Pipe Nipple
A pipe nipple is a short section of pipe used in gas handling, fluid transfer and in plumbing systems to connect two female threaded fittings together or to extend a pipe length. Threaded pipe nipples are composed of short, straight sections of pipe with external male threads on either end. Sometimes called nipple tubes or barrel nipples, they come in a variety of different lengths for every given thread size. This feature of a predetermined length of unthreaded pipe between the threaded ends enables a pipe run to be precisely extended or for two fittings or components to be connected at a specific distance apart from each other. This makes them ideal to situations that may involve adding a particular length of a pipe to an application. Another benefit of this feature a specific pipe length is that this threaded nipple can be connect fittings or components at a specific distance apart. The external male threads of this plumbing nipple will thread into female threads of the same size. This NPT nipple for plumbing has National Pipe Threads often referred to as NPT threads, which are tapered and form a secure water-proof connection when properly installed. This makes stainless steel pipe nipple fittings ideal for a wide range of industrial applications including in gas, fluid transfer and plumbing applications, wherever two female threaded parts need to be securely connected at a specific distance or where a pipe run needs to be extended. These nipple pipe connectors are manufactured out of stainless steel 304, making them durable, rust resistant and corrosion resistant.
