Pipe Nipples Fittings
A pipe nipple is a length of straight pipe with male threads on both ends. It is one of the most popular category of pipe fittings. It is a connector or a coupling threaded on both ends. Pipe nipples are used to allow plumbing to be connected to a water heater or other plumbing. They are used to fit straight end hose or pipe. A combination of pipe nipples are recommended for low-pressure discharge and suction service for various compatible liquids and not for compressible products like air, nitrogen or steam.
The working pressure of pipe nipples will vary with the size and
construction of the pipe, the type and number of clamps used, clamp
placement, proper installation of clamps, temperature and product being
conveyed. Pipe nipples are available in the widest variety of wall
thicknesses and materials in the industry.
Materials used:
Various materials are used to make pipe nipples such as:
- Brass
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Iron
- Copper
- PVC
- Carbon steel
- Cast Iron etc.
Pipe nipple fabrication:
- Threaded nipples
- Grooved nipples
- Bended nipples
- Barbed nipples
- Seamless nipples
Buying tips
What should buyers look for in the bulk purchase of pipe
nipples?
- Tube selection
- Material, thickness
- Diameter
- General technical specifications
- Pressures
- Safety coefficients
- Temperatures
- Conformity to the standards, Certifications
- Standard, Double duty, Extra duty, Extra double duty
- End Connections
- Threads
- Beveled Ends
- Square Cut Ends
- Grooved
- Bended
- Barbed
- Seamless
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Finishes on pipe nipples:
- Black coating
- Electro galvanized
- Hot-dipped galvanized finishes
- Copper plating etc.
Types of pipe nipples:
- Barrel nipple: This is a type of a short tubular with a
taper thread outside at each end and which is un-threaded in the
middle.
- Weld nipple: Weld nipple is used as another method of
connecting tube fittings. These kind of nipples are suitable for use
under extreme conditions of vibration, pressure surges and changes
of temperature.
- Swage nipple: The basic purpose of a swage nipple is to
bringing the flow of fluids from one pipe size to another. These are
available with plain, beveled or threaded ends.
- Hexagon nipple: Hexagon nipples are available in a
variety of threads, materials and lengths.
Pipe nipples: End finishes:
Tapered pipe thread
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Straight pipe thread
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Roller Cut
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Reamed and chamfered |
Square cut |
Grooved |
Applications of pipe nipples:
Pipe nipples are used as pipe fittings in a wide variety of industrial
applications like:
- Chemical processing industries
- Petrochemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Food & beverage
- Pulp & paper
- Shipbuilding / marine
- Waste incineration
- Machine building
- Architectural
- Semiconductor etc.
The points mentioned below will be a guide for the buyers:
