Below are standard frequently asked questions at Detroit Nipple Work. If you have more questions, please feel free to give us a call at 313.872.6370 or use our easy contact form.
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We all know or should know what a nipple is (as it relates to our industry of course). A nipple is a short pipe typically with male threading at both ends to connect two other pipes or fittings. However, the size or type of nipple greatly depends on the application for which it is being […]
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Tags: close nipples, customized, hex nipples, hex pipe plug, nipple threading, odd length nipples
Hex nipples and close nipples, although similar are quite different. Both hex nipples and close nipples are threaded with male threads on both ends of the nipple and are used as connectors between pipes with female threads at the end that allow for the insertion of a nipple. Both types of pipe nipples have a […]
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Merchant Coupling Merchant couplings are designed to connect pipes in a straight-line configuration, commonly used in low-pressure applications such as water, oil, air, or gas lines. However, they are not suitable for high-pressure environments. Typically made from steel tubing, these couplings are available in various finishes, including carbon, galvanized, stainless, and black Long Continuous Runs […]
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