Product Review

The Parker stainless steel 316 hexagonal long nipple is a pipe fitting with male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads on both ends for connecting and extending two pieces of female pipe. The long nipple is a longer version than the short nipple and is threaded on both ends with an expanse of plain unthreaded surface in between ends. It has male NPT threads for creating tighter seals to female pipes than straight threads and is made from stainless steel 316, which is higher strength and more corrosion resistant than stainless steel 304. The hexagonal shape allows for installation and disassembly with a wrench. This fitting meets standards ANSI B31.1 and B1.20.1 for quality assurance.

Pipe fittings are components used for connecting, terminating, controlling flow, and changing the direction of piping in many different industries. When purchasing pipe fittings, consider the application, as this will affect material type, shape, size and required durability. Fittings are available threaded or unthreaded, in many shapes, styles, sizes, and schedules (pipe wall thickness).

Parker Hannifin is a global manufacturer of motion and control technologies. Founded in 1918 as the Parker Appliance Company in Cleveland, OH, Parker Hannifin now provides precision-engineered products for many industries including aerospace, commercial, medical, mobile, and industrial manufacturing. With locations on every continent, and in 48 countries, Parker Hannifin offers a variety of solutions for flow control, filtration, and hydraulics, among many others.