SS 316 / 316L NippleASTM A182 · MSS SP-95 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603
An SS 316 / 316L nipple is a short length of pipe, threaded or plain, used to connect fittings, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. 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 316 / 316L Nipple?
- What it is
- A short length of pipe, threaded or plain, used to connect fittings
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- MSS SP-95 · ASME B36.10 / B36.19
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Nipple Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Nipple |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| 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
More on choosing: Nipple guide.
SS 316 / 316L Nipple: Why 316L for nipples
Pipe nipples connect valves and fittings in small-bore lines. Swage nipples (MSS SP-95) also change size between their two ends. In SS 316 / 316L, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless fittings keep the line clean and corrosion-free. SS 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Nipple Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Nipple Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Nipple — questions buyers ask
What is a swage nipple?
A nipple that reduces from one size to another, concentric or eccentric, to MSS SP-95.
Can SS 316 / 316L nipples be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L nipples?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; 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 316 / 316L 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