TOE Black Steel Nipple – Threaded One End

TOE Black Steel Nipple – Threaded One End

TOE (Threaded One End) nipples have external threads on one end only, with the opposite end left plain for welding or special fittings. Black carbon steel construction makes them suitable for gas, oil, and industrial pipeline applications where a dead-end or weld connection is required on one side.

Dimensions

Material Carbon Steel
Material Grade A106 Gr.B, A53 Gr.B
Thread Type NPT, BSPT, BSPP
Standard ASTM A733, ASTM A106, ASTM A53
Surface Finish Black
Size Range 1/8" – 12"
Schedule SCH 40: 1.73mm-9.53mm, SCH 80: 2.41mm-17.48mm
Thread Standard ASME B1.20.1
Pressure Rating 150 PSI (SCH 40) / 300 PSI (SCH 80)

Detail

What Is a TOE Black Steel Nipple?

A TOE nipple — short for Threaded One End — is a pipe nipple with external threads on one end only.

The opposite end is left with a plain, unthreaded bore, designed for butt welding directly onto pipe or equipment.

This configuration is essential when one connection point requires a threaded fitting while the other side requires a permanent welded joint, eliminating the need for additional weld couplings or adapters.

TOE black steel nipples are commonly specified in oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial process piping where a combination of threaded and welded connections exists within the same pipeline system.

Product Specifications

Parameter Details
Material Black Carbon Steel (A53 / A106 Gr.B)
Standard ASTM A733
Thread Type NPT / BSP / BSPT (one end only)
Plain End Beveled or Square Cut for welding
Size Range 1/4″ – 4″ (DN8 – DN100)
Wall Thickness Schedule 40 / Schedule 80
Surface Finish Black (Mill Finish / Oil Coated)
Length 2″ – 6″ standard (custom available)

Key Features

  • Threaded one end, plain the other – Combining mechanical and welded connections in one component
  • Bevel-cut plain end – Ready for butt welding without additional preparation
  • Reduces component count – Eliminates need for separate weld couplings
  • Available in Sch 40 & Sch 80 – Covers standard and heavy-duty applications
  • Custom lengths available – Tailored to specific installation requirements

Applications

  • Oil & gas pipelines – Transitioning from threaded instrument connections to welded mainline pipe
  • Petrochemical plants – Equipment nozzle connections requiring mixed joint types
  • Industrial process piping – Where permanent welded joints meet removable threaded connections
  • Power generation – Boiler and pressure vessel nozzle fabrication
  • Marine & offshore – Piping systems requiring welded integrity with threaded accessibility

Why Choose Our TOE Black Steel Nipples?

  • ✅ Factory-direct pricing with no middlemen
  • ✅ Plain end beveled to welding-ready standard
  • ✅ Full mill test reports (MTR) available on request
  • ✅ Third-party inspection supported (SGS, BV, TÜV)
  • ✅ Custom lengths and bulk orders welcome

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