Butt Joint Steel Ball Head Nipple

Product Overview

The SL-49 butt joint steel ball head is a red plastic poultry nipple drinker with a stainless steel actuation pin. Birds nudge the pin sideways and water flows through the internal steel-ball valve, then the flow stops as soon as they release it, which keeps water consumption accurate and waste low. The threaded top end allows direct mounting into tapped manifolds and custom header pipes.

The nipple stands 11.2 cm tall and measures 4.2 cm across the hexagonal middle section, weighing about 8 g per piece. The vertical steel pin at the bottom is the contact point for the birds, while the red plastic body protects the internal ball-and-seat mechanism. Nipples are packed 500 pieces per bag for easy counting on large poultry projects.

Key Features and Benefits

• Stainless Steel Actuation Pin - the metal trigger resists wear from daily pecking and keeps a consistent water flow over long service periods.
• Internal Steel Ball Valve - the ball-and-seat design seals tightly when idle, cutting drips and prolonging litter quality inside the house.
• Threaded Butt-Joint Top - the threaded end screws directly into tapped ports on manifolds, tanks and custom drinking headers.
• Light 8 g Weight - low mass means lower shipping cost per thousand nipples and faster line assembly on site.
• Compact 11.2 cm Profile - fits tight spacing between cages and along brooder lines where vertical room is limited.
• 500 Pieces Per Bag Packing - bagged packing suits integrators buying by the thousand and simplifies stockroom counting during installation.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-49 Butt Joint Steel Ball Head
• Model: SL-49
• Overall height: 11.2 cm
• Hexagonal body width: 4.2 cm
• Weight: 8 g
• Body color: red
• Actuation: stainless steel pin with internal steel ball
• Connection: threaded top
• Packing: 500 pieces per bag
• Internal valve: steel ball and seat
• Top connection: external thread

Materials and Quality

The body is injection-molded from durable red engineering plastic, and the actuation pin is made of stainless steel that resists corrosion under drinking water. The internal steel ball and seal seat are fitted during assembly and tested for shut-off. Each nipple is checked for thread condition and pin movement before bagging, so the customer receives a consistent batch for long drinking lines.

The red plastic body is rigid enough to protect the internal ball under normal line pressure, while the stainless pin stays smooth where beaks contact it. Material samples are checked for drinking-water contact before each production run.

The red plastic body is inspected for molding completeness before assembly, and every pin is pushed by hand to confirm it springs back without sticking. The internal steel ball is selected for a smooth surface so it seals against the seat even after millions of open-close cycles. Because these nipples are packed in bags rather than cartons, each bag is weighed at the pack house so customers receive the correct count on arrival. Farms also benefit from the stainless pin, which does not corrode when the drinking water contains normal vitamin or medication additives used during treatment periods. The hexagonal middle section gives a firm grip for hand tightening, and the top thread is formed directly in the plastic body so no separate fitting is needed on the manifold.

How to Use and Maintain

Screw the nipple into the tapped port by hand until the seal sits flush, then gently tighten without overloading the thread. Flush the drinking line before first use to remove manufacturing residue, and periodically check that pins move freely. If a nipple drips constantly, replace it rather than forcing the internal ball, and keep spare nipples on site for fast repair.

When building a new manifold, screw the nipples in by hand first, then give each a gentle final turn with a small wrench. Overtightening can strip the plastic thread, so stop as soon as the seal feels firm.

If a nipple begins to drip after months of service, remove it and flush the manifold before fitting a replacement, so loose sediment does not get trapped under the new seat. Keep a small stock of spare nipples beside the drinking line for fastest repair.

Applications

This nipple is suited to broiler and layer houses that build their own manifold systems, as well as breeder sheds where a threaded connection is preferred over push-fit models. It works on both hanging lines and fixed cage-level headers.

It also serves as a replacement part for existing drinking lines and as a component in custom watering setups for small poultry farms, breeding stations and research facilities. Distributors often stock it alongside tee fittings, cups and float valves.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this drinker, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which thread size does this nipple use?

The top end is a threaded butt-joint connection designed for standard poultry manifold ports; send us your manifold drawing and we will confirm the match.

Q2: How many nipples come in one bag?

Each bag contains 500 nipples as printed on the product label, which suits large line installation.

Q3: What is the actuation pin made of?

The trigger pin is stainless steel for wear and corrosion resistance against drinking water.

Q4: Can I get a sample before bulk order?

Samples are available for testing on your own line; contact us with your address and required quantity.