Double nipple with tapered male thread, R 3/8" to R 3/8", nickel-plated brass, PN 16

In use, the double nipple joins two female threaded ports with a metal-to-metal seal on the tapered male thread. It is produced from nickel-plated brass. The data give an across flats size of 17 mm. In addition the data give the R 3/8" thread and the mating thread R 3/8".

Benefits

• Tapered male thread R 3/8" to R 3/8", sealing metal to metal in the thread itself.
• Nominal pressure PN 16 as per the data sheet.
• Across flats 17 mm gives the open-ended spanner a secure grip during tightening.
• Material nickel-plated brass decides which medium and which surroundings the part suits.
• A through bore runs from R 3/8" to R 3/8" without a step in the hexagon.

Applications

In compressed air and water installations the version in nickel-plated brass joins two fittings without an extra adapter.