RS PRO Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, Straight Circular Barrel Nipple, Male R 1/2in x Male R 1/2in
- RS Stock No.:
- 499-3243
- Brand:
- RS PRO
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Select all | Attribute | Value |
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Brand | RS PRO | |
Fitting Type | Barrel Nipple | |
Pipe Fitting Connection Type | Threaded | |
Fitting Direction | Straight | |
Shape | Circular | |
Thread Size 1 | 1/2in | |
Thread Size 2 | 1/2in | |
Connection Gender 1 | Male | |
Connection Gender 2 | Male | |
Thread Standard 1 | R (taper) | |
Thread Standard 2 | R (taper) | |
Length | 59.944mm | |
Select all | ||
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Brand RS PRO | ||
Fitting Type Barrel Nipple | ||
Pipe Fitting Connection Type Threaded | ||
Fitting Direction Straight | ||
Shape Circular | ||
Thread Size 1 1/2in | ||
Thread Size 2 1/2in | ||
Connection Gender 1 Male | ||
Connection Gender 2 Male | ||
Thread Standard 1 R (taper) | ||
Thread Standard 2 R (taper) | ||
Length 59.944mm | ||
RoHS Status: Exempt
- COO (Country of Origin):
- CN
RS Pro Pipe Fitting - Barrel Nipple
Brought to you by RS Pro, a series of stainless steel threaded fittings, suitable for applications requiring a secure and reliable pipe connection. Heavily used within the plumbing industry, water and gas will flow through in a tightly sealed construction. These fittings are made from a durable 316 stainless steel and incorporate a barrel nipple to ensure a simple and secure connection for pipe and hose work. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
Features and Benefits
• 316 Stainless Steel
• 150 lb fitting
• With BSPT tapered screw end
• Barrel Nipple is made from S/40 pipe
• Various sizes available
• 150 lb fitting
• With BSPT tapered screw end
• Barrel Nipple is made from S/40 pipe
• Various sizes available
What are pipe fittings?
A common occurrence in the plumbing industry, threaded pipe fittings are gateway connections for increasing and securing the length of pipe work. Every home and building around the world is almost certain to have operational threaded fittings for running water, central heating, sewage and other pipeline systems. Although these stainless steel fittings are straight and are supplied with a barrel nipple. Other types such as elbow and T shape fittings are also widely used.
Who uses these pipe fittings?
Stainless steel fittings are used primarily by plumbers, but are often used by various other professions and areas. Due to the ability for fittings and sockets to extend areas for pipe networks. Usually they would be hidden behind walls for design purposes, rather than having exposed stainless steel. As an example, some different areas you would find these fittings are:
• All throughout the home (bathroom, kitchen etc)
• Any building with running water, heating or gas
• Sewage and underground networks
• Ships and boats
• Car engines
• All throughout the home (bathroom, kitchen etc)
• Any building with running water, heating or gas
• Sewage and underground networks
• Ships and boats
• Car engines
Benefits of Stainless Steel
When choosing pipe fittings, material is always a big part of the choice. Stainless steel offers excellent protection against corrosion and rust, something which could prove hugely troublesome within water and gas pipes. Brass and copper pipes wouldn't have the same resistance to these kinds of issues. Outlining the reasons why stainless steel is the preferred plumbers choice for threaded fittings.
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