Cello
Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Wrot Copper Male Adapter – C x MIP
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Description
Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Wrot Copper Male Adapter – C x MIP
Domestic cleaned and bagged C x MIP wrot copper male adapters transition from copper tube to a male threaded connection. The female copper sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube, while the male pipe-thread connection threads into a compatible female NPT component.
Select the required copper tube and male 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 product information.
Product Highlights
- Domestic wrot copper construction
- Cleaned and individually bagged for protected handling
- Female copper sweat x male pipe-thread connection
- Connects copper tube to a compatible female NPT component
- Available in equal-size, reducing, and enlarging combinations
- Provides a compact copper-to-threaded transition
- Suitable for approved soldered or brazed copper connections
- Male threaded end connects to compatible valves, equipment, and piping components
- Helps protect the fitting from dirt, oil, grease, moisture, and jobsite contamination
- Available in nominal sizes from 1/4" through 4"
Technical Specifications
| Material | Wrot Copper |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Domestic Cleaned & Bagged Copper Male Adapter |
| Connection | Copper Sweat x Male Pipe Thread |
| Connection Abbreviation | C x MIP |
| Copper Connection | Female Copper Sweat Socket |
| Threaded Connection | Male NPT |
| Configuration | Straight Male 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 4" |
How a C x MIP Male Adapter Works
The female copper sweat socket fits over the outside of properly sized copper tube. The opposite male threaded end connects to a compatible female NPT valve, fitting, equipment port, or other threaded component. The copper connection is soldered or brazed, while the threaded connection is assembled using an approved sealing method.
Male Adapter vs. Female Adapter
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 threaded connection has internal threads
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 connection has external 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 copper 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
- Copper sweat size is listed first
- Male pipe-thread size is listed second
Cleaned & Bagged Construction
Each adapter is cleaned and enclosed in protective packaging to help preserve the condition of its copper joining surface 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 carefully 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
- Female threaded valves
- Equipment and fixture connections
- Regulators and instruments
- Commercial plumbing systems
- Heating and cooling equipment
- Maintenance and retrofit installations
Installation Guidance
- Confirm both the copper tube size and male pipe-thread size before ordering.
- For unequal combinations, the copper sweat size is listed first and the male 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 male 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.
- Apply thread sealant carefully and prevent it from entering the piping system.
- Use proper wrenching surfaces and avoid overtightening or overstressing the 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 Male Adapter?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help confirm the required copper tube size, male NPT size, mating threaded component, joining method, cleanliness requirements, and product availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a C x MIP copper male adapter?
It is a straight adapter with a female copper sweat socket on one end and a male NPT connection on the other end.
What does C x MIP mean?
C identifies a female copper sweat socket that fits over copper tube. MIP identifies a male pipe-thread connection that threads into a compatible female NPT component.
Which connection size is listed first?
The copper sweat size is listed first. When the two sizes differ, the male pipe-thread size is listed second.
Does the threaded end connect to female threads?
Yes. The male NPT connection threads into a compatible female NPT fitting, valve, or equipment connection.
Is this the same as a female adapter?
No. A female adapter has internal female pipe threads. This adapter has external male 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?
The copper joint should generally be completed and allowed to cool before the threaded connection is assembled. Follow the approved project procedure.
What thread sealant should be used?
Use only a sealing method approved for the piping media, cleanliness requirements, pressure, temperature, 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 satisfy the project specifications and applicable medical-gas requirements.
Important Ordering Notes
- Select the required copper tube size and male NPT size before adding the product to your cart.
- The copper sweat connection is listed first.
- The male 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 MIP male adapter, not a female-threaded adapter.
- Confirm that the mating threaded component has compatible female 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.
