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ABB PVC-Coated Rigid Steel Conduit Nipple, Gray
The ABB PVC-Coated Rigid Steel Conduit Nipple is built to connect two conduit fittings in corrosive or wet-location environments where standard galvanized steel alone would fall short. Constructed from Hot-Dip Galvanized Rigid Steel and finished in gray, this nipple pairs a minimum .040 Inch (40 mil) PVC coating on the exterior with a nominal .002 Inch (2 mil) blue urethane coating on the interior, plus blue urethane coating over the threads for added protection during and after installation. It carries RoHS compliance, CSA recognition, and a cULus Listing (E46453) for use in demanding commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Key Features
- Rigid Steel Construction: Hot-Dip Galvanized Rigid Steel body delivers the mechanical strength required for demanding conduit runs.
- Exterior PVC Coating: A minimum .040 Inch (40 mil) PVC coating on the exterior shields the nipple from moisture, chemicals, and corrosive atmospheres.
- Interior Urethane Lining: A nominal .002 Inch (2 mil) blue urethane coating on the interior protects conductors as they pass through the nipple.
- Thread Protection: Blue urethane coating over the threads guards against damage and corrosion at the connection points.
- Color-Coded Thread Protectors: Included on each end to safeguard threads prior to installation.
- Two-Fitting Connection: Purpose-built to join two conduit fittings into a single, continuous run.
- Finish: Gray exterior finish for consistent appearance across PVC-coated conduit systems.
Certifications & Compliance
- RoHS Compliant
- CSA Recognized
- cULus Listed (E46453)
Technical Specifications
- Type: Conduit Fittings-PVC Coated
- Color: Gray
- Core Material: Hot-Dip Galvanized Rigid Steel
- Exterior Coating: Minimum .040 Inch (40 mil) PVC
- Interior Coating: Nominal .002 Inch (2 mil) Blue Urethane
Typical Applications
- PVC-Coated Rigid Conduit Systems
- Wastewater Treatment and Corrosive Process Environments
- Outdoor and Wet-Location Installations
- Industrial and Commercial Electrical Wiring
- Rigid Steel Conduit Runs Requiring Two-Fitting Connections
Why ABB?
ABB engineers this conduit nipple with a dual-layer coating system, exterior PVC for corrosion resistance and interior urethane for conductor protection, backed by RoHS compliance, CSA recognition, and a cULus Listing (E46453). For contractors specifying PVC-coated rigid steel conduit in corrosive or wet environments, ABB provides the code-compliant, durable performance that professional electrical installations demand.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Conduit Nipple
- Product Finish:
- PVC-Coated
- Listing:
- cULus
- Standards:
- CSA
- Product Material:
- Galvanized Steel
- Product Color:
- Gray
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
ABB NPL1X12-G – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will an ABB PVC-coated conduit nipple hold up in a wastewater treatment plant or other corrosive environment?
That is what the PVC-coated rigid steel nipple is built for. The body is hot-dip galvanized rigid steel, then jacketed with a minimum .040 inch (40 mil) PVC coating on the outside to keep moisture, chemicals, and corrosive atmospheres off the steel. Inside there's a nominal .002 inch (2 mil) blue urethane coating so conductors aren't dragged across bare metal. ABB lists wastewater treatment and corrosive process environments, plus outdoor and wet locations, as typical applications.
2) Are the threads on the ABB PVC-coated nipple coated too, or is that a bare spot for corrosion?
The threads get blue urethane coating over them, so the connection points are protected during and after installation rather than left as bare steel. Each end also ships with a color-coded thread protector to keep the threads intact until you make the joint up. That thread coating is the detail that matters on a coated-conduit system, since an uncoated thread is usually where corrosion starts.
3) Is the ABB PVC-coated rigid steel nipple UL listed for commercial and industrial work?
It carries a cULus Listing under file E46453, is CSA recognized, and is RoHS compliant. The cULus mark covers both US and Canadian requirements, which is what specifiers on industrial and commercial electrical systems usually want to see on coated rigid fittings.
4) What does a conduit nipple actually do, and is it the right part to join two fittings?
A nipple is a short threaded length of conduit used to tie two fittings directly together into one continuous run, rather than running a full length of conduit between them. The ABB PVC-coated version is purpose-built for that two-fitting connection in rigid steel systems. If you need to span any real distance, you want a length of PVC-coated rigid conduit and couplings instead; the nipple is for the short close-up between boxes or fittings.
5) What is the exact ABB part number for the gray PVC-coated conduit nipple?
Order it as ABB NPL1X12-G. The G suffix is the gray PVC-coated finish.
6) Will this gray ABB nipple match my existing PVC-coated conduit run?
The exterior finish is gray, which is the standard appearance for PVC-coated rigid conduit systems, so it reads consistently alongside coated conduit and coated fittings already on the run. If your existing system is a different coating color, the coated body itself is what does the corrosion work, but the visual match will be off.
7) Do I need anything else to keep the coating system intact when installing a PVC-coated nipple?
The nipple arrives with the threads urethane coated and thread protectors fitted, so no extra prep is needed on the part itself. What the nipple does not include is any touch-up or patching compound for coating nicked during handling or wrench work, which coated-conduit installs normally call for at every joint. Plan on having a coating repair compound on the job alongside your coated couplings and fittings.
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