Merit Brass NIPBR38-CLO Pipe Nipple 3/8 Inch Close Length Brass Mnpt Sch 40 Std

Product Description

The Merit Brass NIPBR38-CLO is a 3/8 inch close length pipe nipple made from solid brass and threaded with male NPT (MNPT) connections on both ends. Close nipples are the shortest nipple type available. The threads on each end meet in the middle with little to no unthreaded shoulder between them. This makes the NIPBR38-CLO ideal for tight installations where space between two fittings is minimal. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors rely on close nipples to connect two female-threaded fittings as tightly as possible. Common applications include water supply lines, gas distribution systems, compressed air systems, and general plumbing assemblies. The 3/8 inch nominal pipe size fits standard 3/8 inch female NPT fittings and valves. Brass is a preferred material for pipe nipples because it resists corrosion, handles moderate pressure and temperature, and forms reliable leak-free seals with pipe thread compound or PTFE tape. This nipple meets Schedule 40 and Standard wall thickness requirements, meaning it carries the wall thickness appropriate for typical residential and light commercial plumbing pressures. It is manufactured domestically to consistent dimensional standards, giving installers confidence in thread quality and fit. The seamless construction means no weld seam along the barrel, which contributes to uniform strength and a clean interior bore for unrestricted flow. Whether you are replacing a worn nipple in an existing system or assembling new pipework, the NIPBR38-CLO delivers a reliable threaded connection in a compact close-length form. Keep a supply on hand for service work, renovations, and new construction plumbing jobs.

• 3/8 inch nominal MNPT close length brass pipe nipple for tight-space installations
• Schedule 40 and Standard wall thickness for reliable performance in plumbing and gas systems
• Seamless brass construction resists corrosion and ensures consistent thread quality

Product Highlights

The Merit Brass NIPBR38-CLO provides a compact, corrosion-resistant threaded connection in a close length 3/8 inch brass nipple built to Schedule 40 and Standard wall specifications. Its domestic seamless construction meets the demands of professional plumbing, gas, and mechanical applications.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: MERIT BRASS
• Manufacturer Part Number: NIPBR38-CLO

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Pipe Size: 3/8 inch
• Length Type: Close
• Thread Type: MNPT (Male National Pipe Thread)
• Material: Brass
• Wall Schedule: SCH 40 / Standard
• Construction: Seamless
• Origin: Domestic