Description
Overview
The ProSource 3/8X2 Black Pipe Nipple (3/8X2B) is designed for hardware plumbing applications requiring a short, threaded steel pipe connection.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| MPN | 3/8X2B |
| Brand | ProSource / Worldwide Sourcing |
| Nominal Size | 3/8 in |
| Length | 2 in |
| Wall Thickness | 0.091 in |
| Schedule Rating | SCH 40 |
| Material | Steel |
| Connection Type | Male (both ends) |
| Finish | Black |
| Weight | 3.91 lb |
Technical Features
- SCH 40 Schedule Rating: Provides a standardized wall thickness of 0.091 in, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard SCH 40 fittings and sufficient pressure-bearing capacity for typical plumbing systems.
- Steel Construction: Delivers structural rigidity and durability suited to demanding plumbing installations where plastic alternatives are not appropriate.
- Male Threaded Connections: Both ends feature male threading, enabling direct connection to female-threaded couplings, valves, and fittings without additional adapters.
- Compact 2 in Length: The short body makes this nipple well-suited for close-coupled connections where space between fittings is limited.
- Black Finish: Distinguishes this fitting from galvanized variants and is commonly used in gas distribution and industrial piping applications.
- 3/8 in Nominal Size: Fits the widely used 3/8 in pipe standard, ensuring broad compatibility across residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing systems.
Applications
- Close-coupled pipe connections in residential and commercial plumbing systems
- Natural gas and propane distribution lines where black steel pipe is code-specified
- Industrial piping assemblies requiring SCH 40 rated steel components
- Connecting valves, unions, and fittings in tight-clearance installations
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