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Short stainless steel pipe nipple with threaded ends

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 304-204 3" x 3" 304 Stainless Steel Pipe Nipple

SKU CH-VBPJ-AVPD7

A 3-inch 304 stainless steel pipe nipple connects hydraulic system components

  • 304 stainless steel resists corrosion for long service life
  • 3 inch by 3 inch size fits standard piping runs
  • New condition ensures clean threads and full pressure rating
  • Legend Valve brand supplies reliable hydraulic system components
  • Proposition 65 notice informs safe handling and compliance needs

Application Scope

This Legend Valve 304-204 nipple joins two 3-inch female NPT ports in hydraulic or industrial piping systems. The 304 stainless steel construction suits water, oil, air and many chemical lines where carbon steel would corrode. It is not intended for sanitary tri-clamp connections, high-purity pharmaceutical circuits or any service requiring a different alloy grade.

Upgrade Path

The fitting replaces a carbon steel or brass nipple of the same 3-inch by 3-inch dimensions when the fluid or environment attacks those materials. Switching is justified when corrosion leaks appear, when system cleanliness demands stainless, or when a specification calls out 304 grade. It does not adapt dissimilar pipe sizes or thread standards.

Sustained Service

Under continuous pressure and thermal cycling the 304 stainless body resists the pitting and scaling that degrade lesser alloys over time. Thread integrity holds through repeated make-up and break-out cycles during maintenance. The material is not rated for prolonged exposure to chlorides above ambient concentration or for temperatures that would sensitize the grain boundaries.

Highlights

  • 304 stainless steel resists corrosion for long service life
  • 3 inch by 3 inch size fits standard piping runs
  • New condition ensures clean threads and full pressure rating
  • Legend Valve brand supplies reliable hydraulic system components
  • Proposition 65 notice informs safe handling and compliance needs

Specifications

BrandLEGEND VALVE

Questions about this item

What thread size and material does the 304-204 nipple need to connect to?

It is a 3-inch 304 stainless steel pipe nipple, so it requires matching 3-inch NPT female threads on both ends for a sealed hydraulic connection.

Which sealing method is correct when installing this 304 stainless nipple into a hydraulic circuit?

Apply PTFE tape or pipe dope on the male threads only, tighten to the specified torque, and avoid over-tightening which can crack the 304 stainless fitting.

How often should the 304-204 nipple be inspected or replaced in a hydraulic system?

Inspect the 304 stainless nipple at every scheduled fluid change for corrosion, thread deformation or leakage; replace immediately if any pitting or seepage is found.

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