Hex Nipple

A hex nipple gets it’s name from the hexagon shaped middle section. The hexagon shape allows for a wrench to grasp it securely. If you come across a hex nipple with two different sizes on each end, it is referred to as a reducer or unequal nipple. Forged pipe fittings are made according to ASME B16.11, MSS-SP-79839597 and BS3799 standards. It is a connector in between nominal bore pipes. The fittings are made of carbon steel A105 and stainless steel SS316 material. The size available is from 1/8” to 4” Forged pipe fittings was named via its manufacturing forging process, which was to heat alloy steel or carbon in a transforming temperature and moulds the heated parts into their customizable shape. What are forged pipe fittings used for? A forged pipe fitting has a high quality as it has higher strength to withstand higher pressure. The wall thickness is thicker than other type of fittings for threading process or machining to socket weld end. The standard of ASME B16.11 contains pressure-temperature ratings, tolerances, dimensions, markings and material requirements for forged fittings. It is used in chemical, power generation and oil & gas industry where high pressure or extremely corrosive conditions exist.

What are different types of pipe fittings?

here are variety fittings type to choose when comes to system customize. They are 90D elbow, 45D elbow, straight coupling, 3 piece union, 3 way tee, end cap, end plug, hex nipple and etc. 3 Way tee comes in T-shape and it has one inlet and two outlets. It used to combine the flow from two inlets to one outlet. Reducer is the component which helps to reduce the flow size from larger to smaller. Hex bush is another component to help in enlarges the flow from smaller to larger size.

How do you join a threaded pipe?

The connection can be threaded or socket weld end. NPT thread is the most common connection in installation as the tapered thread help make better seals. The female and male both threads compress and wedge themselves together. While BSP parallel thread is available too for certain straight regular connection such as full coupling, hex nipple and hex plug. Male threaded pipe end is needed if the threaded fittings are used for system installation. Alternatively, welding is the simpler way to join both fitting and pipe together. The plain end pipe will insert into a recessed area of fittings before start welding. Standard fitting have the same connection for all end connection. For Other Forged Fittings, Click here.