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Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Wrot Copper Female Adapter – C x FIP
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Description
Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Wrot Copper Female Adapter – C x FIP
Domestic cleaned and bagged C x FIP wrot copper female adapters transition from copper tube to a female threaded connection. The copper sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube, while the female pipe-thread connection accepts a compatible male NPT component.
Select the required copper tube and female pipe-thread size from the product options above. The selected variation determines the Cello item number, online selling price, shipping weight, cost, and other size-specific information.
Product Highlights
- Domestic wrot copper construction
- Cleaned and individually bagged for protected handling
- Female copper sweat x female pipe-thread connection
- Connects copper tube to a compatible male NPT component
- Available in equal-size and reducing combinations
- Provides a compact copper-to-threaded transition
- Suitable for approved soldered or brazed copper connections
- Threaded end allows connection to compatible valves, equipment, and piping components
- Helps protect the fitting from dirt, oil, grease, moisture, and jobsite contamination
- Available in sizes from 1/4" through 2"
Technical Specifications
| Material | Wrot Copper |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Copper Female Adapter |
| Connection | Copper Sweat x Female Pipe Thread |
| Connection Abbreviation | C x FIP |
| Copper Connection | Female Copper Sweat Socket |
| Threaded Connection | Female NPT |
| Configuration | Straight Female Adapter |
| Installation Method | Approved Soldered or Brazed Copper Joint and Threaded Connection |
| Applicable Copper Fitting Standard | ASME B16.22 |
| Thread Standard | NPT |
| Manufacturer | Cello Products |
| Available Sizes | 1/4" Through 2" |
How a C x FIP Female Adapter Works
The female copper sweat socket fits over the outside of properly sized copper tube. The opposite female threaded end accepts a compatible male NPT pipe, nipple, valve, gauge, regulator, or equipment connection. The copper connection is soldered or brazed, while the threaded connection is assembled using a sealing method approved for the application.
Female Adapter vs. Male Adapter
C x FIP Female Adapter
- Female copper sweat socket on one end
- Female pipe-thread connection on the other end
- Accepts a compatible male NPT component
- Used when the adjoining threaded component has external threads
C x MIP Male Adapter
- Female copper sweat socket on one end
- Male pipe-thread connection on the other end
- Threads into a compatible female NPT component
- Used when the adjoining component has internal threads
Equal-Size and Reducing Configurations
Equal-Size Adapter
- Uses the same nominal size for both connections
- Provides a direct copper-to-threaded transition
- Available in common nominal piping sizes
- Confirm tube and thread requirements before ordering
Reducing or Enlarging Adapter
- Uses different nominal sizes at the two connections
- Adapts copper tube to a smaller or larger threaded connection
- Size descriptions list the copper connection first
- Female pipe-thread size is listed second
Cleaned & Bagged Construction
Each fitting is cleaned and enclosed in protective packaging to help preserve the condition of its copper joining surfaces and threaded connection during storage, transportation, and handling. Keep the fitting sealed in its original bag until immediately before installation.
Cleaned and bagged copper components are commonly specified for piping systems where dirt, oil, grease, moisture, metal particles, and other contaminants must be controlled. Confirm that the fitting, cleaning level, packaging, thread-sealing method, joining procedure, and installation requirements meet the project specifications and applicable codes.
Common Applications
Clean and Controlled Piping
- Medical-gas piping installations
- Laboratory piping systems
- Institutional piping projects
- Clean mechanical piping
- Process piping requiring protected fittings
- Projects specifying cleaned and bagged copper components
Threaded Equipment Connections
- Valves and regulators
- Gauges and instruments
- Equipment and fixture connections
- Commercial plumbing systems
- Heating and cooling equipment
- Maintenance and retrofit work
Installation Guidance
- Confirm both the copper tube size and female pipe-thread size before ordering.
- For reducing combinations, the copper connection is listed first and the female thread size is listed second.
- Verify that cleaned and bagged fittings meet the project specifications.
- Keep the fitting sealed until immediately before installation.
- Handle the fitting using clean gloves and approved tools when required.
- Do not use the fitting if the protective package is damaged or the fitting appears contaminated.
- Inspect the copper socket and female threads before assembly.
- Prepare the copper tube and sweat socket using approved procedures.
- Insert the copper tube fully into the sweat socket before joining.
- Use approved solder, brazing alloy, purge gas, flux, and joining procedures.
- Allow the copper joint to cool before assembling the threaded connection.
- Use only an approved thread sealant or sealing method compatible with the piping media.
- Do not allow thread sealant to enter the piping system.
- Use proper wrenching surfaces and avoid overstressing the copper adapter.
- Follow applicable medical-gas requirements when installed in medical-gas systems.
- Pressure-test and inspect the completed system before placing it into service.
Product Resources
Review the Cello product catalog and NSF Annex G listing before ordering or installation.
Need Help Selecting a Cleaned & Bagged Copper Female Adapter?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help confirm the required copper tube size, female NPT size, joining method, thread-sealing requirements, cleanliness requirements, and product availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a C x FIP copper female adapter?
It is a straight adapter with a female copper sweat socket on one end and a female NPT connection on the other end.
What does C x FIP mean?
C identifies a female copper sweat socket that fits over copper tube. FIP identifies a female iron-pipe-thread connection that accepts a compatible male NPT component.
Which connection is listed first?
The copper sweat connection is listed first. When the two sizes differ, the female pipe-thread size is listed second.
Does the threaded end accept male threads?
Yes. The female NPT connection accepts a compatible male threaded pipe, nipple, valve, or equipment connection.
Is this the same as a male adapter?
No. A male adapter has external male pipe threads. This adapter has internal female pipe threads.
Can the copper connection be brazed?
Yes, when brazing is appropriate and completed using approved materials, procedures, purge requirements, and applicable codes.
Can the copper connection be soldered?
It may be soldered when permitted by the application, project specification, and applicable code.
Should the threaded connection be assembled before brazing?
In most installations, the copper joint should be completed and allowed to cool before the threaded component is installed. Follow the approved project procedure.
Can standard thread sealant be used?
Use only a thread sealant or sealing method approved for the piping media, system cleanliness requirements, and applicable codes.
Why is the fitting cleaned and bagged?
The protective packaging helps prevent dirt, oil, grease, moisture, metal particles, and other contaminants from contacting the fitting before installation.
Is this a domestic copper fitting?
Yes. It is listed as a domestic cleaned and bagged wrot copper fitting manufactured by Cello Products.
Can it be used in medical-gas piping?
It may be used when the fitting, cleaning level, packaging, thread-sealing method, joining procedure, and installation meet the project specifications and applicable medical-gas requirements.
Important Ordering Notes
- Select the required copper tube size and female NPT size before adding the product to your cart.
- The copper sweat connection is listed first.
- The female pipe-thread connection is listed second when the sizes differ.
- The selected variation determines the Cello SKU, price, shipping weight, and cost.
- This is a C x FIP female adapter, not a male-threaded adapter.
- Confirm the mating threaded component has compatible male NPT threads.
- Keep the fitting sealed in its protective bag until installation.
- Confirm that the package is intact and the fitting is free from visible contamination.
- Use an approved thread-sealing method compatible with the piping media.
- Prevent thread sealant from entering the piping system.
- Use approved solder, brazing alloy, purge gas, preparation methods, and installation procedures.
- Confirm pressure, temperature, media compatibility, cleanliness, and applicable code requirements.
- Installation should be completed by qualified personnel.
