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Pipe Nipples

Pipe Nipples Specifications

Material Grades

  • Stainless Steel
  • ASTM A403 WP304
  • ASTM A403 WP304L
  • ASTM A403 WP316
  • ASTM A403 WP316L
  • ASTM A182 F304
  • ASTM A182 F304L
  • ASTM A182 F316
  • Super Duplex Steel
  • Nickel Alloys
  • Inconel
  • Monel
  • Hastelloy
  • Carbon Steel
  • Brass

Pipe Nipple Types

  • Standard Pipe Nipple
  • Close Nipple
  • Short Nipple
  • Long Nipple
  • Barrel Nipple
  • Hexagonal Nipple
  • Swage Nipple
  • Reducing Nipple
  • Hose Nipple
  • Hex Head Nipple
  • Male × Male Nipple
  • Male × Female Nipple
  • Threaded Nipple
  • Butt Weld Nipple

Manufacturing Standards

  • ASME B16.9
  • ASME B16.11
  • ASME B16.28
  • MSS SP-43
  • MSS SP-79
  • MSS SP-83
  • MSS SP-95
  • MSS SP-97
  • BS 3799
  • BS 4504
  • BS 1560
  • BS 10
  • ASTM A733
  • ASTM A403
  • ASTM A182

Size & Schedule

  • ½" NB to 24" NB
  • DN 15 to DN 600
  • Schedule 10S
  • Schedule 20
  • Schedule 30
  • Schedule 40 / STD
  • Schedule 60
  • Schedule 80 / XS
  • Schedule 100
  • Schedule 120
  • Schedule 140
  • Schedule 160
  • XXS
  • Custom Wall Thickness

Connection & Thread

  • NPT Thread
  • BSP Thread
  • BSPT Thread
  • BSPP Thread
  • Male Thread × Male Thread
  • Male × Female Thread
  • Threaded Both Ends (TBE)
  • Threaded One End (TOE)
  • Plain End
  • Butt Weld End
  • Socket Weld End
  • Beveled End

Pressure Rating

  • 150 Class
  • 300 Class
  • 600 Class
  • 1000 Class
  • 2000 Class
  • 3000 Class
  • 6000 Class
  • 9000 Class
  • Pressure rating depends on material, schedule and connection type.

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength: 485 MPa Min.
  • Yield Strength: 170 MPa Min.
  • Elongation: 40% Min.
  • Hardness: 92 HRB Max.
  • Brinell Hardness: 201 HBW Max.
  • Properties shown for WP304L reference grade.

Chemical Composition

  • Carbon: 0.030% Max.
  • Chromium: 18.0–20.0%
  • Nickel: 8.0–12.0%
  • Manganese: 2.00% Max.
  • Silicon: 0.75% Max.
  • Phosphorus: 0.045% Max.
  • Sulfur: 0.030% Max.
  • Nitrogen: 0.10% Max.
  • Iron: Balance

Physical Properties

  • Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
  • Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
  • Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
  • Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
  • Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m
  • Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C

Testing & Inspection

  • Visual Inspection
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Tensile Testing
  • Yield Strength Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Thread Inspection
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  • Radiographic Testing
  • Material Test Certificate
  • EN 10204 3.1 Certificate

Surface & Finish

  • Pickled & Passivated
  • Solution Annealed
  • Polished Finish
  • Bright Annealed
  • Mill Finish
  • Black Finish
  • Hot Dip Galvanized
  • Zinc Plated
  • Shot Blasted
  • Custom Surface Finish

Pipe Nipple Dimensions Chart

Nominal Pipe Size DN Outside Diameter (mm) Close Nipple Length Short Nipple Length Long Nipple Length
1/8" 6 10.3 3/4" 1-1/2" 2"–12"
1/4" 8 13.7 7/8" 1-1/2" 2"–12"
3/8" 10 17.1 1" 1-1/2" 2"–12"
1/2" 15 21.3 1-1/8" 1-1/2" 2"–12"
3/4" 20 26.7 1-3/8" 2" 2-1/2"–12"
1" 25 33.4 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"–12"
1-1/4" 32 42.2 1-5/8" 2-1/2" 3"–12"
1-1/2" 40 48.3 1-3/4" 2-1/2" 3"–12"
2" 50 60.3 2" 2-1/2" 3"–12"
2-1/2" 65 73.0 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2"–12"
3" 80 88.9 2-5/8" 3" 3-1/2"–12"
3-1/2" 90 101.6 2-3/4" 4" 4-1/2"–12"
4" 100 114.3 2-7/8" 4" 4-1/2"–12"
5" 125 141.3 3" 4-1/2" 5"–12"
6" 150 168.3 3-1/8" 4-1/2" 5"–12"

Close Pipe Nipple Wall Thickness

NPS DN OD (mm) Schedule 40 / STD (mm) Schedule 80 / XS (mm) Close Length
1/2" 15 21.3 2.77 3.73 1-1/8"
3/4" 20 26.7 2.87 3.91 1-3/8"
1" 25 33.4 3.38 4.55 1-1/2"
1-1/4" 32 42.2 3.56 4.85 1-5/8"
1-1/2" 40 48.3 3.68 5.08 1-3/4"
2" 50 60.3 3.91 5.54 2"
2-1/2" 65 73.0 5.16 7.01 2-1/2"
3" 80 88.9 5.49 7.62 2-5/8"
4" 100 114.3 6.02 8.56 2-7/8"
5" 125 141.3 6.55 9.53 3"
6" 150 168.3 7.11 10.97 3-1/8"

Pipe Nipple Weight Chart

NPS Schedule 40 / STD
kg/m
Schedule 80 / XS
kg/m
Schedule 160
kg/m
XXS
kg/m
1/8" 0.37 0.47 — —
1/4" 0.63 0.80 — —
3/8" 0.84 1.10 — —
1/2" 1.27 1.62 1.95 2.55
3/4" 1.69 2.20 2.90 3.64
1" 2.50 3.24 4.24 5.45
1-1/4" 3.39 4.47 5.61 7.77
1-1/2" 4.05 5.41 7.25 9.55
2" 5.44 7.48 11.11 13.44
2-1/2" 8.63 11.41 14.92 20.39
3" 11.29 15.27 21.35 27.68
3-1/2" 13.57 18.64 — —
4" 16.08 22.32 33.54 41.03
5" 21.77 30.97 49.12 57.43
6" 28.26 42.56 67.57 79.22

Chemical Composition

Carbon (C)
0.030% Max.
Chromium (Cr)
18.0–20.0%
Nickel (Ni)
8.0–12.0%
Manganese (Mn)
2.00% Max.
Silicon (Si)
0.75% Max.
Phosphorus (P)
0.045% Max.
Sulfur (S)
0.030% Max.
Nitrogen (N)
0.10% Max.
Iron (Fe)
Balance

Physical Properties

Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C
Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m

Mechanical Performance

485
MPa (70 ksi)
Tensile Strength
170
MPa (25 ksi)
Yield Strength
40%
Minimum
Elongation
92
HRB Maximum
Rockwell Hardness
201
HBW Maximum
Brinell Hardness
170
MPa Minimum
0.2% Yield Strength


MANUFACTURING

Forging Process

Each flange follows a rigorous 8-step forging and quality-control process to ensure conformance with ASTM A182 and ASME standards.

1

Material Selection

Prime 304 stainless steel billet sourced and certified.

2

Billet Preparation

Heat to 1100°C – 1250°C for optimal forgeability.

3

Forging

Shape billet into flange geometry under controlled pressure.

4

Heat Treatment

Solution anneal at 1040°C – 1120°C, then quench.

5

Machining & Finishing

CNC machining, drilling, and surface finishing.

6

Testing & Inspection

Tensile, hardness, PMI, visual and impact tests performed.