Iron Fittings (1501 items found)

Building a reliable plumbing or gas system requires durable components that handle pressure and provide secure connections. Whether you need to redirect flow or extend a line, these fittings offer the strength required for heavy-duty applications. Explore the range of iron fittings at Ace Hardware from STZ Industries and other brands.

Durable Iron Nipples and Extensions

Pipe nipples provide the necessary length to bridge gaps in threaded systems or extend a run from a wall. These short sections of iron-pipe are essential for connecting two female-threaded fittings.

• Nipple types:Available options typically include standard lengths and close nipples, which are fully threaded to allow for the tightest possible connection between two fittings.
• Material finishes:Selection often includes black steel for gas applications or galvanized steel, which may be used for water lines to help resist rust.
• Common uses:These extensions can support gas supply lines, industrial plumbing, and residential water distribution projects.

Directional Iron Fittings and Branching

Changing the direction of a run or adding a secondary line requires specific iron geometries. These fittings allow for complex routing through walls and floors when working with galvanized iron pipe installations.

• Elbows:45-degree and 90-degree elbows, including street configurations with one male and one female thread, can help route lines around obstacles.
• Tees:Standard and reducing tees allow for splitting or combining flow into three directions, providing branch line connections for various fixtures.
• Reducing options:Reducing elbows and tees can help transition between different pipe diameters without requiring extra adapters.

Iron Fitting Comparison for Installation

Choose the fitting that best matches your project requirements for accessibility and layout.

Specialty Connectors and Adapters

Transitioning between materials or creating maintenance access points requires specialized pipe fittings designed for specific transitions.

• Unions and couplings:While couplings join pipes permanently, unions allow for pipes to be disconnected without cutting, which can help simplify future maintenance.
• Adapters:Barb-to-MPT adapters are often used to transition from rigid iron systems to flexible hoses in irrigation or fluid transfer lines.
• Bushings:Hex bushings feature an external hex shape for a better wrench grip, helping you adapt mismatched pipe sizes in tight spaces.

Sealing and Structural Iron Hardware

Finalizing a plumbing project often involves closing off lines or securing the physical structure of the pipe run.

• Caps and plugs:Threaded caps (female) and plugs (male) are intended to seal unused pipe ends, which can help during pressure testing or for permanent line termination.
• Floor flanges:These threaded base fittings feature mounting holes to secure pipe vertically to floors or walls, supporting railings or decorative pipe furniture.
• System components:Iron fittings may be used alongside valves to control flow or compared with brass-fittings and plastic-fittings for specific environmental needs.

Shop Iron Fittings Near You at Ace Hardware

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