PP Nipple Plain x Thread
Technical Specification
- Material: Polypropylene (PP-B)
- Manufacturing standard: BS 4991 : 1974
- Connection type: Plain x threaded (barrel nipple)
- Pressure rating: Up to 6 bar
- Thread type: BSP (parallel)
- Size range: 1/2" to 4"
Description
The PP Nipple Plain x Thread fitting, also referred to as a barrel nipple, is designed to connect polypropylene fittings with female threaded ends within a PPb pipework system. Featuring a plain polypropylene body with external BSP threads, it provides a simple, compact and reliable threaded connection where socket fusion is not required.
Manufactured from high-quality polypropylene block copolymer (PP-B) in accordance with BS 4991 : 1974, this fitting offers excellent chemical resistance, good mechanical strength and dependable performance in demanding industrial environments. With a pressure rating of up to 6 bar, it is suitable for a wide range of low to medium pressure applications.
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant and easy to install, PP plain x threaded nipples are a practical solution for extending, adapting or joining threaded PPb components.
Key Features & Benefits
- Plain x threaded design: Ideal for joining female-threaded PPb fittings
- Standards compliant: Manufactured to BS 4991 : 1974
- Pressure rated: Suitable for applications up to 6 bar
- Excellent chemical resistance: Performs reliably with aggressive media
- High impact strength: Maintains durability at low temperatures
- Smooth bore: Minimises pressure loss and supports efficient flow
- Wide size range: Available from 1/2" to 4"


| SKU | Nominal Bore / d (inch) | I (mm) | Weight (g) |
| 392253 | 1/2 | 55 | 10 |
| 392254 | 3/4 | 58 | 16 |
| 392255 | 1 | 63 | 20 |
| 392256 | 1 1/4 | 68 | 38 |
| 392257 | 1 1/2 | 68 | 38 |
| 392258 | 2 | 76 | 70 |
| 392259 | 3 | 92 | 135 |
| 392260 | 4 | 115 | 180 |
