 Pipe Nipple 
A Pipe Nipple is a short pipe (12
inches or less), with small opening which provides way for the liquids or
gases to pass through the pipe. It has a male thread on each end and is
used for extension from a fitting.
Some of the popular usages of Pipe Nipple are :
- Used in fluid application to connect two FPT fittings.
- Used in plumbing system or for ceiling and wall supports and
extensions.
- Used for ceiling or wall supports.
- Used to extend shower riser.
Some of the common materials
used in manufacturing Pipe Nipple are :
A look at popular variants of Pipe Fitting
Nipple:
- Nippple close-NC
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
- NIpple hex-NH
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
- Nipple hex-NH
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
- Reducing hex nipple- RHN (Male NPT Threads)
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
- Reducing hex nipple-LHN
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
- Long hex nipple- LHN (Male NPT Threads)
Usage : Male Pipe to Male Pipe connections
A few other types of nipples are:
- Dielectric Nipple
- Barbed Nipple
- Brass Hex Nipple
- Swage Nipple
- Threaded Pipe Nipple
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Fitting Types
