Value Collection 38648 Ss Pipe Nipple 2 in Grade 316 Sch 40

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 38648 is a stainless steel pipe nipple manufactured from Grade 316 stainless steel using a welded construction to Schedule 40 wall thickness. Pipe nipples are short lengths of pipe threaded on both ends, used to connect two female-threaded fittings or extend a piping run. This nipple is sized for 2-inch pipe and weighs approximately 3.653 pounds. The Grade 316 material provides strong resistance to corrosion and pitting, making it well suited for demanding fluid and gas service. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers of this type of fitting.

This pipe nipple is used in residential and commercial plumbing, industrial process piping, and mechanical systems where corrosion resistance is a priority. Grade 316 stainless steel is commonly specified in chemical, marine, food service, and coastal environments where standard 304 stainless or carbon steel fittings would degrade prematurely. Schedule 40 wall thickness meets common pressure and flow requirements across a wide range of piping applications. It is installed inline between threaded components as a close or short nipple extension.

Key Features

• Grade 316 stainless steel construction for superior corrosion resistance
• Welded pipe construction to Schedule 40 wall thickness
• 2-inch pipe size with standard NPT threading on both ends
• Weighs 3.653 pounds for a robust, full-weight fitting
• UNSPSC Code 40173300 for procurement and catalog classification

Compatibility

Designed as a standard threaded pipe nipple replacement or new-installation fitting for 2-inch Schedule 40 pipe systems using NPT-threaded connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter following applicable IPC or ASME B31 piping codes. Shut off and depressurize the piping system completely before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an approved thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male threads before assembly, and tighten to snug plus the appropriate number of turns by hand-wrench — do not over-torque stainless steel threads, as galling can occur. Confirm the system is leak-free under pressure before returning to service.