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Copper Nickel and Bronze Pipe Fittings include Nipple, 90 Degree Elbow, Equal and Reducing Tee, Cap, Socket Weld Coupling, Threaded Bushing and Union. These are offered different sizes, shapes and in varied specifications as per the clients own requirements.
Copper fittings are made in accordance with B16.22 and B16.24. And most commonly used for air conditioning pipe works.
What are Different Types of Bronze Pipe Nipples Ends?
- PBE: Plain Both Ends
- PLE: Plain Large End
- PSE: Plain Small End
- POE: Plain One End
- TOE: Thread One End
- TBE: Thread Both Ends
- TLE: Thread large end
- TSE: Thread small end
- BBE: Bevel both ends
- BLE: Bevel large end
- BSE: Bevel small end
Material & Grades of Copper Pipe Fittings
ASTM / ASME SB 111 UNS NO. C 10100 / 10200 / 10300 / 10800 /12000 / 12200, C 70600 / 71500
ASTM / ASME SB 466 UNS NO. C 70600 ( CU -NI- 90/10) , C 71500 ( CU -NI- 70/30)
How Many Types of Bronze Pipe Nipple?
Bronze Hexagonal Nipple
Hex nipples have a hexagonal section between the male and female threads for wrench tightening. There are types that straight hexagonal nipple and reducing hexagonal nipple.
Hexagonal Nipple Dimensions
Bronze Threaded Nipple
Pipe Nipple is a fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a male pipe thread at each end, for connecting two other fittings.
Threaded Nipple Dimensions
What is Tolerance of Hexagonal Nipples & Pipe Nipples?
DN | NPS | Hex Nipple (W) | Hex Nipple (D) | Pipe Nipple (L) |
6 ~ 20 | 1/8 ~ 3/4 | ±1.6 | 0 – 0.8 | ±1.6 |
25 ~ 80 | 1 ~ 3 | ±1.6 | 0 – 1.6 | ±1.6 |
90 ~ 300 | 3 1/2 ~ 12 | – | – | ±1.6 |
If the length L of the bronze threaded nipple is more than 305mm (12″), the tolerance shall be ±3.2mm.
Copper Nickel Properties
Trade Name | UNS | Chemical Composition | Min.Tensile (KSI) |
Min.Yield (KSI) |
Elongation % |
CuNi 90/10 | UNS C70600 UNS C70620 |
Cu 88.6 min Pb .05 max* Fe 1.8 max Zn 1 max* Ni 9-11 max Mn 1.0 max |
38 | 15 | 30 |
CuNi 90/10 | UNS C7060X | Cu rem. Pb .01 max Fe 1.5-2.0 Zn 0.2 max P 0.2 max S 0.2 max Ni 10-11 Mn 0.5-1.0 |
40 | 15 | 30 |
CuNi 70/30 | UNS C71500 UNS C71520 |
Cu(65.0 min) Pb .05 max* Fe 0.4-1.0 Zn 1 max* Ni 29-33 Mn 1 max |
52 | 18 | 45 |
CuNi 70/30 | UNS C71640 | Cu rem Pb .05 max* Fe 1.7-2.3 Zn 1 max* Ni 29-32 Mn 1.5-2.5 |
63 | 25 | — |
Drawing & Specification for Threaded Pipe Nipple
- The length indicated in the above table are the generally referenced ones. Manufacturer shall conform to the ones specified in the purchase specification. If not specified, manufacturer can select one of the above three series.
- Thread shall be machined per ASME B1.20.1
Nominal Size | OD of Pipes | Lengths of Thread | Wall of pipes | Pipe Nipple Lengths | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DN | NPS | OD | L | T | L | ||
I | II | III | |||||
6 | 1/8 | 10.3 | 6.7 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 50 | 75 | 100 |
8 | 1/4 | 13.7 | 10.2 | ||||
10 | 3/8 | 17.1 | 10.4 | ||||
15 | 1/2 | 21.3 | 13.6 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 50 | 75 | 100 |
20 | 3/4 | 26.7 | 13.9 | ||||
25 | 1 | 33.4 | 17.3 | ||||
32 | 1 1/4 | 42.2 | 18 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 75 | 100 | 150 |
40 | 1 1/2 | 48.3 | 18.4 | ||||
50 | 2 | 60.3 | 19.2 | ||||
65 | 2 1/2 | 73 | 28.9 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
80 | 3 | 88.9 | 30.5 | ||||
90 | 3 1/2 | 101.6 | 31.8 | ||||
100 | 4 | 114.3 | 33 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 100 | 150 | 200 |
125 | 5 | 141.3 | 35.7 | ||||
150 | 6 | 168.3 | 38.4 | ||||
200 | 8 | 219.1 | 43.5 | STD,XS Sch40,Sch80 | 150 | 200 | 250 |
250 | 10 | 273 | 48.9 | ||||
300 | 12 | 323.8 | 54 |
Stainless Steel Hex Nipple
1/2 inch Sch80 NPT Hex Nipple Stainless Steel 304 ASME B16.11
USD3 USD2.5
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