.
- • **Heavy-Duty Durability:** Built from rugged brass to withstand industrial and oil & gas demands.
- • **Precision Flow Control:** Fine-tune your propane or gas flow with exacting needle valve accuracy.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Female NPT fits standard propane, LPG, and butane setups.

## Overview

The MENSI 1/4" Male NPT x 1/4" Female NPT Needle Valve is a heavy-duty brass valve designed for precise flow regulation of propane, LPG, and butane gases. Rated for pressures up to 600 PSI and temperatures from -4°F to 450°F, it offers rugged durability and easy maintenance with replaceable O-rings and Teflon tape sealing, making it ideal for industrial and oil & gas applications.

## Description

MENSI 1/4" Male NPT X 1/4" Female NPT Heavy Duty Brass High Pressure Propane LPG Gas Flow Control Needle Valve

## Features

- ❤ Needle Valves are designed to regulate flow to an instrument or other industrial application. They are rugged enough for the oil & gas market, and suitable for most industrial applications.
- ❤ It can be used to open and close the propane. If you need a long time and stable control, Please a regulator
- ❤ The flow works in either direction. If it leaks, you can replace the O ring inside with pliers, or a bit of Teflon tape is recommended for sealing on both end.
- ❤ Working Pressure: Rated to 600 PSI. Temperatures range from -4 to 450 F.
- ❤ 1/4" Female * 1/4" Male Needle Valve suitable for propane, gas, butane

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material | Brass |
| Brand | MENSI |
| Exterior Finish | Brass |
| Inlet Connection Type | National Pipe Tapered |
| Outlet Connection Type | FNPT |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Valve Type | Needle Valve |
| Manufacturer | MNS |
| UPC | 789964433078 |
| Part Number | SMT-FM016 |
| Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 2.6 x 2.01 x 0.94 inches |
| Item model number | SMT-FM016 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Brass
- **Brand:** MENSI
- **Exterior Finish:** Brass
- **Inlet Connection Type:** National Pipe Tapered
- **Outlet Connection Type:** FNPT
- **Number of Ports:** 2
- **Valve Type:** Needle Valve
- **Manufacturer:** MNS
- **UPC:** 789964433078

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Two different descriptions with one stating female x female and other stating male x female. Which is it?**
A: One side male, other female

**Q: How many turns is it to turn it fully on and fully off?**
A: I use the it to regulate a ribbon burner on a gas forge. I usually turn it 4-5 times to get the flame. Never turn  it to fully open.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for Forced-Air Forge Fuel (Alliteration Award)
*by N***. on March 31, 2021*

Works great on my propane forge. Always recommend a needle valve to really fine tune the fuel to forced-air ratio on a ribbon burner forge. This works great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grate just what I was needing?
*by J***. on December 11, 2021*

Made for a very good precision adjustment for gas air mixture !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by A***O on March 29, 2025*

Works good

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-05*