We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Galvanized steel pipe nipple, 3 inch NPT threads, Schedule 40

Beck C. H.

Beck C. H. 3" MNPT Close TBE Galvanized Steel Pipe Nipple Sch 40

SKU CH-5E71-5HA48

A 3-inch Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe nipple with male NPT threads for air, gas, oil, steam or water at up to 150 psi

  • Main materialHAWA
  • Galvanized steel resists corrosion for air, gas, oil, steam and water lines
  • Schedule 40 wall rated to 150 psi at 150 °F for reliable pressure handling
  • Close-threaded male NPT ends allow direct connection without extra fittings
  • Continuous-weld Grade A steel construction made in USA for consistent strength
  • 3-inch nominal size with 3 1/16-inch inside diameter fits standard Schedule 40 piping

3-Inch Schedule 40 Galvanized Steel Pipe Nipple

This Beck C. H. nipple is a close-threaded male NPT fitting made from Grade A welded steel with a galvanised coating. It carries a nominal size of three inches and is manufactured in the USA. The part is rated for 150 psi at 150 degrees Fahrenheit. It suits air, gas, oil, steam and water distribution in compatible Schedule 40 piping systems.

Installers needing a standard Schedule 40 connection

The nipple matches Schedule 40 dimensions and provides a continuous-weld construction for those media types. It will not suit systems that require a different schedule rating, a female-threaded end or a non-galvanised finish. Projects demanding higher pressure ratings or alternative thread standards should look at other fittings.

Behaviour under sustained pressure and temperature

The galvanised steel holds its 150 psi rating continuously at the stated temperature without burst degradation. The continuous weld resists fatigue from prolonged thermal cycling and vibration. Corrosion protection remains effective during extended exposure to the listed fluids, maintaining joint integrity over long service periods.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Garden Hoses & Pipe Tubing, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $20.99
Typical for this category: the median of 973 items is $21.99.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBECK
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

Does this 3-inch MNPT close nipple need a female NPT fitting on the pipe I am connecting it to?

Yes, the male NPT threads require a matching female NPT fitting such as a coupling, valve or equipment port to make a sealed joint.

Can I join this Schedule 40 nipple directly to an existing Schedule 40 galvanized pipe of the same nominal size?

Yes, both have the same 3 1/2-inch outside diameter and NPT threads, so a standard coupling will connect them without adapters.

How can I verify the nipple is holding pressure after installation?

Pressurise the system up to 150 psi at 150 °F and check every joint for leaks; no weeping means the threads and weld are sound.

More in Garden Hoses & Pipe Tubing

Similar items