Merit Brass 4006-3600 Ss Pipe Nipple 3/8 in Sch 40 304

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 4006-3600 is a Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe nipple sized for 3/8-inch pipe, manufactured from Grade 304/304L stainless steel using a welded construction process. Pipe nipples are short threaded fittings used to connect two female-threaded pipes, valves, or fittings in a piping system. The 304/304L dual-certified material grade offers reliable corrosion resistance in a wide range of plumbing, industrial, and mechanical service environments. This nipple is installed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors working on systems that require stainless steel fittings for corrosion control or material compatibility reasons.

This nipple is suited for residential and commercial plumbing, hydronic heating, compressed air, and light industrial piping applications where 3/8-inch Schedule 40 stainless steel fittings are specified. Its welded construction meets standard Schedule 40 wall thickness requirements, making it a direct fit in systems calling out 304 or 304L stainless pipe fittings at this size. It is appropriate for use wherever threaded stainless steel connections are required in place of carbon steel or brass fittings.

Key Features

• Grade 304/304L dual-certified stainless steel for broad corrosion resistance
• Welded construction meeting Schedule 40 wall thickness specifications
• 3/8-inch pipe size for use with standard NPT threaded connections
• UNSPSC Code 40173300 for procurement and catalog classification
• Single-unit packaging with no minimum order quantity beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for 3/8-inch Schedule 40 threaded stainless steel piping systems using NPT connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters following applicable IPC and ASME B1.20.1 NPT threading standards. Isolate the piping system and depressurize before installing or removing any threaded fittings. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape rated for the service fluid and pressure. Do not over-tighten threaded connections, as stainless steel threads are susceptible to galling.