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• Description:
• ● A 3" pipe nipple is a 3" pipe of a specific length, with a 3" Male NPT thread on either end. 
• Uses:
• ● 3" NPT pipe nipples are an easy way to add a 3" pipe of various lengths to your application.
• ● They are also used to connect two 3" fittings at varying distances apart, depending on the length of the nipple.
  
• ● Used to connect piping to threaded fittings, valves, pumps and other equipment with 3" Female NPT Threads.
• Installation:
• ● Thread the 3" Male NPT threaded end into a 3" Female NPT Thread.
• Size Classification:
• ● A pipe nipple is classified first according to the size of the pipe thread and then by the length of the pipe.
• ● So a 3" Nipple that is 2" long will be called a 3" x 2" pipe nipple.
• How to measure length:
• ● A pipe nipple is measured in terms of Over All Length (OAL), this means from end to end including the threads.
• Also Known As a:
• ● 3" Barrel Nipple
  
• ● 3" NPT Pipe Nipple
• ● 3" Nipple Tubes
• Alternate options:
• ● A alternative are Close Nipples, the only difference being that they are shorter and fully threaded with no unthreaded pipe between the threaded ends.
• ● Another alternative are Hex Nipples which have a hex between the two threaded ends.
• ● Scroll down "Related Products" for more 3" male threaded nipple options.
• Material:
• ● Stainless Steel 304 (SS 316 available for special order.)

More Information:

3” Pipe nipples are short lengths of 3” pipe with male threads at either end, used to connect two female threaded fittings or other equipment with 3” female Threads. They are constructed from stainless steel 304, and are also available in Stainless Steel 316 for special order. They are larger in size compared to the smaller nipple fittings, making them more suitable for large applications across a wide range of industries, including industrial piping, heating systems, and water distribution. They are also often used for joining sections of larger diameter piping, extending 3” pipe lengths, and connecting various components and equipment with 3” Female Threads. Their larger size makes them suitable for medium to large-scale installations, allowing for reliable fluid transfer and pipe connections.

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