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Steel Nipples and Malleable Iron Fittings
Anvil offers stainless steel, black steel and galvanized steel nipples, malleable iron elbows, tees, couplings and unions, plus steel hex bushings and malleable iron lock nuts. Sizes include 1/2 in. FPT, 3/4 in. FPT and 1-1/4 in. MPT, and some fittings are for gas, water and oil applications.
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Buying Guide: Pipe Nipples, Fittings and Bushings
Stainless, Black and Galvanized Steel Nipples
A black steel nipple with 1-1/4 in. MPT threads is 3-1/2 in. L, and a galvanized steel close nipple with 2 in. MPT threads is also offered. The stainless steel threaded nipple is 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. and 8 in. L, and it comes in a count of 25. Match the thread size, length and finish to the nipple you are replacing.
Malleable Iron Elbows, Tees and Couplings
Anvil Class 150 malleable iron fittings conform to ASME B16.3, and unions conform to ASME B16.39. Malleable iron fittings include 90 degree and 45 degree elbows, street elbows, tees, reducing tees, couplings and reducing couplings in black or galvanized finishes. Match the thread type, size and finish on each end to the old part before you order.
Hex Bushings and Lock Nuts
A steel hex bushing joins two pipes of different sizes, such as 3/4 in. MPT x 1/4 in. FPT. A 1/2 in. FPT malleable iron lock nut connects two fittings or pipes for stability and reduced vibrations, and it is for gas, water and oil applications. Match the thread type and each size on the old part before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anvil make?
Anvil offers stainless steel, black steel and galvanized steel nipples, malleable iron elbows, tees, couplings, reducing couplings, unions and street elbows, plus steel hex bushings and malleable iron lock nuts. Sizes include 1/2 in. FPT, 3/4 in. FPT and 1-1/4 in. MPT.
How do I choose the right size or thread type?
Measure the old fitting and check its size, thread type and finish, such as 1/2 in. FPT or 3/4 in. FPT, black or galvanized. For nipples, match the length, such as 3-1/2 in. L or 8 in. L. Some malleable iron fittings are Class 150, so check the class rating on the old part before you order.
Which applications are these pipe connections for?
Some Anvil pipe connections are for gas, water and oil applications, including the 1-1/4 in. MPT black steel nipple and the 1/2 in. FPT malleable iron lock nut. For any gas line, have a qualified technician install the fitting, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
