Male end: This end has external threads that screw into a female threaded fitting. Female end: This end has internal threads that receive the male threads of another fitting.
PVC: Lightweight and affordable, commonly used for residential and commercial plumbing.
Stainless steel: Durable and corrosion-resistant, ideal for industrial and outdoor applications
Brass: Strong and resistant to high temperatures and pressures, often used in plumbing and gas lines
NPT (National Pipe Thread): The most common type of thread for pipe fittings in North America