Natural Surface SS316l Half Nipple KF Vacuum Flange Fittings

• Slip-on flange for joining two pieces of pipe or connecting valves in a piping system
• Bolt holes to connect to other bolted flanges or flat surfaces
• Made of stainless steel 316/316L for strength
• Low carbon content to ensure greater resistance to corrosion
• Meets standards ASTM A182 and ASME SA182 for quality assurance

The Merit Brass stainless steel 316/316L plate IPS (iron pipe size) slip-on flange is a class 150 pipe fitting used to join two sections of a piping system. This slip-on flange has bolt holes to connect to flat surfaces or other flanges and can be used instead of weld neck flanges to reduce cost or conserve space. This plate flange is 1/2” thick and is best used in areas free from severe vibration and toxic substances. Made of stainless steel 316L, the lower carbon content of this flange ensures corrosion resistance. The class 150 fitting meets steel 316 strength standards, 316L extra-low carbon standards, and ASTM A182 and ASME SA182 standards for quality assurance. Class is a standard relating to tolerance, construction, dimension, and wall thickness, but it is not a direct measurement of maximum working pressure.

Pipe fittings are components used for connecting, terminating, controlling flow, and changing the direction of piping in many different industries. When purchasing pipe fittings, consider the application, as this will affect material type, shape, size and required durability. Fittings are available threaded or unthreaded, in many shapes, styles, sizes, and schedules (pipe wall thickness).

Merit Brass manufactures pipe nipples following ISO 9001 standards for quality assurance. The company, family-owned since 1937 and headquartered in Cleveland, OH, distributes pipe fittings in the United States and Canada.