Anvil 8700163358, Malleable Iron Pipe Fitting, Union, 3/8" NPT Female, Galvanized Finish

This Anvil union is a malleable iron pipe fitting with female National Pipe Taper NPT threads for connecting two pipes. It has three pieces and includes a threaded connection that can be screwed or unscrewed to connect or disconnect pipes more easily than couplings. The union has NPT threads on both ends for creating tighter seals than straight threads. It is made of malleable iron, which has high tensile strength, and has a galvanized finish that resists rust in water, air, and steam applications. This class 150 fitting meets standards ASTM A-197, ASME B 1.20.1, and ASME B 16.3 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.

Anvil International provides pipe products and design services. The company, founded in 1850 and headquartered in Portsmouth, NH, meets International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2000 standards and is certified by the American Petroleum Institute API. Its fittings meet American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM and American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME specifications.