Hex Reducing Nipple – Male-to-Male Adapter – Brass – High Pressure

SKU: NHP517

$4.74

This brass hex reducing nipple is a male-to-male adapter designed to connect two female-threaded pipes or components of different sizes. Featuring a hexagonal center section for easy tightening with a wrench, it is widely used in plumbing, automotive, and industrial fluid systems.

The hex reducing nipple is constructed from solid brass, offering excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and ductility under high temperatures. It is commonly used to reduce or adapt connections between larger manifolds or gas lines and smaller fittings such as pressure gauges or sensors.

Rated for up to 1,200 PSI, this adapter is suitable for low-to-medium pressure applications across a wide temperature range (-65°F to 250°F). Its hexagonal body allows secure installation and removal with standard tools, ensuring leak-resistant performance in demanding environments.

 

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Specification Details
Product Name Brass Hex Reducing Nipple (Male-to-Male Adapter)
Material Solid brass (corrosion-resistant, durable)
Thread Type NPT (National Pipe Taper)
Design Hexagonal center section for wrench tightening
Pressure Rating Up to 1,200 PSI
Temperature Range -65°F to 250°F
Applications Automotive fuel/oil/air lines, gas systems, refrigeration, hydraulics, plumbing
Features Durable brass construction, leak-resistant tapered threads, easy installation/removal