Tips and Notes

What are the functions and types of Swage nipples?

Swage nipples and Butt Weld reducers are often a topic of much debate. Which of these components are best suited in a piping system, and therefore it is important to understand their differences.

Concentric Swage nipples: These reduce evenly in diameter, keeping the centerlines of both ends aligned. They are ideal for applications that require smooth and continuous flow.

Eccentric Swage nipples: These have an uneven reduction, with the centerline of the smaller end shifting relative to the larger end. They are used to prevent problems such as air pockets or uneven flow by maintaining specific pipe alignments.