316 Stainless Steel Reducing Nipple BSP

316 Stainless Steel BSP Reducing Nipple designed for hygienic, high-integrity plumbing in food & beverage, marine and corrosive industrial environments. Manufactured from premium 316 stainless for superior corrosion resistance, durability and clean, reliable threading.

What This Fitting Does

A reducing nipple is used to connect two female BSP-threaded components of different sizes. It provides a compact, high-strength way to step down (or up) thread diameters while maintaining flow integrity and ensuring a leak-free seal.

Why Choose a Reducing Nipple?

• Space-efficient solution when reducing between two thread sizes in tight pipework layouts.
• Stronger and more rigid than bushes or adaptors thanks to its one-piece, solid stainless-steel body.
• Ideal for direct inline transitions without adding length or unnecessary fittings.
• Machined BSP threads ensure smooth assembly and a secure, pressure-tight connection.

Material Advantages - 316 Stainless Steel

• Excellent resistance to chemicals, saltwater, cleaning agents and high-pressure washdown.
• Suitable for breweries, wineries, dairies, distilleries and food-processing plumbing.
• Preferred for marine, coastal and highly corrosive applications.
• Long service life even under repeated sanitation and hot water cycles.

Common Applications

• Washdown systems and hot/cold water reticulation
• Equipment installations in food & beverage production
• Pump connections and CIP lines
• Marine and chemical-transfer systems

Every reducing nipple is precision-machined from solid 316 stainless steel, delivering dependable, hygienic performance in demanding sanitary and corrosive environments.

To ensure maximum service life and safe performance of your equipment, please follow these general care guidelines:

• Clean after use – Rinse or CIP components to remove product, residue or cleaning chemicals.
• Avoid kinks, crushing or sharp bends – Protect hoses and assemblies from mechanical damage.
• Store correctly – Hang hoses or reels where possible; keep fittings and clamps dry and off the floor.
• Inspect regularly – Check for wear, abrasion, loose clamps, damaged gaskets or compromised seals.
• Use compatible cleaning chemicals – Follow manufacturer guidelines for caustic, acid or sanitiser exposure.
• Protect from high heat / UV – Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, heaters or hot surfaces unless rated for it.
• Depressurise before disconnecting – Always release system pressure before removing hoses or fittings.
• Replace worn components promptly – Gaskets, clamps, seals and hose ends should be renewed as needed.
  

Proper routine care extends lifespan, improves hygiene and ensures safe, reliable operation across all brewery, winery, distillery and food-processing environments.

We build every transfer hose and washdown assembly in-house. Most orders are dispatched in:

• 1–2 business days for custom hose assemblies
• Same or next day shipping for fittings, clamps, valves, and accessories.

Shipping details:

• Australia-wide delivery via Aramex, TNT, AusPost or courier depending on size/weight
• Free freight on orders over $1500
• Tracking sent automatically by email
• Secure packaging to protect stainless fittings and hose ends
  

If you require urgent shipping, contact us — we always try to help.