Nipple – connecting tube, designed for temporary or permanent tight connection of the pipeline to another pipeline or fitting, usually provided for this purpose threaded.
In the case of permanent connection of the pipeline nipple can also perform the function of their mechanical (force) fastening. With his help connected to pipes and fittings of the same diameter.
For ease of installation of the central part of the brass nipple is performed in the form of hexagon. With its help it is very easy to hold the nipple with a wrench during the work. A distinctive feature of the nipple is that all its diameters and versions are presented only with male threads.
| Size, G | 1/2″ | 3/4″ | 1″ | 1-1/4″ | 1-1/2″ | 2″ | |
| Weight, g | 28 | 45 | 71 | 149 | 172 | 256 | |
| A, mm | 24 | 26 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 44 | |
| Working pressure, bar | up to 40 | up to 25 | |||||
| Body material | WM.N06.WN – WM.N10.WN | Brass CW617N nickel plated | |||||
| KF.N06 – KF.N20 | |||||||