| Specification | ASME B16.11 Hex Nipple |
|---|---|
| Type Of Pipe systems | Pipe Cap, Branch Outlets, Swage Nipple, 45 Deg Elbow, Equal tee, Full Coupling, Reducing Tee, 90 Deg Elbow, Half Coupling, Street Elbow, Bull Plug, Boss, Union (Male/Female), Lateral Outlet, 45 Lateral Tee, Equal Cross. |
| Material | Carbon Steel (ASTM-105) Alloy Steel (ASTM-182) Low Alloy Steel (ASTM-350) Stainless Steel (ASTM-182) Duplex Steel Cooper Nickel |
| Thread Connections | ASME B16.11 (Socket Welding and Threaded), MSS-SP-83 (Class Unions), ASME B16.3 (Malleable Iron Fittings), ASME B16.4 ( Gray Iron Fittings), ASME B16.39 (Malleable Iron Unions), ASME B16.34 (Valves — Flanged), ASME B16.39 (Malleable Iron Pipe Unions, 150#, 250#, Or 300#). |
| Standards | Bs3799, MSS SP 79, JIS B2302, ASME B16.11 (American Standard), MSS-SP-97 (Threadolet), MSS-SP-83 (Union), ASME B36.19 (Nipple) |
| Types Of Thread | NPT, BSPP, BSPT, PF, PT, MPT |
| Size | Threaded Fittings = ½” – 4” |
| Pressure Rating | Threaded Fittings = Class 2000, Class 3000, Class 6000 |
| Applications | Chemical Power station Water Pipeline Oil and Gas Noncritical Applications Fire Protection |
| Advantages | Easy installation Simple Usage Economic as cheaper |