Midland Industries 42069 Brass Pipe Nipple 1/2 in Sch 80

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 42069 is a Schedule 80 red brass pipe nipple designed for threaded piping systems in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial fluid-handling applications. It features 1/2 in male pipe thread (MPT) connections on both ends, a 5-1/2 in body length, and a 1/2 in nominal diameter. Manufactured from red brass to resist corrosion and dezincification in wet service conditions, this nipple meets ANSI B1.20.1 thread dimensional standards and carries a Schedule 80 (Extra Heavy) wall rating, making it suitable for higher-pressure service where standard-weight fittings fall short. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers.

This nipple is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, hydronic heating, and gas distribution systems where a short threaded connection is required between two female-threaded fittings, valves, or equipment ports. Its extra-heavy wall rating makes it well suited for applications demanding greater pressure capability or mechanical durability than Schedule 40 allows. The 1/2-14 thread form is the standard taper pipe thread pitch for 1/2 in nominal pipe size, ensuring compatibility with standard NPT-threaded components throughout a system.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 (Extra Heavy) wall rating for elevated-pressure service
• Red brass construction resists corrosion and dezincification in wet and chemical environments
• 1/2 in MPT x 1/2 in MPT - both ends male pipe thread, 1/2-14 thread form
• 5-1/2 in overall length for standard close-nipple spacing requirements
• Conforms to ANSI B1.20.1 thread dimensional standard

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-service nipple for 1/2 in NPT female-threaded valves, fittings, and equipment ports in plumbing and hydronic piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or pipefitters. Shut off supply pressure and depressurize the line before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape in accordance with the applicable system requirements and local plumbing code before threading the nipple into female connections. Do not over-torque - use a pipe wrench sized for 1/2 in pipe and seat the joint without cracking the fitting body.