Asc Engineered Solutions 8700147500 Galvanized Close Nipple

Product Description

The ASC Engineered Solutions 8700147500 is a 1/4 inch close nipple machined from welded steel and finished with a hot-dipped galvanized coating. Close nipples are the shortest standard threaded nipple available, with threads running nearly the full length of the fitting, making them the correct choice when two fittings must be connected with minimal space between them. This nipple meets ASTM A53 standards and is manufactured to Schedule 40 wall thickness. Lead content on wetted surfaces is held to no more than 0.25 percent weighted average, keeping the fitting in compliance with low-lead requirements for potable and process piping installations. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers.

This close nipple is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, gas distribution, and general industrial pipe assemblies where a 1/4 inch NPT threaded connection is required. The hot-dipped galvanized finish provides corrosion resistance in exposed or mildly corrosive environments. It is commonly used in branch connections, valve assemblies, and pipe-to-fitting transitions where a full-length nipple or hex nipple would leave too much thread exposed.

Key Features

• Hot-dipped galvanized finish for corrosion resistance in exposed installations
• Meets ASTM A53 standards for welded steel pipe
• Schedule 40 wall thickness for standard-service pressure ratings
• Close configuration minimizes fitting-to-fitting spacing
• Lead content on wetted surfaces not to exceed 0.25 percent weighted average

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4 inch NPT threaded close nipple compatible with Schedule 40 pipe fittings, valves, and couplings in galvanized steel piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters following applicable IPC and IFGC codes. Shut off and depressurize the supply line before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Use a pipe wrench and appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape rated for the service medium. Avoid over-tightening, which can crack fittings or distort threads on close nipples due to their limited unthreaded body length.

Technical Specifications

• Pipe Size: 1/4 inch
• Nipple Type: Close
• Material: Welded Steel
• Finish: Hot-Dipped Galvanized
• Schedule: 40
• Standard: ASTM A53
• Max Lead Content (Wetted Surfaces): 0.25 percent weighted average
• Weight: 0.038 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: ASC Engineered Solutions
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8700147500