Description

Product Description

Long Threaded Nipple is a type of pipe fitting that extends the length of a standard threaded nipple, providing additional length for connecting two fittings or pipes with male threads. Here’s a detailed product description:

• Purpose: Long threaded nipples are used when additional length is required to bridge larger gaps between fittings or pipes, allowing for flexibility in piping system design and installation.
• Design: Long threaded nipples have the same basic design as standard threaded nipples, featuring a cylindrical piece of pipe with male threads on both ends. However, long threaded nipples are longer in length compared to standard nipples.
• Material: Long threaded nipples are available in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, brass, carbon steel, and other alloys, depending on the application requirements and environmental factors.
• Sizes: Long threaded nipples come in a range of sizes to accommodate different pipe diameters and thread specifications. Common sizes vary depending on the length required and the specific application.
• Thread Standards: Like standard threaded nipples, long threaded nipples may adhere to different thread standards such as NPT (National Pipe Thread), BSP (British Standard Pipe), or metric threads. It’s essential to ensure compatibility between the long threaded nipple and the mating components.
• Pressure Rating: The pressure rating of long threaded nipples depends on factors such as material, size, wall thickness, and thread type. Manufacturers provide pressure ratings suitable for specific applications and operating conditions.
• Applications: Long threaded nipples find applications in various industries and sectors, including plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), process piping, water distribution, and industrial applications where extended reach and flexibility in piping connections are needed.
• Installation: Installing a long threaded nipple is similar to installing a standard threaded nipple. Proper thread sealant or Teflon tape is often used to ensure a leak-free connection, and wrenches or pipe wrenches are used to tighten the threaded ends securely into the mating fittings or pipes.
• Standards Compliance: Manufacturers ensure that long threaded nipples comply with relevant industry standards and specifications, such as ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards, to ensure quality, performance, and safety.