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(SPHN-8-6)PEDIR NIPPLE. HEX 1/2X3/8

Description & Features

Manufactured by Midland Industries, this hex reducing nipple provides a reliable threaded connection between 1/2" and 3/8" NPT fittings in industrial fluid systems. The hex body design allows for secure wrench engagement during installation, reducing the risk of deformation compared to round-body nipples.

The (SPHN-8-6) Pedir Nipple Hex 1/2 x 3/8 is a compact, purpose-built adapter suited for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits where a reduction between these two common thread sizes is required. Its construction is consistent with Midland Industries' standard for threaded pipe fittings used in industrial pressure applications.

SKU: 28224L

Supplier Part Number (MPN): 28224L

Alternate Part Numbers: 28-224L

Specifications

Alternate Part Numbers Alternate Part Number 28-224L	Brand Midland Industries	Brand Midland Industries	Pack Size 1.00	UOM EA	Supplier Part Number 28224L	Product Weight 0.11 lbs

Product Questions & Answers (3)

Question by: Howard S on Oct 19, 2025, 6:24 AM

Will this nipple work alright to connect a 1/2" pipe down to a 3/8" one?

Answer by: Customer Support on Oct 21, 2025, 6:40 AM

That's exactly what it's for. It's designed to reduce from a 1/2" NPT thread to a 3/8" NPT thread.

Question by: Danny C on Apr 7, 2025, 7:16 PM

got a 1/2 npt port but my hose end is 3/8 npt. is this the right little adapter to step it down?

Answer by: Customer Support on Apr 9, 2025, 8:54 AM

For stepping down between those two thread sizes, this is the right kind of fitting. It is a hex reducing nipple with 1/2 inch NPT on one end and 3/8 inch NPT on the other, so it bridges a 1/2 NPT connection to a 3/8 NPT connection in the same line.

Question by: Floyd B on Sep 8, 2025, 8:05 PM

Got a 1/2" port on a manifold block that I need to step down to 3/8" for a smaller line. This the right piece for that job?

Answer by: Customer Support on Sep 10, 2025, 8:09 AM

That's what this nipple is built for. It threads into your 1/2" NPT port on one end and accepts a 3/8" NPT fitting on the other, giving you a solid threaded reduction right at the connection point. The hex body means you can get a wrench on it without worrying about crushing or deforming it during tightening, which is a real advantage over round-body styles when you're working in tight quarters on a manifold.