A boiler nipple connects the supply and return drums of a firetube boiler, sealing the joint between sections to keep water or steam contained.
What is the difference between SNA RNA and WNA nipples?
These designations indicate the drum and application each nipple is built for, such as supply drum (SNA), return drum (RNA), or water drum (WNA) fittings on Smith Mills boiler models.
Do boiler nipples need a seal or washer?
Yes. Most nipple assemblies use a hy-temp seal and a steel or split washer to create a proper seal between sections.