{"id":2343,"date":"2021-08-26T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/?p=2343"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:43:54","slug":"guide-to-tube-inserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/guide-to-tube-inserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Tube Inserts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BPF<\/strong><\/a>, we often get asked about tube inserts and ferrules; from how to measure to which ones are needed for varying application.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, we&#8217;ve decided to produce a step-by-step guide to help you find the right size and type of tube\/wire fitting for any application!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Size do I need?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When buying any BPF tube\u00a0 fittings, the first thing you need to do is measure the tube that the fitting is for. Depending on which type of fitting you decide on there are 2 measurements you will need to know; the outside \/ external dimensions, and for internal fitting tube inserts you will also need to measure the wall thickness \/ gauge size.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2345\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure.jpg\" alt=\"Tube Inserts Guide. How to measure\" width=\"1426\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Inserts-Guide.-How-to-measure-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1426px) 100vw, 1426px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tube Insert or External Fitting Ferrule?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When you know what size is needed the next step is to decide on which fitting you want. At BPF we offer the choice of internal fitting tube inserts or external fitting ferrules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2365\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1233\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule.jpg 1233w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule-1024x460.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Insert-or-External-Fitting-Ferrule-604x270.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1233px) 100vw, 1233px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What type of fitting do I need?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The final thing to decide is which type of fitting you need. Here at we BPF we have a range of different Inserts and ferrules for various applications.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Internal Fittings Tube Inserts:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Standard Flat Heads: <\/strong>Ideal for situations where you just want to cap an end, or a tube is at 90 degrees to the floor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2354 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads-2.jpg\" alt=\"Standard Flat Head Tube Inserts\" width=\"280\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Domed Heads: <\/strong>Offers a cosmetic enhancement\/detail, as well as offering an alternative to an angled insert.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads-1.jpg\" alt=\"Domed Head Tube Inserts\" width=\"284\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads-1.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads-1-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Angled Heads: <\/strong>Pre-Set angled ends, perfect for splayed legs or tubes where an angle is required.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.jpg\" alt=\"Angle Head Tube Inserts\" width=\"278\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Threaded\/Tapped: <\/strong>Similar to the flat headed insert but with a threaded hole, enabling you to add a foot, castor or glide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Threaded.Tapped.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Threaded.Tapped.jpg\" alt=\"Threaded \/ Tapped Tube Inserts\" width=\"284\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Threaded.Tapped.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Threaded.Tapped-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>External Fitting Ferrules:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Standard Flat Heads: <\/strong>Perfect for capping tube &amp; projections, whilst offering a degree of protection to paintwork.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads.1.jpg\" alt=\"Standard Flat Head Ferrules\" width=\"307\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads.1.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Standard-Flat-Heads.1-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Domed Heads: <\/strong>Can be used as a universal angled ferrule or cap, as well as offering a cosmetic enhancement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Domed-Heads.1.jpg\" alt=\"Domed Head Ferrules\" width=\"285\" height=\"298\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Angled Heads: <\/strong>Pre-Set angled ends, perfect for splayed legs or tubes where an angle is required.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.1.jpg\" alt=\"Angled Head Ferrules\" width=\"301\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.1.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Angled-Heads.1-293x300.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Conversion Chart<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Fitting-Conversion-Guide.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2344\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Fitting-Conversion-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"Tube Fittings Conversion Guide\" width=\"586\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Fitting-Conversion-Guide.jpg 586w, https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tube-Fitting-Conversion-Guide-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or simply want to know more, you can find our full range of tube inserts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/search.asp?catid=2991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a> <\/strong>and Ferrules <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/search.asp?catid=3137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>. However, you can also get in touch via our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/contact.asp\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/strong> page today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at BPF, we often get asked about tube inserts and ferrules; from how to measure to which ones are needed for varying application. Consequently, we&#8217;ve decided to produce a step-by-step guide to help you find the right size and type of tube\/wire fitting for any application! What Size do I need? 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