Value Collection 4BN2X51/2 Ss Pipe Nipple Sch 40 Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 4BN2X51/2 is a stainless steel pipe nipple rated for Schedule 40 service with NPT threading. Pipe nipples are short-length threaded fittings used to connect two female-threaded pipe fittings, valves, or equipment ports. This nipple is constructed from stainless steel, making it suitable for corrosive-fluid, high-humidity, and sanitary piping applications. The NPT taper thread ensures a pressure-seal connection when assembled with appropriate thread sealant or tape. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians install these fittings in both new construction and retrofit work across a wide range of fluid-handling systems.

This Schedule 40 stainless steel nipple is appropriate for residential and commercial piping systems where corrosion resistance and pressure integrity are required. Typical applications include water supply lines, steam systems, chemical transfer lines, and HVAC hydronic circuits. It is packaged individually, making it a straightforward single-unit replacement or addition to an existing piping assembly.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet, chemical, and high-humidity environments
• Schedule 40 wall thickness suits standard-pressure fluid and gas piping applications
• NPT taper thread provides a reliable pressure-seal connection with standard fittings and valves
• Short nipple form factor simplifies close-coupled fitting connections
• Sold individually for single-unit replacement jobs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or addition for Schedule 40 NPT piping systems using standard stainless steel pipe fittings.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Always depressurize and drain the system before removing or installing pipe nipples. Apply an appropriate thread sealant compound or PTFE tape to NPT threads before assembly to ensure a leak-free joint. Do not over-tighten, as stainless steel threads can gall; use a proper pipe wrench and follow standard hand-tight-plus-turns practice for NPT connections.