Caterpillar Part reference
Caterpillar catalog part 0080728 is listed as a nipple, described as a close nipple with a 1/4-18 NPT thread. The catalog associates this number with an electrical and starting system grouping on two Caterpillar engine models. Confirm recorded conditions before relying on any association.
Recorded applications
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Catalog context
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| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| 00***10 | tee; (pipe) |
| 0080728 | nipple; (close)(1/4-18 npt) (current part) |
| 12***26 | sensor group-particle; (engine oil) |
| 12***15 | kit-particle detector |
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In general, a nipple is a short threaded fitting used to join two other fittings, ports or connections in a fluid or pneumatic line. A close nipple is a short, fully threaded variety with little or no unthreaded length between its ends. NPT refers to National Pipe Taper, the tapered thread standard commonly used for pipe fittings on heavy machinery.
Use part number 0080728 as the reference when ordering this catalog item. Before purchasing, check the listed description, the 1/4-18 NPT thread specification and the engine model and system associations in the catalog to confirm the item matches the machine and the connection it is meant to fit.
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