Merit Brass
Schedule 80 XH Lead Free Brass Pipe Nipples
- SKU:
- 2200
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
Schedule 80 XH Lead Free Brass Pipe Nipples
Schedule 80 XH Lead Free Brass Pipe Nipples are manufactured from seamless red brass pipe and machined at each end to provide threaded connections for compatible piping systems. The heavy-wall Schedule 80 / XH construction is well suited for applications requiring durable brass nipples with strong corrosion resistance.
These nipples are made from Copper Alloy C230 Red Brass, consisting of approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc. They are cut from mill lengths of red brass pipe and machined at each end for consistent threaded connections.
Product Highlights
- Schedule 80 / Extra Heavy brass pipe nipples
- Lead free construction
- Seamless brass pipe
- Copper Alloy C230 red brass
- Approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc
- Cut from mill lengths of red brass pipe
- Machined at each end
- NPT threaded end connections
- NPT sizes available from 1/8" through 6"
- BSPT connections available from 1/8" through 1-1/4" by special request
- Corrosion resistant to water and heat
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Brass Pipe Nipple |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Schedule 80 / XH |
| Material | Red Brass |
| Alloy | Copper Alloy C230 |
| Composition | Approximately 85% Copper / 15% Zinc |
| Construction | Seamless Brass Pipe |
| Standard Connection | NPT |
| NPT Size Range | 1/8" through 6" |
| Optional Connection | BSPT |
| BSPT Size Range | 1/8" through 1-1/4" - Call for Availability |
| Manufacturing Method | Cut from Mill-Length Red Brass Pipe and Machined at Each End |
C230 Red Brass Construction
Copper Alloy C230 red brass contains approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc. The high copper content provides the material characteristics associated with red brass while maintaining the machinability needed for threaded pipe components.
These nipples are manufactured from seamless brass pipe rather than cast fitting bodies, then cut to length and machined at each end.
Schedule 80 / Extra Heavy Design
The Schedule 80 / XH designation identifies a heavier-wall pipe nipple construction than standard-weight brass pipe nipples.
Actual wall thickness varies by nominal pipe size, so the required size and dimensional requirements should be confirmed before ordering.
Thread Options
NPT
- Standard threaded connection
- Available in nominal diameters from 1/8" through 6"
- Designed for compatible NPT threaded fittings and components
- Confirm mating thread size before installation
BSPT
- Available by request
- Available in nominal diameters from 1/8" through 1-1/4"
- Different thread standard from NPT
- Call to confirm availability before ordering
NPT vs. BSPT
NPT Threads
- Common North American tapered pipe thread
- Standard configuration for this product line
- Available through 6" nominal diameter
- Must be matched with compatible NPT threads
BSPT Threads
- British Standard Pipe Taper thread form
- Available by special request
- Available through 1-1/4" nominal diameter
- Not interchangeable with NPT simply because nominal sizes match
Corrosion Resistance
The red brass material is identified as corrosion resistant to water and heat, making these nipples suitable for compatible piping applications where brass is an appropriate material choice.
Final suitability should be confirmed based on the conveyed media, temperature, pressure, surrounding environment, and applicable piping requirements.
Common Applications
Commercial & Mechanical Piping
- Water piping connections
- Mechanical piping assemblies
- Valve and fitting connections
- Equipment connections
- Threaded brass piping systems
Industrial Applications
- Compatible process piping
- Utility piping
- Threaded equipment connections
- Corrosion-resistant piping assemblies
- Applications requiring Schedule 80 brass nipples
Installation & Selection Guidance
- Confirm the required nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Verify the required nipple length for the piping layout.
- Confirm whether NPT or BSPT threads are required.
- Do not assume NPT and BSPT threads are interchangeable.
- Use compatible mating fittings and threaded components.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant for the system media, temperature, and pressure.
- Apply thread sealant according to the sealant manufacturer's instructions.
- Avoid excessive tightening torque that could damage the nipple or mating fitting.
- Confirm red brass is compatible with the conveyed media.
- Verify pressure, temperature, and code requirements before installation.
Need Help Selecting a Schedule 80 Brass Pipe Nipple?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help review your nipple size, length, thread type, material requirements, and application before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material are these pipe nipples made from?
They are made from seamless Copper Alloy C230 red brass, identified as approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc.
Are these nipples Schedule 80?
Yes. They are identified as Schedule 80 / XH, or Extra Heavy, brass pipe nipples.
Are these nipples seamless?
Yes. The supplied product information identifies them as being manufactured from seamless brass pipe.
How are the nipples manufactured?
They are cut from mill lengths of red brass pipe and machined at each end.
What NPT sizes are available?
NPT end connections are identified as available in nominal diameters from 1/8" through 6".
Are BSPT threads available?
Yes. BSPT end connections are identified as available from 1/8" through 1-1/4". Call to confirm availability.
Are NPT and BSPT the same?
No. They are different pipe thread standards and should only be connected to compatible mating threads.
Are these resistant to corrosion?
The supplied product information identifies the brass material as corrosion resistant to water and heat.
Important Ordering Notes
- Product is a Schedule 80 / XH lead free brass pipe nipple.
- Manufactured from seamless Copper Alloy C230 red brass pipe.
- Material composition is identified as approximately 85% copper and 15% zinc.
- Nipples are cut from mill lengths and machined at each end.
- NPT connections are available from 1/8" through 6".
- BSPT connections are available from 1/8" through 1-1/4" by request.
- Confirm nominal size, nipple length, and thread standard before ordering.
- Confirm media, pressure, temperature, and application compatibility before installation.
