What is Schedule 40 Galvanized Nipple?
These Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipples meet or exceeds ASTM and ANSI Standards. We stock them from 1/8" through 6" diameters and are available in lengths up to 72 inches. Galvanized pipe applications include air, natural gas, non-potable water, oil and steam. These class 150 galvanized nipples are extremely rust-resistant due to their zinc-coated steel. Because of this, they are mainly used for outdoor and industrial applications. They can withstand tough weather conditions.
A Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipple is a short length of galvanized steel pipe that is threaded on both ends and used to connect two female-threaded fittings or devices together.
Its main purposes are to:
You have a galvanized tee and need to install a ball valve onto it.
A galvanized pipe nipple screws into the tee, and the valve screws onto the nipple.
Important Notes
Many modern systems prefer copper, PEX, or CPVC for domestic water due to better long-term performance
Galvanized pipe is still common in repairs, mechanical rooms, and older buildings
Always use thread sealant or PTFE tape on threads
In Plain English
A Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipple is used as a short connector piece that joins threaded parts together and helps position components exactly where you need them.
These Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipples meet or exceeds ASTM and ANSI Standards. We stock them from 1/8" through 6" diameters and are available in lengths up to 72 inches. Galvanized pipe applications include air, natural gas, non-potable water, oil and steam. These class 150 galvanized nipples are extremely rust-resistant due to their zinc-coated steel. Because of this, they are mainly used for outdoor and industrial applications. They can withstand tough weather conditions.
A Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipple is a short length of galvanized steel pipe that is threaded on both ends and used to connect two female-threaded fittings or devices together.
Its main purposes are to:
- Extend a piping run
- Join two fittings
- Create spacing between components
- Refers to the wall thickness of the pipe
- Strong enough for typical plumbing, gas, and mechanical applications
- Galvanized
- Steel pipe coated with zinc
- Helps resist rust and corrosion
- Nipple
- Threaded on both ends (male threads)
- Connecting two threaded fittings (like elbows, tees, couplings, valves)
- Extending pipe out of a wall or floor
- Spacing valves or fixtures away from a fitting
- Water supply piping (where permitted by code)
- Light-duty industrial and mechanical systems
You have a galvanized tee and need to install a ball valve onto it.
A galvanized pipe nipple screws into the tee, and the valve screws onto the nipple.
Important Notes
Many modern systems prefer copper, PEX, or CPVC for domestic water due to better long-term performance
Galvanized pipe is still common in repairs, mechanical rooms, and older buildings
Always use thread sealant or PTFE tape on threads
In Plain English
A Schedule 40 galvanized pipe nipple is used as a short connector piece that joins threaded parts together and helps position components exactly where you need them.