Edmund A. Gray NIPGAL12-8 Galvanized Steel Pipe Nipple 1/2 Inches X 8 Inches

Product Description

The Edmund A. Gray NIPGAL12-8 is a galvanized steel pipe nipple measuring 1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches in length. It is designed for use in residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems where a short, threaded pipe section is needed to connect two fittings, valves, or other pipe components. Pipe nipples are one of the most commonly used fittings in any plumbing or piping system. They serve as the connecting link between two threaded pipe ends, allowing plumbers and pipefitters to extend runs, make offsets, or tie in branches with speed and reliability. The NIPGAL12-8 is built from steel pipe that has been coated with a zinc galvanizing layer. This galvanized finish provides strong corrosion resistance, making the nipple well suited for water supply lines, gas distribution systems, fire sprinkler systems, and outdoor or exposed piping applications where moisture and rust are ongoing concerns. The 1/2 inch nominal pipe size is one of the most widely used pipe diameters in commercial and residential plumbing. It fits standard NPT threaded connections, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of pipe fittings, couplings, unions, and valves available from most plumbing supply houses. At 8 inches long, this nipple provides enough reach to bridge gaps between fittings in tight spaces or where a close nipple or hex nipple would not be sufficient. Both ends of the nipple are threaded with standard male NPT threads, ready for immediate installation without additional preparation. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors rely on galvanized pipe nipples like this one for water, air, and gas service in a wide range of settings. The galvanized steel construction holds up well in both above-ground and in-wall installations, offering a long service life with minimal maintenance. This nipple is stocked by trade professionals as a standard replacement and new-installation component for any job requiring reliable, code-compliant threaded pipe connections.

• Galvanized steel construction provides strong corrosion resistance for water, gas, and air service
• 1/2 inches nominal pipe size with standard NPT male threads on both ends for broad compatibility
• 8 inches length suitable for connecting fittings where a close or short nipple is not long enough

Product Highlights

The Edmund A. Gray NIPGAL12-8 galvanized steel pipe nipple delivers reliable, corrosion-resistant threaded pipe connections in a 1/2 inches by 8 inches size that meets the demands of professional plumbing and piping installations.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: EDMUND A. GRAY
• Manufacturer Part Number: NIPGAL12-8

Technical Specifications

• Material: Galvanized Steel
• Pipe Diameter: 1/2 inches
• Length: 8 inches
• Thread Type: NPT Male Both Ends
• Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
• Application: Water, Gas, and Air Piping Systems