SS 310 / 310S NippleASTM A182 · MSS SP-95 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 310S · UNS S31008
An SS 310 / 310S nipple is a short length of pipe, threaded or plain, used to connect fittings, made from SS 310 / 310S to ASTM A182 F310. Pipe nipples connect valves and fittings in small-bore lines. Swage nipples (MSS SP-95) also change size between their two ends.
- ASTM A182
- MSS SP-95
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 310 / 310S Nipple?
- What it is
- A short length of pipe, threaded or plain, used to connect fittings
- Material
- ASTM A182 F310
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-95 · ASME B36.10 / B36.19
- Grade
- SS 310 / 310S · UNS S31008
- Best at
- Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature
SS 310 / 310S Nipple Specification
| Product | SS 310 / 310S Nipple |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F310 |
| Dimensional standard | MSS SP-95 · ASME B36.10 / B36.19 |
| Sizes | ⅛" – 4" (ASME B16.11) |
| Wall / class | Class 2000 / 3000 / 6000 / 9000 |
| Ends | Socket weld · NPT threaded |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Nipple
Pipe nipples connect valves and fittings in small-bore lines. Swage nipples (MSS SP-95) also change size between their two ends.
- Close, short and long lengths
- Swage nipples to MSS SP-95
- Threaded both ends, one end, or plain
SS 310 / 310S Nipple Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 24.0 – 26.0 |
| Nickel | 19.0 – 22.0 |
| Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 1.50 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
| Iron | Balance |
SS 310 / 310S Nipple Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 310 / 310S grade page.
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What is a swage nipple?
A nipple that reduces from one size to another, concentric or eccentric, to MSS SP-95.
Which standard covers SS 310 / 310S nipples?
The material is ASTM A182 F310; dimensions follow MSS SP-95 · ASME B36.10 / B36.19. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 310 / 310S nipple?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026