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NATIONAL BURRiU OF STANDAIRDS

SCREW-THREAD STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL 'SERVICES 1957

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMtRCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS
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Frederick H. Mueller, Secretry

A.V. ARTIN, Dirtor

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS HANDBOOK H28 (1957)

SCREW-THREAD STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL SERVICES 1957

PART II
PIPE THREADS, INCLUDING DRYSEAL PIPE THREADS; GAS CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND INLET THREADS; HOSE COUPLING, INCLUDING FIRE-HOSE COUPLING THREADS; AND HOSE CONNECTIONS FOR WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT

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Foreword
This volume is the second of a series of three into which the 1957 edition of NBS Handbook H28 is divided. Part I, published in September 1957, includes standards for screw threads which are commonly applied to bolts, screws, nuts, and other similar fasteners. Such threads are variously designated as Unified, American, American National, and Unified Miniature threads. Part III is in process of development and will include standards for Acme, Stub-Acme, Buttress, and miscellaneous threads. With the exception of sections IX and X, and appendix 5, Handbook H28 (1944) and the 1950 Supplement thereto, are superseded by Parts I and II of Handbook H28 (1957) and the Federal Specifications listed in appendix 6 of Part I of H28 (1957).
ARCHIBALD

T.

MCPHERSON, Chairman,

InterdepartmentalScrew Thread Committee.

Reprinted with Corrections April 1962

Pages 7, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 76, 78, 79, 93, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 110. 111, and 116 of this reprint contain corrections indicated by a single asterisk. The following are some of the major changes: On page 19, the whole paragraph for 1. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE ON PRODUCT.-has been replaced. Also, on this On page 21, Table VIII.3 has been page footnote "b" has been added to Table VIII.. replaced. On page 22 footnote "d" for Table VIII.4 has been added. On page 23 footnote "d" for Table V1.5 has been added. On page 24, footnote "c" for Table VIILY6 has been added. On page 27 in Table VIII.10, columns 10 and 11 have been replaced. On page 29, the first paragraph of the column, last three lines of this paragraph have been revised. On page 78, in the second column, the "safety device threads' designation has been changed. On page 79, in Table IX.7, columns 8 9 and 10, have been deleted. On page 110, in the first column, heading 9 and the paragraph for this heading have been revised. On page 116, in the first column, the first part of paragraph 4 has been revised, including a footnote to be added as "14."

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APMt0VL BY 7 UOMT30 (1 MM AND ONW==

the acompanying Handbook B2

(1957), Part II, an

crew-thread

standards for Federal Services, subsitted by the Interdnepsstn1

Screw thread Casiittee, Is hereby approved for use by the Departnats of Defense and Cinnrce.

FYor the
Secretary of Defense

PERSONNEL OF THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL SCREW THREAD COMMITTEE (16)

Representing the Department of Defense: Ms. ALDEN W. McDANIEL, Directorate Logistics Services, Defense Supply Agency, Washington 26, D.C.

Representing the Department of the Army:

MR. EUoENE VON Loascm, Directorate of Research and Development, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Washington 25, D.C. Ma. M. L. FluzCItEICHY, Gage Laboratory, Frankford Arsenal, Ordnance Corps, Department of the Army,

Phllsdelphla37, Pa.

Representing the Department of the Navy:

Ma. JAMxs W. JENzINS, Metallurgical and Mechanical Branch, Research Division (Code 343), Bureau of Ships, Department of the Navy, Washington 26, D.C. MS. J. E. WALTax, Bureau of Naval Weapons, Washington 26, D.C.

Representing the Department of the Air Force:

Ma. 305Rm W. EVANS, ASNPFC, Aeronautical Systems Diviska, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ma. FRAsczs L. CILzms, ASNXSS, Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Representing the Department of Commerce:

Da. ACHIMALD T. McPnXAtoN, chairman, Asociate Director, National Bureau of Standards, Washington 25 D.C. Ma. Ilavm H. FULLEER, secretary Chief, Engineering Metrology Section, Metrology Division, National Bureau of Standards, Washington 25, D.6.

Liaison Representatives of Sectional Committees Organized Under the Procedure of the American Standards Association and Sponsored by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., or the American Gas Association:
Ma. RxMAzD B. BELVOZD, Technical Adviser Industrial Fasteners Institute, 1517 Terminal Tower, Cleveland 13, Ohio. (Member of ASA Committees Bl and BIB.) Ma. H. C. ERDMAN, Technical Adviser to Pres., The National Screw & Manufacturing Co., 2440 E. 75th St., Cleveland 4, Ohio. (Member of ASA Committees Bl and BEi.) Ma. EarrxK S. HELDMANN, Chief Engineer, Holo-Krome Screw Corp., 31 Brooks St., Hartford 10, Conn. (Member Ma. RvssEu. F. HOLMEs Technical Assistant, Engineering Standards Section, General Motors Technical Center, General Motors Corp., Detrolt 2, Mich. (Member of ASA Committees Bl and B2.) Ma. MiLTON A. SCIWTLHnm, Stafe Engineer, Engineering-General Office, Hughes Aircraft Co., Culver City, Calif. (Member of ASA Committee BI.) Ma. D. H. S1OaD, Pratt and Whitney Division, United Aircraft Corporation, East Hartford, Conn. (Member Ma. FAlum Tocm, Vol-Shan ManufacturingCo., division of Vol-Shan Industries, Inc., 8463 Higuera St., Culver . (Member of ABA CommitteeBl.) CitCal .0. WAznuWLaa, Director of Research The Lemson & Sessions Company, 5000 Tiedeman Rd., Cleveland Mst. 9. Ohio. (Member of ABA Committees Bl, M2, and BiB.)

of ABA Committee BI18.)

of ASA Committee El.)

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Contents

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Foreword --------------------------------------ii Approval by the Secretaries of Defense and Comiii merce --------------------------------------SECTION VII. American Standard pipe threads (except Dryseal and hose coupling types) 1. Irui-----------------------I I Introduction__ - - -- - - 2. American Standard pipe thread form --------------------3. fr peifcaton ppe2. 2 tpe 3. Specifications r for taper pipe th rea d s fo g e n e ra l use ,1 NPT------------4. Specificat-for internal Specifications 4. internal-2. straight threads in pipe co 7 plings, NPSC 5. Specifications for railing ,oint taper pipe threads, NP _ 7for 6. Specifications for straight pipe threads for mechanical joints, NPSM, NPSL, NPSH -----7. Specifications for Unified spe cial straight screw threads for use on thin-wall tubing, UNS - - -fo 8. Gages and gage tolerances for American Standard pipe threads -----------------11 SECTION VIII. Drvseal American Standard pipe threads ------------------------18 1. Introduction --------------18 2. Thread form --------------18 3. Specifications for type 1, Dryseal taper pipe thread, NPTF ------------------21 4. Specifications for type 2, Dryseal taper ie thrad PTFAIF, SHORT, .xternal -...23 5. Specifications for type 2, Dryseal taper pipe thread, PTFSAE SHORT, internal ----- 24 6. Specifications for type 3, Dryseal fuel internal straight pipe thread, NPSF -------25 7. Specifications for type 4, Dryseal intermediate internal straight pipe thread, NPSL 25 26 8. Gages and gage tolerances -.-SECTION IX. Gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet threads I. Introduction --------------43 2. Outlet connections ---------43 3. Inlet connections -----------77 4. Safety device threads -------78 SECTION X. American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling threads__ 91 91 I. Introduction --------------2. Form of thread -------------- 91 3. Thread series--------------91 4. Tolerances and allowances - -. 92 5. Gages ---------.----93

X. American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling threadsContinued 6. Extent of usage of the American National fire-hose coupling threads ------------93 SECTION XI. Hose connections for welding and cuttn q i m n - - - 0 ting equipment_ --------- 100 1. Standard features--------101 --------101 Optional dimensions Appendix 7. Supplementary i pipe thread information- 102 . D fn a d le t v nb 1. Definitions s and letterr symbols s pertaining to pipe threads-... 102 Suggested twist drill diameters for drilled hole sizes for pipe threads of section VII -------- 102 3. Suggested twist drill diameters drilled hole sizes for Dryseal pipe threads of section VIII----------------------104 4. Threading of pipe for American Standard threaded steel flanges 104 5. Internal straight pipe threads in finished drums and external threads on plugs ------------ 105 6. Taper and straight threads for rigid steel electrical conduit and fittings- --------105 7. Pitch diameters of taper pipe threads shown in their relation to B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105 8. Special short, PTF-SPL SHORT; special extra short, PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT; fine thread, F-PTF; and special diameterpitch combination, SPL-PTF, Dryseal pipe threads --------- 105 9. Dryseal dimensions derived from superseded dimensions of L, equals 0.1800 in. for the %--27 size and 0.2000 in. for the .t4-18size ----------------110 Appendix 8. Geometry of taper screw threads -------- II 1. Introduction ----------------Il 2. Parametric equations of the conical spiral; the projection,- development, lead angle, and I length of an arc ------------3. Parametric equations of the conical helix; the projection, development, lead angle, and length of an arc -------------112 4. Geometrical properties of taper screw threads--------------- 113 5. Diameter of an Archimedes' spiral as measured between fiat, parallel surfaces ---------. 114 6. References ------------ ------ 115 Appendix 9. Extent of usage of the American National fire-hose coupling threads on couplings and nipples used with 2% in. nominal size fire hose - ----------116 Index ----.---.-.------------------------119
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Tables

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Table VII.1.--Limits on crest and root truncation of American Standard external and 4 internal taper pipe threads, NPT ------------------------------------------5 Table VII.2.-Basic dimensions of American Standard taper pipe threads, NPT -----Table VII.3.-Tolerances on taper, lead, and angle of pipe threads of steel products and 7 all pipe of steel, wrought-iron, or brass (exclusive of butt-weld pipe) ----------Table VII.4.-Dimensions of internal straight threads in pipe couplings (pressuretight 7 joints with lubricant or sealer), NPSC ---------------------------------.---Table VII.5.--Dimensions of external and internal taper pipe threads for railing joints 8 (mechanical joints), NPTR ------------------------------------------Table VII.6.-Dimensions of external and internal straight pipe threads for mechanical 9 joints (free-fitting), NPSM ------ ------------------------------------Table VII.7.---Dimensions of external and internal straight pipe threads for locknut con10 nections (loose-flttinq mechanical joints), NPSI -------------------------------Table VII.8.-Limits of size of Unified special screw threads for use on thin-wall tubing. I -----------------------------------------------UNS-2A, UNS-2B Table VII.9.-Basic dimensions of threaded plug and ring gages for American Standard 14 taper pipe threads, NPT ---------------------------------------------------Table VII.10.-Tolerances for American Standard reference and inspection (working) 15 taper pipe thread plug and ring gages, NPT -----------------------------Table VII.11.-Diameter equivalent of deviation in half included angle for tools and 16 . ..------------------------------------------------. . . . gages ..---.-... 16 Table VII.12.-Diameter equivalent of deviation in pitch for tools and gages-- . --Table VIII.1.-Tolerances on taper, lead, and angle for Dryseal American Standard 19 --------------------------------threads on pipe and fittings --------Table VIII.2.-Limits of size on crest and root truncation of Dryseal American Standard external and internal taper pipe threads for pressuretight joints without lubricant o r sea ler , N PT F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .- 20 Table VIII.3.-Interchangeability between the various types of standard Dryseal 21 ------------------------.----.----------threads ------------------Table VIII.4.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread, 22 NPTF ---------------------.-----------------------.--------.----------Table VIII.5.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal SAE Short External taper pipe thread, 23 PTF-SAE SHORT, External ---------------------------------------------Table VIII.6.--Basic dimensions of Dryseal SAE Short Internal taper pipe thread, 24 PTF-SAE SHORT, Internal ---------------------------------------------Table VIII.7.-Dryseal American Standard fuel internal straight pipe thread limits, 25 NPSF --------------------------------------------------------------------Table VIII.8.-Dryseal American Standard intermediate internal straight pipe thread 25 ----------------------------------------------------limits, NPSI Table VIII.9.-Crest truncation of threads of Drvseal pipe thread gages ------------- 26 Table VIII.19.-Tolerances for reference and inspection (working) plug and ring gages, 27 NPTF --------------.--------------------------------------------.----Table VIII.11.-Position method of gaging Dryseal pipe threads with basic-notch gages- 28 28 Table VIII.12.-Limit method of gaging Dryseal pipe threads with step-limit gages_30 --------------------------------Table VIII.13.-Basic turns engagement Table VIII.14.-Turns-engagement method of gaging Dryseal pipe threads with basic30 -notch or step-limit gages -----------------------------------------------Table VIII.15.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (LI 31 and L2) basic-notch ring gages, NPTF --------------------------.--------Table VIII.16.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (LI) 32 basic-notch plug gages, NPTF -----------------------------.--------------Table VIII.17.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (L3) 33 basic-notch plug gages, NPTF ----------------------.----------------------. Table VIII.18.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (LI) 34 sten-limit thin ring gages, NPTF ----------------------------------------Table VIII. 19.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (L2 ) 35 sten-limit full-ring gages, NPTF -------------------------------------------Table VIII.20.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (LI) 36 sten.limit plug gages, NPTF -----------------------.----------------------Table VIII.21.-Bs.qic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (L3) 37 sten-limit plug gages. NPTF --------------------.------------.------------Table VIII.22.-Basic dimensions of Drvseal SAE short taper pipe thread (LI short) .----- 38 step-limit thin-ring gages, PTF-SAE SHORT -----------------------.. . Table VIII.23.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal SAE short taper pipe thread (L2 short) 39 step-limit full-ring gages, PTF-SAE SHORT --------------------------------Table VIII.24.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal SAE short taper pipe thread and Dryseal American Standard fuel internal straight pipe thread (LI short) step-limit plug 40 gages, PTF-SAE SHORT and NPSF ...-------------.------------.------Table VIII.25.--- Basic dimensions of Dryseal SAE short taper pipe thread (L:, short) 41 step-limit plug gages, PTF-SAE SHORT - ------------------------------Table VIII.26.-Basie dimensions of Dryseal American Standard intermediate internal 42 straight pine thread (Lill step-limit plug gages, NPSI ------------------------Table IX.l.-Alnhabetical list of gases with valve outlet connection numbers --------- 44 Table IX.2.--N"umerical listing of valve outlet connections showing the connecting 45 threads ----------------------------------------------------------------Table IX.3.-Tvpes of threads used in valve outlet connections cross-referenced with 46 limits of size and gaging information for the threads --------------V

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Table IX.4.-Llmits of siae of U.S. compressed gas cylinder va: i outlet threads, NGO__ 76 Table IX.5.-Llmits of size, National Gas Taper, Special Gas Taper threads; NGT, NGT(CI), SGT -------------------------------------------------.-----76 Table IX.6.-Dimensions of master setting plug gages; NGT, SGT ----------------- 79 Table IX.7.--Dimensions of master setting ring gages; NGT, SGT ---------------79 Table IX.S. -Master setting gage tolerances; NOT, SGT .------------------------80 Table X.I.--Basic dimensions or American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling threads, NPSH and NH ..----------------------------------------------93 Table X.2.-Limits of size and tolerances for American National hose coupling and firehose couplinf external threads, NPSH and NH nipples ----------------------94 Table X.3.---Limits of size and tolerances for American National hose coupling and firehose coupling internal threads, NPSH and NH couplings --------------------94 Table X.4.- Lengths of threads for American National hose coupling threads, NPSH (all sizes), and for American National fire-hose coupling threads, NH (up to and including the I inch size) -------------------------------------------------95 Table X.5.--Lengths of threads for American National fire-hose coupling threads, NH (l in. size and larger) --------------------------------------------------96 Table X.6.--Tolerances and allowances for American National hose coupling and American National fire-hose coupling threads, NPSH and NIl ----------------------97 Table X.7.-Limits of size of *ages for American National hose coupling threads, NPSH (all sizes), and for American National fire-hose coupling threads, NH (up to and including the 1I in. size) -------------------------.-------------------.-9 Table X.S.--Tolerances on gages for American National fire-hose coupling threads, NIT (2% in. size and larger) ------------------.------------------------.-------99 Table X.9.-Limits of size of field inspection thread ring gages for American National fire-hose cottpling external threads, NH nipples (214 in. size and larger) ---------- 99 Table X.10.-Limits of size of field inspection thread plug gages for American National fire-hose coupling internal threads, NH couplings (2% in. size and larger) -------- 99 Table XI.1.--Dimensions for American National standard hose connection external fittings and nuts for oxygen and fuel gas used with welding and cutting equipment, 100 -L---------------------------------type I.-------------------------Table XI.2.-Dimensions for Americani National standard hose connection external fittings and nuts for water and gases other than oxygen and fuel gas used with 101 oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting equipment, type II .................... Table XI.3.-Dimensions for American National standard hose connection shanks for water, oxygen, fuel gas, and other gases used with welding and cutting equipment, 102 -------------------------------------types I and I .-------------------103 Table 7.1.-Pipe thread symbols --------.-----------------------.------------104 Table 7.2.-Suggested twist drill diameters for drilled hole sizes for pipe threads .... Table 7.3.-Suggested twist drill diameters for drilled hole sizes for Dryseal pipe threads- 104 104 Table 7.4.-Projection of threaded end through ring gage -------------------------105 Table 7.5.-Drum plug and flange thread limits of size and tolerances ------------Table 7.6.-Dimensions of taper external and internal threads for rigid steel electrical conduit and conduit fittings (taper: Y inch per foot on the diameter) ----------- 106 Table 7.7.-Dimensions of straight external and internal threads for rigid steel electrical 106 conduit, conduit bushings and other fittings, and locknuts ..------------------Table 7.8.-Pitch diameters of taper pipe threads shown in their relation to E, - - --- 10 7 Table 7.9.-Interchangeability between Dryseal special and Dryseal standard threads- 109 109 Table 7.10.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal fine taper pipe thread, F-PTF ----------Table 7.11.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal special taper pipe thread, SPILPTF (for thin 110 ---------------------------------------wall nominal size OD tubing) Table 7.12.-Dryseal dimensions derived from superseded dimensions of Lz equnls 0.1800
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Figures Figure VII..L-Basic form of American Standard taper pipe thread -------------.---. Figure VII.2.-American Standard taper pipe threads for pressuretight joints, -. ----------. . . . . . . N P T --------------------------------.-.-.
Figure VII.3.--American Standard taper pipe thread notation .........

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Figure VII.9.-Gaging of chamfered threads ---------...---------------------

VII.4.--American Standard taper pipe thread plug and thin ring gages ---VIH.5.-Forn' of gage thread ----------------------- -.---.-------------13 VII.6.-Alternative form of taper pipe thread limit plug and thread ring gages 14 VII.7.-Gaging external taper threads with thin ring gage -----------------15 VII.8.-Gaging internal taper threads ------------.---.----------------17 19 29
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Figure VII.10.-Method of marking and dimensioning taper pipe thread gages- - Figure VIII.l.-Dryseal American Standard pipe threads for pressuretight joints- -.Figure VIII.2.-Gaging of chamfered threads --------------------.-------------Figure IX.I.-No. 120 valve outlet connection, .373-24NGO-RH-EXT thread
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Figure IX.2.--No. 160 valve outlet connection, '--27NGT-InH-INT thread---Figure IX.3.--No. 200 valve oitlet connection, .625--20N0O-RH-EXT thread Figure IX.4.- -No. 240 valve outlet connection, %-I8NGT-RH-INT thread -.---

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Figure IX.5.-No. 260 valve outlet connection, %r-l8NGT-RH-lIN thread with nut withl1-14N8-2LH-INT thread ---- --------------------------------- -50 Figure JXA.-No. 290 valve outlet connection, .745--14NGO-LH-EXT thread ------- 51 Figure IX.7.-No. 300 valve outlet connection, .825-14NGO-IIH--EXT thread with 52 ----- --------------conical nipple-- -------------------------------Figure IX.8.-No. 320 valve outlet connection, .825-- 14N60-RH-EX12 thread with flat nipple ------------- --- ---------------------- ------ ------------53 Figure IX.9.-No. 330 valve outlet connection, .825----l4NGO-LH-EXT thread with flat nipple.-------------------------------------------------------- --- 54 Figure [X.10.-No. 340 valve outlet connection, Iij-l4NGT--RH--EXT thread with ----- ---. 5*5 conical nipvle---------------- ---------- -------------------Figure IXALl-No. 350 valve outlet connection, .825-I4N'GO-LH-EXT thread with -------- __56 round nipple--------- ----------- ------------------------- Figure IX.12.-No. 360 valve outlet oonnection, 4~-l4NGT-RH-E'XT thread ------- 57 Figure IX.13.-No. 380 valve outlet connection, I-_l4NGT-RH-INT thread -------- 5. Figure IX.14.-No. 510 valve outlet connection, .885-l14NGO.-LH-INT thread---- 59 --- 60 Figure JX.15.-No. 520 valve outlet connection, .895--l8NXGO-RH-EXT thread-Figure IX.16.-No. 540 valve outlet connection, .903-14NGO-RH-EXT thread with 61 --------------------------round nipple -----------------------------Figure IX.17..--,No. .580 valve outlet connection, .985-14NG0-RH-INT thread- - - - ,62 Figure IX.18.-No. 590 valve outlet connection, .965-l14NGO-LH-INT thread---- 63 Figure IX.19.-No. 620 valve outlet connection, l.0-30-I4NGO-RH-EXT thread ---------------- 64 with flare converters-------------------------------Figure IX.20.-No. 640 valve outlet connection, l.030-14NG0-RH-EXT thread -- ------ 65 with S-18NGT-RH-EXT converter---------------------------Figure IX.21.-No. 660 valve outlet connection, l.030-l14NsGO-REI-EXT thread with nut and nipple -------------------------------------------------66 Figure IX.22.-No. 670 valve outlet connection, 1,030-l4NCO-LH-EXT thread - - -67 Figure IX.23.-No. 800 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for ammonia, 68 ------------ -------------------anhvdrous------------------Figure IXI24-No. 820s tnard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for chlorine (with 69 washer on outer face) --------------------------------------------------Figure IX.25.-No. 840 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for chlorine (with washer inside of recess) ------------------------------------------------70 Figure IX.26.-No. 870 through No. 940 valve outlet connections, yoke type, basic 71 dimensions-----------------------------------------------------------Figure IX.27.-No. 870 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for oxygen, 72 medical-------------------------------------------------------------Figure IX.28.-No. 880 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for oxygen-carbon 72 dioxide mixture (CO 2 not over 7 percent), medical--------------------------Figure IX.29.-No. 890 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for oxygen73 helium mixtures (helium not over 80 percent), medical-----------------------Figure IX.30-- No. 900 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for ethylene, 73 --------------- ------------------------------medical -------------Figure IX.31.-No. 910 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for nitrous oxide, 74 ----------------------------medical -------------------------------Figure IX.32.-No. 920 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for cyclopropane, ----------- 74 ------------------medical------------------------------Figure IX.33.--No. 930 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for helium, med75 ical- and helium-oxygen mixture (02 less than 20 percent), medical---------- --Figure I5.34.--No. 940 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for carbon dioxide, medical; and carbon dioxide-oxygen mixture (CO2 over 7 pierent), medical ------- 75 Figure IX.35.-RelationshiD betwveen internal and external thread dimensions of NGT, 81 NGT(CI), and SGT thrads-------------------------------------------------- 82 Figure IX.36.-Pitch diameter ring gages; NOT, SGT.---------------------83 Figure IX.37.--Crest truncation ring gage; NOT, SGT --------- ----------------84 Figure TX.38.-Root truncation ring gage; NGT, SGT--------------------------85 Figure IX.39.-Pitch diameter plug gage; NGT, SGT --------------------------86 Figure IX.40.--Crest truncation plug gage; NGT, SOT--------------------------Figure IX.41.-Maximum bore plug gage; NOT SOT-------------------87 Figre IX.42.-Root truncation plug gage; NGi, ST------------88 Figure IX.43.-Master setting plug and ring ga~ges for setting pitch diameter of threaded 89 plug and ring, agsagesr; NGT, SGT ----------------------------------------Figur X.44.-Mte setting plug and ring gages for setting and checking major ----- 89 diameters of plug and ring gages; NOT, SOT-------------------------Figure TX.45.--Master setting plug and ring gages for setting and checking minor di90 ameters of plug and ring gagex: NGT, SOT:-------------------------------Figure X.I.-American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling form of thread, --------- 92 NPSII and NH--------------------------------------------------------- 103 Figure 7.1.-Pipe thread symbols ------------------------------Figure 7.2.--Comparison of special length Dryseal threads with standard length Dry108 seal threads -------------------------------------------------------------------- 112 Figure 8.l.-The conical spiral ----------------------------------- 113 Figure 8.2.-The conical helix -----------------------------------------114 Figure 8.3.-Ocometry of unsymmetrical taper screw thread----------------------115 Figure 8.4..- Measurement of Archimedes' spiral-------------------------------Vii

1957 HANDBOOK OF SCREW-THREAD STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL SERVICES, Part II

As Approved 1958

SECTION VII. AMERICAN STANDARD PIPE THREADS (EXCEPT DRYSEAL AND HOSE COUPLING TYPES)
1. INTRODUCTION

The American Standard for Pipe Threads, originally known as the Briggs Standard, was formnulated by Mr. Robert Briggs. For several years around 1862 Mr. Briggs was superintendent of the Pascal Iron Works of Morris, Tasker & Co., Ph tilaelp Pa .,alarond laterks en ring edior &Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and later engineering editor of

the Journal of the Franklin Institute. After his death on July 24, 1882, a paper by Mr. Briggs containing detailed information regarding American pipe and pipe thread practice, as developed by him when superintendent of the Pascal Iron Works, was read before the Institution of Civil Engineer of Great Britain. This is recorded in theEnnerpt istitutiondof invi of Great Befrita. This Excerpt Minutes, volume LXXI, Session 1882-83, part 1, of that Society..t. It is of interest to note that the nominal sizes (diameters) of pitches of the pipe 10 inches and under, and part thread were for the most the established between 1820 and 1840. By Mrs l Bring his data, based onoyears of pracB publishing s dathe means ue, establishing f definite provide dimensions. The Briggsorformula gaging did not detail for the internal threads deqidnotprovden for tkingtapern threadsd orging,

to gage the flanks of thle thread. This practice of threading fittings and couplings which provide threads to make up joints with a wrench was standardized about 1913. In 1913 a Committee on the Standardization of Pipe Threads was organized for the purpose of reediting and expanding the Briggs Standard. The American Gas Association and The American Society of "Mechanical Engineers served as joint sponsors. After 6 years of work this committee completed the revised standard for taper pipe threads, which was published in the ASME Transactions of 1919. During this period the thin ring
gage was established, and the crests of the thread plug and ring gages were truncated. Thiststandard was add bn and aer ed This rports of the National Screw Thread Commission. In the years that followed, the need for a further revision of this American Standard became evident, as well as the necessity of adding

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to it the recen practice. Accordingly, the Sectional Committee on the Standardization of Pipe Threads, B2, was organized in 1927 under the joint sponsorship of the AGA and the ASME. The specifications ieseiiain ieAM n G o h in this section are in agreement with the current

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Mr Brggs ean as he

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stalising

standard developed by that committee. in gaging, is issued as

requirements for making taper threaded joints, with no tolerance.'

stantall forte ri standard for taper pipe the same standarm Substantially thel sae threads, but with various additional refinements MIL-P-7g i. . TYPES OF PIPE THREADS.-The various types of pipe threads included in this section have right-hand threads unless otherwise specified. (a) Pipe threads.--The following threads are included in this section: types of pipe NPT-American Standard taper pipe threads for general use. (p. 2.) NPSC-American Standard straight pipe threads in pipe couplings. (p. 7.) NPTR-American Standard taper pipe threads for railing joints. (p. 7.) NPS)Mf--American Standard straight pipe threads for free-fitting mechanical joints for fixtures. (p. 9.) NPSL-American Standard stra.ght pipe threads for loose-fitting mechanical joints with locknuts. (p. 9.) (b) UNS threads for use on thin-wall tubing.Data are included in this section on p. I I on
IDryqeal pipe threads are included in section VIII. p. 19. American National straight pipe threads for loose-fitting mechanical -joints for hose couplings, NP51H, are included in section X, p. 91. 1

It established only the external thread on pipe, In 1886 the large majority of American manufacturers Standard, threaded pipe to practically the Briggs and acting jointly with The American Society of Mechanica Engineers they adopted Soit ofMcinciEgneste dpe it as a standard practice that year, and master plug and ring gages were made. Later, at various conferences, representatives of the manufacturers and the ASME established additional sizes, certain details of gaging, tolerances, special applications of the standard and, in addition, tabulated the formulas and dimensions more completely than was done by Mr. Briggs. Until the mnanufacturers adopted the 'Briggs thread in 1886, it seems that each manufacturer of necessity threaded his pipe and fittings according to his best judgment. After 1886 there was some attempt to work toward better interchangeability. However, the need for a better gaging practice resulted in the adoption of the thin ring gage and the truncation of the plug and ring gages
I This section is substantialiv in agreement with the present issue of ASA B2., "Americn Standard Pipe Threads (Except Dryeal)," which is published by the ASME. 29 West 39th Street, New York 18. N.Y. The latest revision should be consulted when referring to this ASA standard.

M.ilitary Specification

UNS straight threads of the 27-thread series in sizes Y4 to 1 in. for use on thin-wall tubing. 2. THREAD DESIGNATIONS.-The letters in the thread designation symbols have the following significance: N=American (National)2 a Standard P-=-Pipe T- Taper = S=-Straight; also Special C=Couplin M = Mechanical L= Locknut
R=Railing fittings

The maximum depth of truncation for the crest and root of these pipe threads will be found in table VII.i. The sketch at the head of table VII.2, giving a sectional view of this standard thread form, represents the truncated thread form by a straight line. However, wheln closely examined, the crests and roots of commercially manufactured pipe threads appear slightly rounded and it is intended that the pipe threads of product shall be acceptable when crest and root of the tools or chasers lie within the limits set up in table VII.I.
3. SPECIFICATIONS FOR TAPER PIPE THREADS

U= Unified For left-hand threads, add "-L1" to the designation for the corresponding right-hand thread. 3. APPENDIX.-Appendix 7 contains the following additional information on the pipe threads covered by this section: Definitions and letter sy-mbols. Suggested twist drill dhameters for drilled hole sizes for the pipe threads shown in section VII. Pitch diameters of taper pipe threads shown in their relation to E&, basic pitch diameter. Threading of pipe for American Standard threaded steel flanges. Taper and straight threads for rigid steel conduit and fittings. Internal straight pipe threads in finished drums and external threads on plugs.
2.

FOR GENERAL USE, NPT

Threads made in accordance with these specifications consist of an external taper and an internal taper thread, to form the normal type of joint having general application on pipe and fittings. See figure V11.2. 1. THREAD DESIGNATION AND NOTATION.American Standard taper pipe threads are designated by specifying in sequence the nominal size, number'of threads per inch, and the symbols for thread series and form as shown in the following example: 3/8-18NPT Standard notation applicable to American Standard taper pipe threads is shown in figure VII.3. American Standard taper pipe threads is as specified in pars. 1 and 2, above. 3. TAPER OF THREAD.-The taper of the thread is 1 in 16 or 0.75 in./ft. measured on the diameter and along the axis. 4. DIAMETER OF THREAD.--The basic pitch
diameters of the. taper thread are determined by 2. FORM OF THREAD.-The form of thread of

AMERICAN STANDARD

PIPE THREAD

FORM

The form of thread profile specified in this section shall be known as the "American Standard Pipe Thread Form." There are shown in figure VII.1 the relations as specified herein for form of thread and general notation.
1. ANGLE
OF

THREAD.-The angle between the

sides of the thread is 60' when measured in an axial plane. The line bisecting this angle is perpendicular to the axis. 2. TRUNCATION AND THREAD .- EIGHT.-The I height of the sharp V thread, H, is H=0.866025p = 0.866025/n where p=pitch of thread n=threads per inch.
The basic maximum depth of the truncated thread, h (see fig. VII.1), is based on factors entering into the manufacture of ,utting tools and the making of tight joints.

the following formulas ' based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: Eo=D--(0.05D+1.1) I/n=D--(O.05D+ 1.1)p E1 =E 0 0.0625L, D=-outside diameter of pipe, E,= pitch diameter of thread at end of pine, E,= pitch diameter of thread at the gagirig notch or large end of hand thread, L 1 =normal engagement by internalbetwveen
external and internal threads. inch. ext er n=threads per inch.
5. LENCTH OF THREAD.--The basic length of the effective external taper thread, L 2, is deter-

where

h=O.800p=O.800/n The crest and root of pipe threads are truncated 3 a minimum of 0.033p.
"Natilonal."

mined by the follow ing formula based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the
thread:

,.The N is derived from earlier nomenclature that Included the word 4For the 1/8 -27 and 1 1 siies, E, alprox.=fD-(0.05D+0827)p. 84

I The crests and roots of the external and internal threads may be truncated either parallel to the pitch line or parallel to the axis.

"2

33

-EXTERNAL THREAD
NOT TO SCALE

INTERNAL

THREAD

Flc,URE VTI[.ti.---Ra.tir form of American ,Standardttaper pipe thread

NOTATION

I1=fl.86fi025pffrheight of fi0 sharp V"thread Affo.800}000pffheight of thread on product pffl/n rpitch Imeasured parallel to axis) n-number of threads per inch f'. -depth of truncation at crest 4-=depth of truncation at roar F, fwidth of fiat at crest F, wfiwdth of fiat at roOt NonI[-For a symmetrical straight screw thread. I1-ciotal2n. For a symmetrical taper screw thread. 21= (cota-tan'D tman&12n. so that the, exact \'al' foe an American Standard taper pipe thread is H-fO.88,5743p as against il=O.86102,5p. the v'alue given above. For an 8-pitch thre~ad, which is the, eoar.est standard taper pipe thread p itch, the corresponding values of Iftare 0.108218 in. and 11.1'08253 in. respectively', the diithre~nee being tl~5110bin. This ,titfrrence being too small to be significant, the value of I!=0.866025p continues to he in use for threads of 3/4 in. or less taper per footon the diaete..''.

L2 = (O.80O)+6.8)l/ n= (O.80D+i.8)p w*here D=outside diameter of pipe, n=threads per inch. This formula determines directly the lV Igt'l of effective thread %%hichincludes two usable threads slightly imperfect at the crest. 6i. gNiGA(;'EMENT BETWvEENx EXTEfRINAL AND INTERN.AiL TAPER THREADS.- The normal length of engagement bet%een external and internal taper threads when screw ed together handtighlt is shown in coluimn 6, table VII.2. This length is controlled by the construction and use of tile gages. It is

recognized that in special applications, such as flanges for high pressure Nork, longer thread enigagementit is utsed, iu Nobich case the pitch diameter (dliensesion E, in figure over table XI1.2) is nmaintained and the pitch dianietetr It 0 at tlie end of pipe is proportionately smnaller. 7. BAsic I)IMENsiONs. The basic diimensions of taper pipe threads, dleriv'ed fromi thit' above specifications, are given in table V11.2.
8. MIAN1'FACTURIN' ;
TolEFiAN-UE. ON

PHOD-

UCT.-The maxinium alloiable variation in tine commercIial product is I tlurill of tine ilnspecttioin ( working) gage large or small from the basic tlimensions (se pars. 4 and 5, p). 14).

TAm.E V1I.1.

Limits on crest and root frunration of

IPn,'ican 'Standard external and internal taper pipe threads, \ PT

'

/7...7

"

,/

"y,'

INTERNAL THREAD IiIM//

//..

7'

'

INMU

//,"7/,/''/'.

/ Z7
MAX.h., h/
/

MAXIMUM 7 / TRUNCATION

TTRUNCATION

EXTERNAL THREAD
Tineight of lleighth of thread. h!
Threads per inch. '-, I sharp ,1If. hread N . ... . .i . . . .

Truncation, /
. . .. . . . . . . ....

Equivalent width of flat, I'

.

Max 2
in. 0 0320 .04811 .06186 07531 .10825

1 4
-

in

Nlinimim 5
formi 01.033p . 0331) 033p
.033p

Nlaximumni 7
in.

Tli'ranoi, 9 ,

.I iuiuitiinito ,,,
formula oI.iYtip .038p . 0138p .0381p

Niitii 12 13
il,. 01.0141 (0O57 10nzp .(10Ii (W073 . IH0i(0

Toleraince 14
in. 0.0M27 ((036

3
in. 0.02463 .04444

It

27-

18 14 1
9

ini. 0. 02496 .1(3833

. .. .

.0)5714
I .06957 (800

.05071
.1. 0626 ,09275

. 033p

in. [ foromula j 0. (12 0. 06p . IS . ,08 i W241 .078p .0021 .073p . 062p ((.(41

a. (1k)36 ((.(024
(049 (0)5 0(Ei I.0131 .A 032 .M034

in.

.0nap

.0079

.0037

in. formula 0I.0014 1). ill p . (10221 .1027 M101ip (((33 .AI14p W-14)8 .072p

.W )037
.0040 .0042

The basic dimensions of the American Standard t aper pipie thread are given in inches to four mid five decimal places. lie this itit-s a greater degree of precision than is ordinarily attainied. these ditmiemnsions are so expressed for the purpose of eliminating errors in cotupultatiions. The liimits specified in this tabIe are intended to serve as a galide for estlabliishing limits of the thread elements of taps, itits, and thread chasers. Thi-si- lihits may be required on piroduc't.

intipr plug and ring g:agevs, %ulieh de.I)imensions of gagi's. sil-Ih as jil prld (i n ittmna and mii i ma tlii runcatiiions, c toh 5 I ilsl . inelhisi vi. ngiilii thread hIights it enltnitus 3 and 4 the shall h deterruiniit by api to the basic pitch dialnn'tir, I'o or EA. Sipt vnities of tolerrance notci-his arv Il timeis (rol. 3-vclo. 4), rather than 32 tlines (col. 1i).

9. TOLERANCES ON THREAD ELEMENTs.-T1Ie permissible variations in thread elements onl steel products and all pipe made of steel, wrought iron, or brass, exclusive of butt-%% p ipe, are given in eld table V11.3. This table is a guide for establishing limits of the thread elements of .taps, dies, and thread chasers. These limits mnay be reqluiredl oil product threads.isrq Oil pipe fittings and valves (not steel) for*steam pressures 300 lbs. and below, it is intendedl that
TABLE

plug and ring gage practice, as set up in this standard, will provide for a satisfactory check of accuxnulated variations of taper, lead, and angle in such product. Therefore, no tolerances onl thread elements have been established for this class. For service conditions, where more exact check i eurd rcdrshv endv~pdb evl ed Y ha ebe iepoeue indhlStrY to supplement the regulation plug and ring gage Method of gaging.

N71I.2.

Basir dimensions of Amierican Sleindard taper pipe threcads, .VPT

thread

of7sea
476~ 16Mesue

No inal pipe size

of pipe

pe inc.

thread

ginnin

of.

----

------------_-----------

0.3125 .405 . 540 .675 840 1.050 1.660 1.900 2.375

I

27 27 18 18

0.037 04 .03704 .0555 .05556

0.27118 .36351 .47739 .61201 .75843 .96768 121363 1-55713 1.79609 2.26902 2. 71953 3.34062 3.83730 4.33438.

0.160 .1615 .2278 .240 .320 .339 .400 .420 .420 .436 .682 .766 .821 .8441 .937 10639I 958 1.210 1 1.360 1.562 1.'812 2.000 2.125 2.375

4.32 4.36 4.10 4.32 4.48 4.75 4.60 4.83 4.83 5.01 5.46 6.13 6.57 6.75 7.50 7.6601 76 .66 9.68 M1.88

0.28118 .37360 .49163 .62701 .77843 .98M7 1.23863 1.58338 1,82234 2,2G627, 2. 76216 3.38850 3.88881 4.38712

0.2611 1 .2639 .4019 .4078 537 .5457 .6828 .7068 .7235 75r65 1- 1375 1.20)01 1.2500 1.3000

7.05 7.12 723 7.34 7.47 7.64 78 8.13 8.32~ 8.70f 9'.101 q.('0 10.00 1(0.40 11.25 13 .71 12.10 1.5.401 17.00 18.00* 19. 60 21.20) 22. 8A) 26-(M

01.28750 .3800) .50250 .63750 .79179 1'.001 79 .53 1.60130 1.84130 2.'316W1 2.79062 3. 4 1562 3.91 M2 4.41.%2 .5. 478162 6.54062 S.54062 10.64W562 12. #66502 13.91562 15.911562 17.91562 19. 91.562 23.91it562

- ------------------.. 44 ----------------- ---_--------------

----------------------- -----------I1L315 14i---------------------------- -----1---- --------------------- ----- ------2------ ------ ----------------------------

14 .07143 14 .07143 11 t2 .08696 M2 .i 08696 1M21 .08696 114 . 086%1 8~ 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 .12500 .12500 .12500 .12500j

21---------------- ---- ------------- 2.875 3 ------ --------------- ------------- I 3U%0 31'.e.--.--.--.---..-----.--........... 4.000 4 ------------------4.500 .5 -----.... - -----81. --- --10_. 12 -. .... -5.563 8 .625 6--.625 10.750 12.750 , 14.000X 6.000 18.000 20.000 24,000

------

12500 5.39073 .125001 843359 .12500 6 44609 .12510) 10.54531 .12500 112.53281 .12500 1[13.77500 .125M0 15.76250 .12500 17 7.5000 .12500 19.73750 .12500 23.712350

5.44929 11.4063 50.597 1.7125 6.09'M 1.5125 1.9250 10. 62094 2. 61791 2.12M)

1401). -----11601)..................................1 18 01)..................................2001).................-24 01)---_-

------

12.30 113. 87262 12. 250( 14.50 15.87575 2.4500 16.00 17.87500 12.65W) 17.00 19.87031 28500) 1900M 238.(194' 3,2500

The basic dimensions of the American Standard taper pipe thread mre gtiven In inches to four or five decimal places. While this implies a greater degree or precision than is ordinarily attained, these dimensions are the basis of gage dimensions and are so expressed for the purpose, of eliminating errors In computations.

6 Also length of thin ring gage and length from gaging notch to smiail end of plug gage. Also p~itch diameter at gaging notch (h'indtight plane), Also length of plug gage. A

TABR1A.

VII.2. -- Hasir dimensions of .Anmeriran Standard taper pipe threads, .VPT Wrench makeup length for internal thread Over-all length
external

('oiti
.

i'd
Basic I minor dismall end of pipe, K.
ameter at

Nominal pipe site

'Vanish threads, V

Nominal perfect external threads

. ......

thread,

Length, L3

Diameter,

E,
12 in. in. i.--.----------.----.---------0.1111 S--------.--------- ----.. 1111 . -................-...- .--. ----1667 .-----------.-------.------- -.. 1667 . 2143 .2143 13 tds, 14 in. u. 26424 .5656 .4607 .60160 .74504 .95429 1.19733 1.54083 1.77978 2.25272 2.70391 3.32500 3.82188 4.31875 5.37511 6.43047 8.41797 10.52969 12.51719 13.75938 15.74%88 17.73438 19.72188 23.69688 15 in.. 0.1285 .1285 .1928 .1928 .2478 .2478 .3017 .3017 .3017 .3017 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 .4337 16 fds 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47 3.47

Lo

Length,00625/n

Increase in diamHeight of eter per thread, A thread,

La
18 in. 0.1870 .189 .2907 .2967 .3909 .4029 .5089 .5329 .5496 .526 .8875 .9500 1.0000 1.0500 1.1563 1.2625 1.4625 1.6750 1.8750 2.0000 2.2000 2.4000 2.6000 3.0000

E,
19 in 0. 28287 .37537 .49556 .63056 .78286 .99286 1.24543 1.5043 1.83043 2.30543 2.77500 3.40000 3.90000 4.40000 5.40300 6.52500 8.52500 10.6 500 12.65000 13.90000 15.90000 17.90000 19.9m000 23.90000 20 in 0.02963 .02963 .04444 04444 .05714 .05714 .06957 .06957 .06957 .06957 .1000 .10000 . 10000 .10000 .10000 .10000 .10000 .10000 .10000 .10000 . 0000 .10000 .10000 .10000 21 in. 0.00231 .00231 0037 .00347 .00446 .00446 .00543 .00543 .00543 .00543 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781 .00781

17 in. 0.386 .3924 .5946 606 .7815 .7935 .945 1.0085 1.0252 1.0582 1 5712 1.6337 1.6837 1.7337 1.840 1.9462 2.1462 2.3587 2.5587 2.6837 2. 837 3.0637 3.2837 3.6837

22 if. 0.2416 .3339 .4329 .5676 .7013 .9105 1.1441 1.4876 1.7265 2. 1995 2.6195 3.2406 3.7375 4. 2344 5.2907 6.3461 8.3336 10.4453 12. 4328 13.6750 15.6625 17.6500 19.6375 23.6125

3 3 3 3 3 3

.......-...-......-.-----.-----I .............................. l ......................... I ............................. 2................................2609 2. . ...................... 3............................... 3 ........................... 4 ............................ 5............................... 6 .............................. 8 ............................... 10 ............................. 12............................... 14 OD ............................ 16OD .. ....................... 18OD ............................. 20 OD .......................... 24OD .........................

2 60.....9...... 3 .2609 3 .260 3 3 . 25008 2500a 2500 2500 2500 2500 25M .2500 2500 25W 2500 2500 . 200 .2500 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

* The basic dimensions of the American Standard taper pipe thread are given in inches to four or five decimal places. While this implies a greater degree of precision than is ordinarily attained, these dimensions are the basis of ka. ; dimensions and are so expressed for the purpose of eliminating errors in computations. * The length Ls from the end of the pipe determines the plane beyond the thread form Is imperfect at the crest. The next two threads are

"which

perfect at the root. At this plane the cone formed by the crests of the thread intersects the cylinder forming the external surface of the pipe. Lj- L,-2p. / Given as information for use in selecting tap drills. (See appendix 7, p. 102.) ' Military Specification MIL-P-7105 Plves the wrench makeup as three threads for 3 in. and smaller. The Es dimensions are: Size 214 in.. 2.19609 and size 3 in., 3.31719.

INTERNAL THREAD

AXIMIAW /CLEARANCE'

VEAGE PRACICEER.ENCE"

MAXONM"

EXTERNAL THREAD
FIG;URE VII.2.-,lmerican Standard taper pipe threads.for pressuretightjoints, NPT.
(When threaded joints are made up wrench tight with lubricant or sealer, it is Intended that the flanks shall he in contact.)

L4

L& Ls LitilL3 6-, -

6- ; I-thread
V
W-

The dimensions and pitch diameter tolerances are specified in table VII.4. The pitch diameter tolerances correspond to one and one-half turns large or small of the standard taper pipe thread. The major arnd minor diameters vary with the pitch diameter, as the American Standard pipe form is maintained * within the truncation tolerances shown in table V1.1, p. 4.
VI 1.4.-Piniensions of internal straight threadv in rpie cou,.lzngs ipressuretight jointsR with lubricant or Minor - Pitch diameter 6 Threads diameter! a M M per
3 4 5

LTABLE

to
FV(;T'RE

i~ EDIEs
Standard

Ea
taper

DNominal

pipe size

VII.3.-American

pip-, thread2 27
-----.... i

notation0?.

*41M
040
M

0-3701
.4864

.... .8
TARIM

177
14

.6218
9

0.3771 .49M8 .412M

thread:; of steel products and all pipe of steel, wrought-iron,

(exclusie of butt-weld pipe) or hrjss

VII.3- Tolerances on taper, lead, and angle of pipe

.14

i7
1-. ____

I
.a

---

ll

1.5015*~~11

______~~~~

_________________

------

1.9142

1.2468

2 xomnl sit ip Taper onpitch line-.4 of 600 angle Threads ____-____length effective ofthreads per inch threads Mln Max
_______ -.----

MI 8 8

2.2919 60 &.277 &.777

Vh-8 ,73

3 3h

2.3044 2.28811 .80 1.42 .10 3.14002 3.3768 3.877113.M

l* -27 s ii larger2. and I. 2ll

"in.
1..M 144 8

IlL/lJnff

-1 18 W ,tl' 3s

~~Ik

1ho 1 '%

00. .o003 003 1. 003 -. .003 *i

2 2 1g.. lh2

2-

-As the American Standard pipe thread form is maintained the major and the minor diameters of the internal thread varypitch diameter of the straight She actual with the pitch diameter. h bAttention is called to the tapped hole will be slightly fart thatthan thle 18. in par. a taper plug gage as spwecifiedsmaller 8(c). p. values given when gaged wit

. The tolerance on lead shall be :0.003 in./in. on any size threaded to an effective thread length greater than I in. NoTEL-For tolerances on depth of thread see table V11.1, and for tolerances onpitch diameter see a.8 p. 4. The limits specified In thisitable are intended to serve as a guide for estab-.-' lishinit limits of the thread elements of tape, dies, and thread chasers. These limits may he required on product. threads.

s. SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAILING JOINT TAPER PP HEDNT

PP

HED.NT

Railing jolints re(~tire a rigid mechlanical thlreado joint with externalI and internal taper thlreads. The externial thread is basically the same ats tile American Standard taper pipe thread], except that it is shortened to permit tile use of the lairge,-

4. SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERNAL STRAIGHT

THREADS IN PIPE COUPLINGS, NPSC

end of the pipe thread (see fig. ill table V11.5. ). rPite dimensions of these externatl antid iliterlltl.I

Threads in pipe couplings made in accordance with these specifications are straighlt (parallel) threads of tile same thread form as tile American Standardn taper pipe' threadl specifiedl ill pal'. I and( 2, p. 2. Tile%- are tised to form presstlretigilt joints when assembled witih an American Standard externial taper pipe thread and made up wvifh lubricant or sealer. 'fie resullting joints are

threads are shown in table V11.5). A recess ill tilefitting provides at covering for tile last scraltcil or imperfect tbrleOals 011 thle lpipe. rThe form of thread! is the samne its (fie form of the American Standard taper pipe thread showil All XPTR thlrea'd is &(igiglaltedt ill figure VILL1 h olwigeape ssonil

1/2-14NPTR
rPite gaginig of thlese thlreadhs is specifievl inl tablPl 'File maximum allowable varliationl ill tile. externl-9 thlreati is nio tti1111 large 111(1 one111tllrl small. 'rte maximum allowable vriatonii h iliterllial thlreadl is onle tril, larIge, 1n0 tulrns small.
N'1I.5.

recommendled for comparatively low pressures i(Americ-an Standlard(l"oujphinigStraight only. The

Pi~e Thread is dIesignatedI following example: l/8-27NPS(

as showni ill tile

.. .
_

si

IS.

*2+m

06

r'

'

..

..

.S

. . .

4S OS

S m wOOS

Pc~
.11F

fil
_________Mac

ve~)S~W~

ID

.Ei_
C
-

.~m __ _ _ __ _ _

6. SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

STRAIGHT

PIPE

pipe thread at the gaging notch (Dimension E1 of

THREADS FOR MRCHANICAL tJOINTS,' NPSM, NPSL, NPSH

While external and internal taper pipe threads are recommended for pipe joints in practically every service, there are certain types of joints where straight pipe threads are used to advantage. Three of these straight pipe thread joints are covered by this handbook, all of which are based on the pitch diameter of the American Standard taper I See footnote 2, p. 1.
TABLE

table VII.2) but have various truncations at crest and root as described below. These three types of joints are as follows: Type 1. Free-fitting mechanical joints for fixtures, table VII.6, both external and internal, NPSM. Type 2. Loose-fitting mechanical joints with locknuts, table VII.7, both external and internal, NPSL.

VII.6.-- Dimensions of external and internal straight pipe threads.for meehaniraljoints (free-fitting), .VIS.11
H*0.e6so25p-

hO--.64952p -

FCnO-.25O0P

? 0.10825p
Fine .I2600p ROOT

7 .30

FCgO.l2500p

CRERES

hn-0.54126p
frn*O'IO825P -

Frs O.1250Op 8

C--

AXIS

EXTERNAL

THREAD
External thread, class 2A

INTERNAL

THREAD
Internal thread, class 2B

Nominal pipe size

Threads per inch

Allowance

Major diameter
_ .__

Pitch diameter

Minor diameter
___

Pitch diameter

Max
1

Min
5 in.

Max
6 in.

Min
7 in.

Min
8 in.

Max
9 in.

Min10 in

Mai 11
.-

3 in.

4 in.

- ---------------------------.

in.

.-----------------------------18

27

0.0011
.0013

0.397

..--------------------------- .oo15 - - 14 ---------_--------------... 14 .0016 M211 .0017

1..-----------------------------1. 2 ...............................2,. -............................. 3 ............................... 1- - - - -- 1 .0018 .0018 ll .0019 .0022 8 .0023

.----------------.------18

.0014

.823 1.034 1.293

1.638 1.877 2.351 2.841 3.467

.662

.526

0.390
.517

0.3725
.4903

0.3689
.4859

0.358
.468

0.364
.481

0.3736
.4916

0.3783
.4974

.813 1.024 1.281

1.626 1.865 2.339 2.826 3.452

.653

.7769 .9873 1.2369

1.5816 1.8205 2.2944 2.76M0 3.3862

.6256

.7718 .980' 1.2311

1.5756 1. 8144 2.2882 2.7526f 3.3786

.6211

.747 958 1.2I

1.546 1 785 2.259 2.708 3.334

.603

.759 .970 1.211

1.5M 1 229 2.727 3.353

.612

.6270

.7784 .%89

1.23861
1.5m 1.8223 2.2963 2.7622 3.38M5

.7851 .9959 1.2462

1.8302 2.3044 2.7720 3.3984
1.5912

.6329

34..................

4.............. ................ 5 ..............----------.

- ...

.0023

3.968

3.953
4.451 5.513 6.570

3.8865

3.8788
4.3771 5.4390 6.49&5

3.835
4.333 5.395 6.452

3.848
4.346 5.408 6.464

3.888

3.8988

6:......-.--------------------

8 8 ....8

.0023 .0024 .0024

4.466 5.528 6.585

4.3848 5.4469 6.5036

4.3871 5.4493 6 SU0o

4.3971 5.459% 65 51M

Column 10 is the same as the pitch diameter at the end of internal thread, E1 ,basic (see table VII.2. col. 8). NoE: The minor diameters of external threads and major diameters of internal threads are those as produced by commercial straight pipe (ties and commercial ground straight pipe taps.

The major diameter of the external thread has been calculated on the basis of a truncation of 0.10825p, and the minor diameter of the internal thread has been calculated on the basis of a truncation of 0.21651p to provide no interference at crest and root when product is gaged with gages made in accordance with par. 8(d), p. 18.

Ed

TABLE~ VII1.7.-

Dimensions of ex!ernal and internal straight pipe threads for locknut connections (loose-fitting mechanical joints), NPSL

Sft.-*

ao-~

U01

Locknut

External threads Nominal pipe size Threads per inch Allowance

internal threads Minimum 4. diameter

789 In. 0.262 .470 .607 .783 .1164
Din.

mum,*
diaee

Maxi.

Pitch diameter majorminor Max

5
________

Pitch diameter
________

Mmi
6 in. 0.3805 .49116 .6387

Min

Max

12
In. 4------_---------- ----------------------------------4---------------------------------1 2V

34

in. in. in. 0.0028 0.400 0.2690 .00311 .841. .80am 18--------------------------i .0038 .675 .0409

in,.

0.3963 .- 07 .6444

0. 3908 .8125 .6496

----------------------------------------I----------------------------11% 14-----------------------11% 114- ---------------------------------------------2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

14 14 11% 114 8
8 8 8

.0048

.0048 .00H4 .0088 .0084 .00"84 .0078

.0078 .00D78 .0078 .0079 .0078

1.0H 1.818 1.663 1.902 O 2.87

1.877 3.8503 4.003 4.802 885641

.844

1.0067 1.2604 1.6081 1.8441 3180 3.=I0

.79611

1.0000 1.28W 1.86am 1.8360D 2.30=

1.7817 3.9064 4.4067

.71116

1.206 1.883 1.79 2.268 1718

3.344 a.6%8 4.343 5.405

1.0112 1.2W8 1.6106 1.8495 2.3234 180D12

3.4276 3.9279 5.4884 8.5391

.9W06

1.0179 1.2739 1.6187 1.8576 2.3315 2.8129

3.4393 3.9396 4.4379 i 8001 8. 580

.8075

24-----------------

--------------------------------

3-------------- --------- -------------------------------

34---------------------__---------------_ ---------4 -------------------- ------------_---------------6-------------------------------------------a8--------------------58-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.794 3. 4196 4.4161

3.4061
8.468

4.4252 &.8480 10.6600 12.6869

-------

OWS078

6.650

.4808

6.

&M7 6.88

6462 10.577 11.574

8.456

6.5567 10.6717 12.6W8

10--------_------------------------------------8 12.---------------------------------------------------8

.0078 .0078

10.738 11732

8.618

10.6821 11 6491

8.8313

10. 6"0 12.6374

8.85196

*As the Amerian Standard straight pipe thread form of thread Is maintained the major and the minor diametwer of the Internal thread and the minor diameter of the esternal thread vary with the pitch diameter. The major diameter of the external thread Is usually determilned by the diameter of the pipe. These theoretical diameters result from adding the depth of the truncated thread (0.66602Xp) to the maximumn pitch diameters In column 8 and It should be understood that commercial pipe will not always have t~ese maximum major diameters.

The locknut thread Is established on the basis of retaining the greatest possible amount of metal thickness between the bottom of the thread and the inside of the pipe. In order that a locknut may fit loosely on the externally tbjeded part, an allowance equal to the "incemase in pitch diameter per turn" is provided with a tolerance of 14 turns for both external and internal thread (see table 7.8, p. 107).

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Tyvpe 3. Loose-fitting mechanical joints for hose coupling, NPSH.' (a) Thtread desigaon.-The above types of straight pipe threads for mechanical joints are designated by specifying in sequence the nominal size, number of tbreadsper inch, form (straight) and symbol of the thread series, as follows: )---27NPSM %--27NPSM i-11 %NPSH (b) Pitch andflank angle.-The pitch and flank angle are the same as the corresponding dimensions of the taper pipe thread described in pars. 1and 2, p. 2 . (c) Diameter of thread.-The basic pitch diameter for both the external and internal straight pipe threads is equal to the pitch diameter of the American Standard taper pipe thread at the gaging notch (dimension E, of table VII.2), which is the same as the large end of the internal taper pipe thread. 1. FREE-FITTING MECHANICAL JOINTS FOR FixTURES, NPSM.-Standard iron, steel, and brass pipe are often used for special applications where there are no internal pressures. Where straight thread joints are required for mechanical assemblies, straight pipe threads are often found more suited or convenient. The dimensions of these threads, as given in table VII.6, are for pipe thread connections where the parts are assembled in the shop and where reasonably close fit of the mating parts is desired. 2. LoOSE-FiTTING MECHANICAL JOINTS WITH LOCKNUTS, NPSL.-The American Standard external locknut thread is designed to produce a
pipe thread having the largest diameter that it is possible to cut on standard pipe. Ordinarily

major diameter of the external thread is slightly greater than the nominal outside diameter of the pipe. The normal manufacturer's variation in pipe diameter provides for this increase. One application of the use of a taper pipe thread in combination with a locknut thread which has been in use for some time is that shown over table VII.7. It consists of the nipple threaded joint used to connect standpipes with the floor or wall of water supply tan s.
7. SPECIFICATIONS
UNIFIED FOR STRAIGHT SCREW THREADS FOR THIN-WALL TUBING, UNS SPECIAL USE ON

UNS Unified special screw threads in the 27thread series in sizes Y4to 1 in. are recommended for general use on thin-wall tubing. The class of thread is to be 2A and 2B. The limits of size of these threads and the minimum length of complete thread are given in table VII.8. 1. THREAD FORM.-The Unified form of thread profile as specified in part I, section III, shall be used. 2. THREAD DESIGNATION.-TThe method to be used for the designation of the tubing thread is shown in the following example: Y-27UNS-2A 3. GAGEs.-The specifications for gages as presented in part I, section VI, apply to these threads. For identification, each gage shall be plainly marked with the thread designation in accordance with the previous paragraph.
8 GAGES AND GAGE TOLERANCES FOR

AMERIAN GARD TIL TRA DS AMERICAN STANDARD PIPE-THREADS

straight internal threads are used with these straight external threads providing a loose fit. The dimensions of these threads are given in table VII.7. It will be noted that the maximum
,See
footnote 2, P. I.

1. DESIGN OF GAGES.-Gages for American Standard pipe threads are of the standard type or the limit type, as described below. Gages should conform to the designs recommended in Commercial Standard CS8 for pipe thread plug
Minimum
Major diameter Min 14 in. 0.2500
.3125

TABLE Vll.8.-Limits of size of Unified special screw threadsfor use on thin-wall tubing, UNS-2.4, UNS-2B External, 2A
Nominal size and threads per inch AjiowMajor diameter Pitch diameter Minor
diam-

Internal, 2B
Minor diameter Pitch diameter

anee

length of
complete

Max 1 2 in. 0.0010

.0010

Min 4

Max 5 in. 0.2249

.2874

Min 6 in. 0.2214

.2839

Tolerance 7 in. 00035

.0035

eter

thread Min 9 in. 0.210

.272

Max 10 in. 0.219

.281

Min I1 in. 0.2259

.2884

Max 12 in. 0.2304

.2929

Tolerance 13 in. 0.0045

.0045

8 in. 0.2036
.2661

15 in. 0.268
.289

A-27 --------.---------At'-27 ..................

in. in. 0.2M9 0.2423

.3115 .3048

% --9---------------A -27 ................. r27 "._-_.

.0011 .0011 .0011

.0011

.3739 .389 .4989 . 614

.6=9

.3672 .3822
.42D7

.3498 .3548
.4123

.3462 .3612
.4087

i0011 .4364

.0036 .0036
.0036

.3285 .3435
.3910

.335 .350
.397

.344 .359
.406

.309 .3659
.4134

.3556 .3706
.4181

.0047 .0047
.0047

.3750 .4900
.4375

.310 .315
.331

.4922 .5647
.6172

.4748
.599

.4711

.0037 .0037 .0030 .0039

.0040 .0038

.4535

.40

.409 .531

.4759

.407 .5432
.09

.o048 .0048 .0051 .0051

000

.352 .372
.393

""e--27 ------------I-.27
1-27 .....................-

.0011 .0012 .0012

0012

.5373 .7247 .8497

.9747

.5336
.5960

.5160 .7034 .8284

.9534

.5785

.522

.585

.5.4

.5384

.6009

.0050

.6250

5625

%4-27 ------------------. %-27-..............

.7488 .8738
.9

.7421 .8671
.9921

.7208 .8458
.9707

.710 .835
.o0

.719 .844
.969

.7259 .8809
.9759

.7310 .8560
.911

7500 .8750
1.00w0

.435 .477
.518

0052

Based on formula: Minimum length of complete thread- % basic major diam (col. 14)+0.185 in. (5 threads).

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and ring gages 12 in. and smaller. Larger sizes should be of suitable design. (a) Standard type gage8.-A set of standard or basic type gages consists of a taper-threaded plug age and a taper-threaded ring gage (see fgs. 411.4 and VII.5). The plug gages are made to dimensions given in table VII.9 with a gaging notch located a distance L, from the small end. The thin ring gages have a length equal to dimension Lt. These rings are fitted to the plugs, coming flush at the notch within tolerances as given in table VII.10. The roots of the threads on these gages should be undercut beyond the sharp V to a width of 0.1 16 p, to facilitate'finishing, The crests are to be truncated an amount equal to 0.100p, as illustrated in figure VII.5. In locating the basic gaging notch, the plane of the bottom of the notch should intersect the following thread flank or side at or near the pitch cone. The ring gage shall be fitted to the plug so that, when assembled handtight, the gaging face will be flush with the small end of the plug, and the opposite face will be flush with the gaging notch on the plug within tolerances as given in table VII.10. (b) Limit type gage8.-There are occasions when it is desirable to check the maximum and minimum limits of taper threaded product directly with a limit working gage rather than with a 'standard basic working gage, which necessitates counting the turns by which the gage overtravels or fails to come up to the basic surface on the product. To meet this requirement, the design of limit gage shown in figure VII.6 has been developed as an
alternative to the recognized standard type plug

and ring gages. These gages retain tile basic notch on toh plug together with the basic surface of tile ring, and in addition include two notches, or steps, on both plug and ring, one the maximum and one the minimum. The retention of the basic step or notch is not essential but facilitates checking against the master and reference gages and also provides a convenient means of checking the maximum and minimum steps. The limit gage thread form, tolerances, etc., are the same as specified for the corresponding standard type gages. (c) Triroll gages.-The triroll taper pipe thread gage, which functions in a manner similar to a taper thread ring gage of the limit type, has the additional advantage that the taper, thread angle, lead, and thread form may be examined visually by observing the contact between the gage rolls UNDER
OPTIONAL)

.IN

R$ NC.ATED 0.100p

FlCmRE VI 1.5.-- Fo,,mof gage thread.

PLUG G -

I IN 1 'H OD/METER

S-FULL RING
TCH

o
--

and the thread. A plain taper triroll gage may also be used to gage major diameter. This gage permits measurement of taper deviation which may be examined visually, or for all practical purposes be measured by inserting two thickness gages between the gage rolls and the major diameter of the product, one on each side, at the point of extreme gap. This gage has a flush-pin arrangement with basic, maximum, and minimum steps on the body which represent the thread size, and maximumAand minimum steps on the flush pin corresponding to the limits on crest truncation.
2. CLAssEs
OF

GAGEs.-Gages of the following

L
E THIN

types may be used to completely cover gage requirements: 1-Master gages used to check reference gages. I 2-Reference gages used to check working and
inspection gages. 3--Inspection (or working) gages used for in-

"o

RING G
FIc.TRE VII.4.-A merican Standaid taper pipe thread plug

and thin ring gages.

NoTE. -The illustration shows standard design for sizes 2-inch and smaller: larger sizes are of slightly different designs,

spection in the final acceptance of threads and to check threads (tiring ivanaifantilrc. (a) Master gages.--The set of master gages consists of two taper threaded plug gages and one thin ring gage (see figs. VII.4 and VII.5). The plug gages are made to dimensions given in table

12

___a

TOP

VIEW

Or P.U

GA-ING

NoTC
GGE

MIN
BOTTOM VIEW

Of CAGING FACE RING GAGE

NGIC

E)the

NOTCH

MIN
S3DE
FIC-RE VIEW

GAGING FACE

RING GAGA-GUIT TYPE

PLUG GAGE-UMIT TYPE

SIDE VIEW

will not necessarily mate in accordance with the computed value that each may be off from basic. (c) Inspection (working) gages.--The sets of inspection (working) gages consist of taper thread plug and ring gages of either the standard type or the limit type, and are used for checking the product. These gages are made of hardened steel to dimensions given in table VII.9 (see par. 3(b) below for tolerances). It is to be noted that these gages are truncated at the crest an amount equal to 0.1p, so that they bear onlythey do not check the crest truncations although on the flanks of the thread. Thus, specified in table VII.I, they are satisfactory for inspection of the general run of product. When it is deemed necessary to determine whether "or not such truncations are within the limits specified, or particularly to see that the maximum truncation is not exceeded, it is necessary to make further inspection. For this purpose optical projection, or MIL-P-7105 specification gages, may be used. In locating the basic gaging notch the plane of the bottom of the notch should intersect the following thread flank or side at or near the pitch
c.,ne. 3. GAGE TOLERANCES.-In the manufacture of gages, variations from basic dimensions are unavoidable. Furthermore, gages will wear in use. In order to fix the maximum allowable variations of gages, tolerances have been established. (a) Master gage tolerances.-The set of master gages should be made to the basic dimensions as accurately as possible but in no event exceeding the tolerances specified in table VII.10. Each master gage should in addition be accompanied bv a record of the measurements of all elements of the thread (sec par. 3(c) below). (b) Reference and inspection (w rking) gage tolerances.-These gages should be made to the basic dimensions and should be within the tolerances for individual elements as specified in table VII.10. T.he maximum wear on inspection (working) gages shall not be more than the equivalent of one-half turn from. the basic dimensions. (c) Relation of lead and angle deviations to pitch diameter tolerances of gages.-When it is necessary to compute from measurements the decimal part of a turn that a gage varies from the basic dimensions whicn is required for master and reference gages, tables VII.11 and VII.12 should be used. Table VII.11 gives the correction in diameter for angle deviations and table VII.12 gives the correction in diameter for lead deviations. These corrections are always added to the pitch diameter in the case of external threads and subtracted in the case of internal threads regardless of whether or not the lead or angle deviations are plus or minus. The diameter equivalent for lead and angle deviations plus the pitch diameter deviations multiplied by 16 gives the longitudinal variation from basic at the gaging notch. This longitudinal vari-

VII .6.-Alternative form of taper pipe thread limit plug and thread ring gages.

VII.9. They are constructed of hardened steel with a gaging notch located a distance L, (table VII.2) from the small end. The thin ring gages have a length equal to dimension Lt. These rings are fitted to the plugs coming flush at the notch. The roots of the threads on these gages should be undercut beyond the sharp V to facilitate finishing. The crests of one plug and the ring gage are truncated an amount equal to 0.10p as illustrated in fig. VII.5. The crests of the other plug gage are truncated an amount equal to 0.033p (see par. 3(a) below for tolerances). The set of master gages is primarily for the use of gage and tool manufacturers and for accurate comparison in checking reference gages. The set of master gages should be made to the basic dimensions shown in table VII.9 as accurately as possible, but in no event exceeding the tolerances specified in table VII.10. Each master gage should in addition be accompanied by a record of the measurements of all elements of the thread. (b) Reference gages.-The set of reference gages consists of taper threaded plug and ring gages (see figs. VII.4 and VII.5). They are identical in design and have the same thread form as the set of master gages. They are made of hardened steel to dimensions given in table VII.9 (see par. 3(b) below for tolerances). The reference gages are used primarily for checking working and inspection gags. Each reference gage should be accompanied by a record of the decimal part of a turn that it varies large or small from the basic dimensions. Caution-It must be understood that two gages

13

ation divided by the pitch equals the decimal part of a turn that the gage varies from basic at the gaging notch.
4.
VAN

(N. EXTERNAL

TAPER

THREADS.-

In

gaging external taper threads, the ring gage, figure VII.7, is screwed handtight on the pipe or external thread. The thread is N ithin the permissible tolorking or inerance % hen the gaging face of the % spection ring gage is not more than 1 turn, large or

ONE TURN
LARGE

ONE TURN " 5A

small, from being flush with the end of the thread,

as indicated in figure VII.7, allowance being made for any variation in the gage from basic dimensions. 5. GAGING INTERNAL TAPER THREADS.-III gaging internal taper threads, the plug gage, figures VII.4 and VII.6, is screwed handtight into the fitRIN
GAGE RING GAGE RING GAGE

ting or coupling. The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging notch of the working or inspection plug gage is not more than I

F1':l-BE

DASIC SIzE MAX SIZE M SzE VII.7.-Gaging external taper threads with thin ring gage.

turn, large or small, from being flush with the end of the thread, as indicated in figure VII.8, alloAance being made for any variation in the gage from basic dimensions.
6. GAGING CHAMFEPED, COUNTERSUNK, OR RECESSED THREADS.-W hen the internal thread

should be flush Aith the bottom of the chamfer,

which shall be considered as being the intersection of tile chamfer cone and the pitch cone of the thread (see view B, fig. VII.9). It general, this depth is equal to one-half thread or approximately p/2 from the face of the valve or fitting.

is chamfered, countersunk, or recessed, the notch

TABLE VII.9.- -Basic dimensions of threaded plug and ring gages .for .American ,Standardtaper pipe thread.s, XPT
Major diameters of plug gages & Pitch diameters of plug and ring gages Minor diameters of ring gages

Nomin-4l
siz of pie
5,~~~~~

e 411
0.05~

a.

w.
+ E

~
.

1
in.

3
in.

4
in.

5
in.

6 in. 0.31217 .40467 .53950 .67450 .83936 i. 04936 1.31422 1.65922 1.89922 2.37422 2.87388 3. 49888 3.99888 4.4988, 5.56198 6.62388 8. 62388 30. 74,88 12.749888 13.99888 15.99888 17.99M88 19.99888 23. 99888

7
in.

8
in.

0
in.

10
in.

11
in.

12
in.

13
in.

14
in.

15
in.

ti6 ------------

4,-----------

S---.------.----------- 14 ........... i4 3t

27 27 38

0.03704 .03704 .05556 . 05556 .07t43 .07343 .03696 .03696 .04696 .096 .12500 .12500 12500 I.2500 . 12500 12500 12500 .12500 12500 .812500 .8 12500 12500
. 12500

0. 2958h .38818 .5143q .64902 .80600 1.01525 1.27154 1.61504 1.85400 2.32593 2.80278 3. 42388 3. 92075 4. 41763 5.47398 6.52935 &51685 10.62357 12.61607 13.85825 15.84575 17.83325 19.82075 23. 79575

0. 31358 .39827 .52R63 .66402 .82W'0 1.03644 1. 29A54 1.64129 1.88025 2.35418 2.84541 3. 47175 3. 97207 4. 47038 5.53255 6.58922 8' 58328 10. 70419 12.70107 13.95588 15.95900 17.95825 19. 95357 23.94419

0.27118 .35351 .47739 .61201 .7W843 .996768 1.21333 1.55713 1.79609 2.26902 2.71953 3.34062 3.83750 4,33138 5.39073 6 44509 8.43359 10. 5453t 12.53283 13.77500 15.76250 17.75000 19.73750 23.71250

0.28118 .37360 .49163 .62701 .77843 .98887 1.23463 1.58338 1.82234 2.29627 2.76216 3.38850 3.88881 4.33712 5.44929 6.50597 8.50003 10.62094 12.61781 13.87262 15.87575 17.87500 19.87031 23.86094

0.28750 .38000 .50250 .63750 .79179 1.00179 1.256.30 1.60133 1.84139 2.31630 2.79062 3.41562 3.91562 4.41562 5.47862 6.54062 8.54062 10.66562 12.66562 13.91562 15.91562 17.91562 19.91562 23.91562

0. 24W5 .33,884 .44039 .57-501 .71086 .92011 1.15572 1.49922 1.73817 2.21111 2.63628 3.25737 3.75425 4.25112 5.30748 6.31284 8. 35034 10. 46206 12.44956 13.69175 15.67925 17.66675 19.65425 23.62925

0.25651 .31893 .45463 .59001 .73086 .94129 1.18072 . 52547 i.76442 2.23836 2.67891 3.31525 3.80.556 4. 31937 5.35604 6.42272 8 41678 10.53768 12.53156 13.78937 15.79250 17.79175 19.78706 23.77768

0.26283 .35533 .49550 .60(0) .74422 .95422 1.19839 1.54339 1.78339 2.25839 2.770737 3.33237 3.83237 4.33237 5. 39,37 6.45737 8.45737 30.58237 12.58237 13.83237 15.83237 17.83237 19.83237 23.83237

(1,00)231 .00231 .0W347 .0(1347 .00446

.00446

0.16 IW .1615 .2278 .240 .320 339 .4110 .420 .420 .436 .682 .766 .821 .844 .937 .958 1.063 . 210 1. 3;0 1. 562 1.812 2.000 2.125 2.375

0.-63131 .26385 .40178 .40778 .53371 .54571 .68278 .70678 .72348 .75652 1. 13750 1.20000 1. 25000 1.3000 1.40630) 1.51250 3.73250 1:92.50) 2.1250( 2.2.500) 2.4.5()0 2.6500( 2.8,5100 3.2.500W

1 11 114 .. 1141 I3 ........ II1i 2...--------------341 24 .....-....... 3 ............ 3 ------4 ----------5 ........... 8 .8 8 8

.W0543 .0W3543 .0(W543 .00543 .00781 .0(1781 .00781 .00781 .0(1781 .0W781 .0W781 .00781 .003781 .(783 .00783 00781 .3W3781 .00783

S--------------8 8 ........... .8 0 ........... 8 12 .......... . 34 OD -----I6OD -----I80D)8 20OD ..... 24 OD ....... .--

8.

.12500

These dimensions are based on a crest truncation of 0.1p for pipe threid gages, which insures bearing of the gage on the sides of the thread, when the product thread is cut with a slightly dull tool, Instead of at the roots of the

thread.

0.8 b Second plug gage to be larger to provide for major diameters of S'o+0.8 (I 8 at small end, Ei+-- at gaging notch, and I~,+_-. at large end,

14

INK ft="7.
-.

DIRECT MEASUREMENT.-Taper

8^41C smZ

MAX SIZE

MIN

smz

Fiauati V[I.8.- Gaging internal taper threads.

on the product are regularly checked only by gaging, but where a more exact chieck may be needed onl threaded pipe made of steel, wro~ughlt iron, or brass, and on other threadedproducts of steel, direct measurement of threads may be specified. 8. GAGINGI OF STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS.-(a) Type8 of gage8.-Gagcs to properly control the production of these straight threads should be either straight "go" and "not go" gages or the regular .Americani Standard taper pipe thread gages as indlicated below. (b) (J8e of straigIht and taper gages.---Straiglit ''go'' and ''not go'' gages should be used for all types of threaded joints where both the external anl(l internal threads are straight. Taper plug gages may be used for the internal threads of all types of mechanical joints where the external thread is taperedl and the internal thread is straight.

pipe threads

TABLE

VII.1 0.- Tolerances for American Standard reference and inspection (working) taper pipe thread plug and ring gages,
NPT
Tolerance on major diameter I Tolerance on minor diam. eter 9 Standoff hetwee, IPlug and ring gages at gaeIng notch for
di-tlmensions at opplosite

Nominal pi1pe size

Threads per Inch

Toler' ance on pitch diameter

Tolerance on lead b, d

Tolerance on half angle

Tolerance on taper -, *

Total cumulative tolerances on pitch diameter

Plugs

Rings

P'lugs

Rings

Plugs

Rings

Plugs

Rings

Plugs

Rings

"xtreme tolerance
limits 14 in. 0.032 .032 .031; .03i .3 .033 .047 .047 .047 .047 .059 .059 .059 .059 0, . 059 .059 .059 0 . 76 .059 .076 .076 .076

12 in.

3 in.

4 in. 0.0002 .0002 .0W02 .0002 .0002 .0002 00 .0003 .0003 .0003 .0004 .0004 .0004 .0004 .04 .0004 .0004 .0004 .0004 .0005 .0005 .0005 .0005 .0005

5 in.

6
mini.

8
mn.

9 in. 0.0006 .0006 .000 .0007 .0009 .009 01 .0012 .00 12 .0012 .0014 .0014 .0014 .0014 .0014 014 .0014 .00 14 .0014 .00 14 .00141 .0014 .0014 .0014

10 in. 0.0004 .0004 .0006 .0006 .0010 .0010 01 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0016 .0016 .0016 .0016 .16 .0020 .0016 .0020 .003D .0030 .0030 .003W .0030

11 in. 0.0004 .0004 .0006 . 0006 .0010

12

13 in. 0.00118 .00118 .00134 .00134 .00142 .00142 .00170 010.4 .00170 .001 70 .002110 .00211 .00211 .021 ,0021 .00211 .00211 .010211 .00)2111 .00271 278 1 .00127 .00271 .071

!16e---------------27 0.0002 44--------------27 .0002 14---------------I19 .0002 i 18------.0002 ----------------14 .0003 -------14 11 W 1--------------1-------------11;6 2- --------------114 -- - - 1 8 21------8 3 ------8 34-------8 6---------------5----------------8 8 8 8 .0003 00 .0003 .0003 .0003 .0003 .0005 .0005 .0005 8 .0005 00 .0005 .0005 .0005 .0004 .0005 .0008 .0008 .0008

=-=-

min.
15 1s 15 15 10 10I 0 10 10 10 1 7O4 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 20 20 20 20 15 1. I 15 15 115 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

0.0003 .000.3 .0003 .000X3 .0003 0(9)3 00 .0004 .0004 .0004 .0 5 .0005 .0005 .00D05 .0005 .05 .0005 .0005 .0005 .0006 .000.5 .0006 .0006 .0006

0.0003 .00D03 .0004 .0004 .0006 .0006 00 .0008 .0008 .0008 .00D08 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 010 .0010 .00, 0 . DI 01 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010

in.
0.00080 .00W8 .00002 .00092 .00097 .00097 .00121 .02 .00J121 . 00121 .00121 .00158 .00158 .00158 .058 .00 15 .00158 .00158 .00158 .00256 06 .00 .00206 .0021)6 .20

10---------------12---------------14 O-------------12D--------8 14 07DY------------8 la 0D ----------- 8 IS OD ------------- 8

.0010 .0010 .00 .001 0 .0010 .0016 .0016 .0016 .0016 .0016 016 .0020 .00203 .020 .003D .00 .002 .0030 I0W O .0030

'aTo

he measured at the gaging notch of plug gage.

&Allowable variation In lead between any two threads In L, 1engt'i of gage

(figs. VII.4 and VII.6). In solving for the correction in diameter for angle deviations, the average

deviation in half angle for the two sides of thread regardless of their signs should be taken, dThe lead and taper on plug and ring gages shall he measured along the pitch line, omitting the imperfect threads at each end. Allowable variation in taper, in Li length oi gage (11ts. VII.4 and V11.). 'Tolerance on major diameter of plug gage at gaging notch, 'Tolerance on minor diameter of ring gage at flarge end. &Maximum possible interchange standoff, any ring against any plug other than Its master plug. may occur when taper deviations are zero and all other dimensions are at opposite extreme tolerance limits. Average standoff should be well within these maximum limits.

XNOT.-The large e'nd of the ring gage~shall be flush with the gaging note', of its master plug gage when assembled handtight within +0).902 in. fosizes isa to 2 In., Inclusive, within =10.003 In. for sizes 21, to 12 In., inclaasIv,,. and within :10.005 in. for Sizes 14 in. and larger. The tolerances for the length L, from small end to gaging notch of the plug gage (ft-s. VIt.4 and VIhS) shall he +0.000 and -o.001) for sizes !16 to 2 in., inclusiv'e, and +0.000 and -0.002 for sizes 26 In. and larger. The tolerances for the over-all thread length L2 of the phlig gage (fies. VII.4 and VhSA) shall be +0.1105 and -01.010 for sizes I'iti in. to 2 in.. Incliasive. and +0.010 and -0.000 for sizes 2i in. and larger. Tolerances for the thickness L, of the ring gage (IIIs. VII.4 and VI.6)) shall be +0.001 and -0.000 for sizes tkt' to 2 in., inclusive, anti +0.(X)2 anti -0.000 for sizes 26 in. and larger.

TABLE

VILI.1-Diameter equivalent of deviation in half included angle for tools and gages4
8 threads 11 t 14 threads 18 threads 27 threads/

~-TOLE~RANCE
/UN

Deviation, &a1 1 1.4 min. -----. --- ---- - -----

per Inch
2

threads per inch per Inch per inch

3 4 in. 0. 00M03 .00006 5 in. 0.00002 00005

per inch
6

LN
-HME

3----------

------6.. ------7.---- -------------8 ---------9 -----0----------II --_ 12 --------------13 ---14 ----------15---------16 ----------17 ----_---18_

0.00006 .00011 00O17 00022 00028 00034 .00039 .00045 .o 00050-.00056 .o 0006200067 00073
.00078

in.

0.00004 .0WN0

in.

.00012
.00016 .00019
.00023

.00010
.00013

0M

in. 0.00002EN -00003

.00007ENAGDVWSH

PP

OFPE

.00010 .00015

.00016
.00019

.00012 .00017 .00020 .00022 .00025 .00027 . 000M .00032 .00035 .00037 .00040 .00042

.00006

.00010EX

ENARE00E0SOWN05AFEE IGCAM RD XEN8TRA FBSCSZ RNLT EA OFBSC IZ

.00027 .00031 .0003M .00039 .00043 . 00047 .00051 .00054 .00058 .00062 .00066

. 0002 .00026 .00029 .00032 .00035 . 0%03 .00042 .00045 .00048 .00051 .00054 .00058 -.00061 .00064 .00067 .00070 00074 .00077 -. 00080 .00083 .00086
-.

.00064
.00069

00095

.00012+ .00013TOEAC .00015 .00017 FACE OF FITTING .00018 . 00020CHME .00022 .00023 POINT OF LAST THREAD .0002.5 SCRATCH ON CHAMFER CONE .00027 .00026 .00030 - 00031 .00033 - 00035 .000 .00038 .000D40 .00041 .00043 .00045
.00046

19.. ------

----

--20.----21 -----22 ....---23.-------24.. --------25 ------ _ 26. --------27. ----- ---28:. --------30...------45 ----- ------

00------101 .00070 00106 -.00074 .00112 .00076 .00117 .00062 .0006 .00123 00129 00134 .00140 00145 00151
.00157

.00045 -.00047 .00050 .00052 .00055 .00057 .00060 .00062 .00065 .00067 .00070 .00075 .00112

PTHLN CENTER OF GAGING NOTCH-

.00089 .00093 .00097 .00101 .00105 .00109 .00117 .00175

NOTE: CENTER OF MAING N07rH SmOuLD INTERSECT FLANK OF THEA AT OR NEAR PITCH LINE.

60 --------

.00166 .00252

.00336 1.00233 1.00192

.00089 .00096 .00144

. 000M0 .00075

ENLARGED VIEW SHOWING CHAMFERED INTERNAL THREAD OF BASIC SIZE Fif-.1RE ViI.9.-Giaging oQfchamifered threads (see par. 6,
NOTE. -The chamifer illustrated is at 4i5' angle and is 2 pitch in depth. However, these details are not requirements and ar given only for informat ion on the illustration shown. The chamfered port ion of thr.nmi., aind the full chamfer cone, are indicated by dotted lines.

.00149

.009

-In solving for the diameter equivalent of angle deviations the average deviation in half angle for the two sides of the thread regardless of thejr signs should he taken. &Diameter equivalent- 1.53812p tan 6a, where Sa-devIatIon in half angle of thread.

TABLE VII.12.---Diameter equivalent of deviation in pitch for tools and gage~s

Deviation, ap 0.00000 0.00001 0.00002 000003 0.00004 6
inl.

0.0000.5

.18100

0.X)0

10.~
01

0I0I0

1 in.
0.o00000 ------------0.00010 -------------0.0 ----- -----0.000 -------0.00040 ------------0.00050 -----------0.00060 -----------... 0.0007 ---- --------0.00060 ------------0.0009.0

2
in. 0.00000 -. 00017 .00035 00--M52 00069 00087 00104 00121 .00139 0058

3
In. 0.00002 :000119 .00038 .00054 .00071
.00088

4
in.

5
sit.

7
in.

89
in. fitl

fit.

in.

0.00003 .00021 .00038 .00055 1 .00073 0009 1 .00107 .00125 00M142 .0159

0.00015 -. 0023 0 . -00040 .00D57 :00074 00092 .00109 .00126 .00144

0. 00007 00024 .00059 -00046 1 - 18194 .00111 .00128 .00145 00163

0. 00009 , 01)26 M43 000 00061 .00078 - 0005 .00113 1 .00130 .001 47 .015I
M0182

0.00010 .0"28 00045 .00062 IxM08 . 00097 .00114

.00132 M!0149

04.81012 " 0211 181047 M4I .0M81 . 48899 .00116 .0033

M01151

0.00014 :M031 OWNS48 OO

.(XX)83

0000 M. M001is .001135 .00152 .00181, .00222 .00239 .0025 .00274 M0291 M413" .40326 M11343 i . 48)3

0.00016 *00033 .00050 0 .00085

-00102

.00106 1 .00123 00M140

.0012D M0137
M0154

0.00100

__

---------

.00173
-0208

.00158 .001 75 I I

.001 77

. 00161 .00178
.00196 .00213 .00230 .00248 .026

.00180

011 .010184 .1102(0 .100218 .00236 .M253 .00270 .M288 I .0035 .01022 MM33
.003.57

.016 .0018 .00203 .00220 .410237 .00=5 .00272 15)249 M0307 .45)324 .4 )341 . (8359

70071

.11
005189 M0206

0.00110 -----------0.00120 ___ ---------0.00130 ----------------0.00140 -------------0.00150 -------------0.00160 _---------2Y77 0.00170 -----------

.00242 i .00260 1 .0029)4

.091 00192 00210; .00227 .00244 .00262 .00279 00296 .M1313 .00331
.040348

M0194 .00211 -. 022 0 .002461 .00263 00261 .00298

.00197 00215 .00232 .010249 .0267 .00284, (N301

.110199 .00217 .00234 .(025 .0268 .00286 .00303

-00320

M0204

.0022 .0041 .00258 .025 M M0293 M0310 .00327 .00345

. 00362

0.00180

------------

00312

M0315.

0.00190--------0.0020 ------ -------

.00329 - 11046

. X 133 . 00350

.M282 .003M .017 .00334 M 13.52

(w3ig

.11036 .a 4835

MM133
.(835

-Diameter equivalent-1.7326p. where ap-deviation In pitch between any two threads.

16

IB

'TOURIU" +*D0oak -0.0000 IN QAW0L,)

0.009 PITCH DIAMIETER AT SMALL ENO 1.5490 -0.0003. MIOR DIAMETER CLEARED 0.009 ALLOWABLE VARIATION IN LEAD BETWEEN ANY TWO THREADS *0.0003

CHECK PLUG THREADS

ENLARGED CROSS SECTION MAJOR rML END OAEE I -P

L1 Ll

li

1.4911

SMALL END OF RING 1.54

STAMP* CHECK FOR MINOR DIAM AT SMALL END OF RING 1.4911

TAPER CHECK PLUG GAGES

TAPMR I IN 16 MEASURED ON DIAMETER TAME TOLERANCE. +0.0006. -0.0000 IN 0.420(L1 ) TAPER. I IN 16 MEASURED ON DIAMETER TAPER TOLERANCE: -0.0012, +0.0000 IN 0.4M0LI)

009

MAJOR DIAMETER AT LARGE END

ALLOWABLE VARIATION IN LEAD BETWEEN ANY TWO THREADS *0.0000

ETWEEN ALLOWABLE VARIATION INLA ANY TWO THREADS *0.0004

PLUG THREADS
ENLARGED CROSS SECTION STAM~MAY I STM.1-1IlPT P.D. AT LAIAE 0F4 OF 0.5504
+0.31

RING THREADS
ENLARGED CROSS SECTION SMALL END OF CHECK PLUGSS BE 0.002 ABOVE OR BELOW THIS SURFACE WHEN ASEBD BY HAND 0.2609 -0.0010 L

COMPONENT

1.58342 STAMP I*-I1PPT P.D.

-

lpFOR

OTHER GAGING

FOR OTHER GAGING

DIMESION SEE
0.25504 -00010O

DIMENSIONS SEE
+O00010

TAPER THREAD PLUG GAGE

TAPER THREAD RING GAGE

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES UNVLESS OTHERWISE SFEaIFIED FiGuiRE VII.1O.-Method of marking and dimensioning taper pipe thread gages.

(c) Gaging pree8uretight joint8.-Taper thread gages shall be used to gage straight internal pipe threads forming part of pressuretight joints where the external thread is tapered. The gaging notch oln the American Standard taper pipe thread plug gage shall come flush N% ith the end of theAmerican Standard coupling straight pipe thread, NPSC, table VII.4, p. 7, or with the bottom of chamfer, if chamfered, allowing a tolerance of one and one-half turns large or small to gage. (d) Gage dimenwions.--The straight "go" and "not go" pflu and ring gages used for checking mechanical joint threads, tables VII.6 ,d VII.7, p. 9 and 10, shall be made to the pitch diaieter limits specified in the product tables in accordance with standard practice for straight thread gages. The minimum major diameter of the "go" thread plug gage shall be equal to the minimum pitch diameter of the internal thread plus an amount equal to 0.649519p. The maximum major be equal to the maximum pitch diameter of the internal thread plus an amount equal to % of 0.649519p (=0.4 33 0 13 p). The maximum minor diameter of the "go" thread ring gage shall be equal to the maximum pitch diameter of the external thread minus an amount equal to 0.64 9 51 9 p. The minimum minor diameter of the "not go" thread ring gage shall be equal to the minimum pitch diameter of the external thread minus an amount equal to % of 0.649519p (=0.433013p). (e) Gage tolerance8.-The tolerances on all gages should be in accordance with the gage tolerances specified for American Standard taper pipe thread, NPT, gages in table VII.10, p. 15.
9. MARKING AND DIMENSIONING OF GAGES.-

The principal uses for this thread during its development were for refrigerant, marine, automotive, and aircraft fuel andoil line fittings, drain and filler plugs, ordnance gas shells, chemical bombs, etc. External Dryseal pipe threads are tapered only. Internal Dryseal pipe threads may be either straight or tapered, as specified. All Dryseal pipe threads are right-hand. 1. THREAD TYPEs.-Dryseal pipe threads are of four types, as follows: Type 1-Dryseal American Standard Taper PipeThread, NPTF Type 2-Dryseal SAE Short Taper Pipe Thread, PTF-SAE SHORT Type 3-Dryseal American Standard Fuel Internal Straight Pipe Thread, NPSF Type 4-Dryseal American Standard Intermediate Internal Straight Pipe Thread, NPSI

diameter of the "not go" thread plug gage shall

2. THREAD DESIGNATIONS.-The above types of Dryseal pipe threads are designated by specifying in sequence the nominal size, number of threads per inch, form (Dryseal), and symbol of the thread series, as follows: 1/8-27 DRYSEAL NPTF 1/8-27 DRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT 1/8-27 DRYSEAL NPSF 1/8-27 DRYSEAL NPSI
Each of the letters in the symbols has a definite significance as follows: N-=-American (National) 2a Standard P=Pipe T=Taper
S=Straight

Each gage shall be marked so as clearly to indicate the nominal size of pipe, threads per inch, and the proper thread series designation as given in the respective section of this standard. Taper pipe thread gages shall be marked and dimensioned in accordance with figure VII.10. SECTION VIII. DRYSEAL AMERICAN STANDARD PIPE THREADS 6
1. INTRODUCTION

F=Fuel and Oil I=Intermediste 3. APPENDIx.-Appendix 7 contains the following additional information on the pipe threads covered by this section: Definitions and letter sy-mbols. Suggested twist drill diameters for drilled hole sizes for Dryseal pipe threads. Pitch diameters of taper pipe threads shown in their relation to El, basic pitch diameter. Special short, PTF-SPL SHORT; special extra short, PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT; fine thread, F-PTF; and special diameter-pitch combination, SPL-sTF, Dryseal pipe thres ds. Dryseal dimensions derived from stperseded2 dimenins o eu000 for the Y 27 size and 0.2000 for the -- size. 18
2. THREAD FORM

The significant feature of these threads is control of trcation at the crest and root to assure metal to metal contact coincident with or prior to flank contac' Contact at the crest and root prevents spiral leaKage and insures pressuretight joints without the use of a lubricant or sealer. See figure VIII.1. If not functionally objectionable, lubricants may be used to minimize the possibility of galling in assembly.
BThis section is substantially in agreement with the present issue of ASA B2.2, "American Stpndard Dryseal Pipe Threads," which is published by the ASME, 29 West 39th Street, New York 18, N.Y. The latest revision should be consulted when referring to this ASA standard.

The angle between the flanks of the thread is 600 when measured on an axial plane and the line bisecting this angle is perpendicular to the axis
2. See p. 1.

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fNTrNAL THREAD

EXTERNAL THREAD FrVWRX V111. 1.-Dryaeal American Standard pipe threads for pressurelight joints.
.NoIL-When threaded joints wre made 'ip wrench tight without lubricant or sealer, it is intended that the Rlanks and the crests and roots shall be in contact

of both the taper and straight threads. Tolerances oil thread elements are described in par. 2, below and given iii table VIII1. 1. The sketches at the head of table VlII.2 give a sectional view of this modified thread form. When the crests and roots of commercially manu-

factured product are examinie( closely, tie~y will be

found li. be slightly rounded at the edges. It 'is intended that the'pipe thlreadls of this form oii produicts shall be acetable when the entire crests and roots lite withiili the- tittimttmlimits
of table V11T.2.6
1. MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE ON PRODucT.-* The maximum allowable variation in the

when gages are screwed up firmly by hand on or in the product. For other types of Dryseal threads smaller tolerances are specified as indicated in tables VIII.14, VIII.20, and VIII.21. Proper allowance shall be made for any variation of the gage from basic dimensions. 2. TOLERANCES ON THREAD ELEMENTS.-TIhe permissible variations in thread elements onl steel products and all pipe made of steel, wrought iron, or brass, exclusive of butt-weld pipe, are given in table VIII.1. This table is a guide for
establishing limits of the thread elements of taps,

dies, and thread chasers.

in table VIII.2.

These limits may be

Limits and' tol-

Dryseal Standard (NPTF) commercial product

required oin product threads.

is 1 turn large or 1 tairn small from the gaging notch on the plug and the gaging face of the ring

erances for crest and root truncations are giveni

IThe crests to Foot0 Of the external and internal threads may he truncated 'either parallel andthe pitch line or paraliei to the axis.
rABLE

Dryseal American Standard threads on pipe and fittings

Threads per inch I __ Taper on pitch line M ax 3 Min 4 in .1111 ~
1

VII1.i1.- Tolerances on taper, lead, and angle for

Nominal pipe size

Lead in length of threadob 5 in.

, 0.00105

__effective

300 half angle of threads 6 depr 1

1

I.in/lff

----46e ---iii_-----_ ------

27 i.0010 V 14

13OI
I'I

,ib

II

.0020

*For sizes 2i in. and larger, the tolerance on lead shall not exceed 0.003 mn. any Inch of thread length. Sizes 1.1 i. I and 2 in. with threads of in , 1k 1 in. shall he suhJect to same lead tolerance spec' peI al the 21.i In. size. ifled11 length greater than for ,b Length of affective thread Is Li, 14 Short, La+L,, or L, Short+L3, as the wae be. ay NoTa.-For tolerances on height of thread ace table V'Ill.2 and for totertinerm .3n pitch diameter see par. 1, p).19.

19

TABLE

VIII.2.-Limits of size on crest and root trncations of Dryseal American Standard external and internal taper pipe threads for pressuretightjoints tvithout lubricant or sealer, A'PTF
// MAXIMUM FLAT /MINMUII MINIMUM FLAT
/

/-MAXIMUM
MINIMUM TRNCATON TRUNATIONN MINIMUM

FLAT FLAT

TRUNCATION

7ROOT/ WORN TOOL CONTOUR /MAXIMUM TRUNCATION

/' MAXIMUM TRUNCATION

WORN TOO CONTOUR

INTERNAL THREAD

WORN TOOL CONTOUR CREST MINIMUM FLAT--

MINIMUM TRUNCATION

EXTERNAL THREAD N

WORN TOOL

IN'
MAXIMUM TRUNCATION TRUNCATION MMAXIMUM

ROO MINIM FLAT FLAT

Threads per inch

Height of sharp V thread,

Height of thread. h Maximum 3 Minimum 4 Minimum 5 6

Truncation.f Maximum 7 8 in. 0.0035 .0052 0043 .0061 .0043 .0061 .0052 .0078 .0069 .0095 Tolerance 9 in. 0.0018 .0017 .0017 .0018 .0017 .0018 .0017 .0026 .0017 .0026

Equivalent width of fiat, F Minimum 10 formula 0.064p .108p 054p .090 .042p .070p .046P .069P .048p .064p it Maximum 12 13 Tolerance 14

H
2

in. in. 0.02685 0.032D08 'jRoot ----.... .0411708Crest 1Root -------.0-8U .0I1 068Crest. 6 Root ......... . . 1 . 0 ,'Crest -------- 9751 061 Crest ---------- -- }-.I10825e qRoot ------_------. .09613

in. formula 0.047p 0 0.02426 R -.094p .03856{ 047p . .078p .036p 0 .060p 1060p .040p .060p .09275 { .055p .042p

in. formula 0.094p 0.0017 0835 .140p .0026 .078p .02,43 .109p .0o}026 .060p .0043 .085p .0635 .0052 090p .002 .05p .0069 .0"76p

in. formula vi. in. 0.0020 0. 108p 0.0040 0.0020 .0040 .162p . 0 0 0020 .0030 . l9,P .000 .0020 .0050 126p 0070 i .0020 .0030 .070p .0050 .0020 0050 .098P ' 70020 . .040 .069p 0 .0020 .0060 .103 .090 .0030 .0060 .064p .0020 . (}0W .08,8P, -..0 0110 .0030

* There Is reason to doubt the practicability of the 8 tpi fiat widths In hard materials on account of the volume of metal to be displaced.

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3. WZCIICATIOPM FOR TYPE 1. DRYSEAL TAPER PIPE THREAD, NPTF

This series of threads app1ie to both external and internal threads of fuflellngth anod is suitable for pipe joints in practically every type of service, These threads are generally conceded to be superior for strength and seal. Use of the internal tapered

thread in hard or brittle Materials having thin sections will minimize trouble from fracture. Dimensional data for these threads are given in table V111.4. * Lmitation of assembly among the various types of Dryseal standard and SAE SHORT threads shown in this section is given in table V111.3.

*TABLU VIII. 3.-Recommended limitation of assembly amtog the various types of standard Dryseal threads#
[N~ora This revision does not change the table technically.)

External Dryseal thread: Type 1 Table 2 Description a NPTF (tapered), ext. thd. Type 4

For sssembl) with Internal Dryseal thread: Table 5 Description 6

VIII.4 I -----------

NPTF (tapered) int. thd. VIII. ----------------PTF-SAE SHOIAT (tapered), int. thd. 2b,d4-----------------VII1.o NPOF (straigt), Int. thd. I.--------V11I.7 : NPSI (straight), tnt. thd. 4*.,'------VIit 4----------------- VIIi.8 VUL4 I ------------NPSI (straight) tnt thd. NPTF (taperedi, tnt. thd.

2b,--------------------

V11i.5

PTF-SAE SHORT (tapered), ext. thd.

*Interchangeability between Dryseal threads shown in this section and Dryseal special threads, PTF-SPL SHORT and PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT, is given in table 7.9. p. leg. An assembly with straight internal piethreads and taper external pipe threads is frequently more advantageous than an all taper thread assembly, psrticularly in automotive and other economy allied industries wherethreads areand rapid production are paaont connot used In assemblies in wicho th sieain.Dryseal straight pipe, threads. components have 6 Trouble-free assemblies and pressuretight Joints without the use of lubricant or sealer can best be assured where both components are threaded with NPTF (full length) threads. This should he considered before specifying PTF-SAE external or internal threads. PTF-SAR SHORT external threads are primarily intended for assembly wih tyne 4 NP'S1 internal threads but can also be used with typ~e I %TPTF

internal threads. They are not designed for, and at extreme tolerance limits may not assemble with, type 2 PTFSAE 81HORT Internal threads or type 3 PS F internal threads. w' PT?-SAE SHORT internal threads are primarily intended for assembly wth type 1 NPTF external threads. They are not designed for, and at extreme tolerance limits may not assemble with, type 2 PTF-SAE SFhORT etraltra ; There is no external thread for the NPSF or VPSI types of threads. INPSI internal threads are primarily intended for assembly with type 2 PTF-SAE SMORT external threads but will also assemble with full lengith type 1 NPTF external threads. *gSee table 7.9, p. 109, for limitation of assembly with other series Dryseal threads.

21

T ADL8 VIII.4.-Baic dimensiona of Drysal American Slandard taper pipe thread, .VPTF

SAl

1M + 001 TUM "Ll. TOAMO

"**AT WsT. NM,. Tho. P.O.

La+ (3o APUOXiJ AT

oML1.Tft Pik.

--

L +IO

TOUNFILL TJM1AD--80 L eI

to (APPUOXJ K IN

NPF I E LTERNAL THREA

(SEE TABLE VIII.I7)

(SEE TABLE VIII.15)

S izc

Pitch, p

Pitch Pitch Vanish thds, Shoul. Internal basic iamemtmi diametewL Bxtenaal I' V, plus full thd der External thread full thread at end of atand o Hand engagebasicfll tolerance plu length, for draw length, external int j ment, L thread length s.houlder ,W+ U.(-L,) (L.+14)

Outside diameter of

Outside diameter of

trd,
1 2 3 ha. 0.27116 .36351 .47739 .61201 .75843 .e7m6 1.213M 1.55713 .790 2.211 2.71953 &340=

thread.
Ad 4 h 0.28118 .37360 .49163 .62701 .77843 .98887 1.23M3 1.513 1.6 82234 2.2907 2.7M16 3.38850 5 i.sn. 0.160 .1613 .2278 .240 .320 .339 .400 .42D .420 .436 .6( .706 6 * 4.32 4.23 4.10 4.32 4.45 4.75 4.60 4.63 4.83 5.01 5.46 6.13 7

Le
8

ance. 0'+3p )
9 10

approx.) 11 in. 0.3750 .2370 .5W65 . M5 .7500 .7500 .9375 .986 1.0000 1.0312 1.5156 1.5781 12 in. 0.1011 .1024 .1740 .1678 .2137 .2067 .321 .2986 .302 .3205 .4555 .4340 13 t. 2.73 2.76 3.13 14 Il. 0.2711 .2726 .3945 .4067 .5343 .5583 .6609 .W800 15 tfd. 7.32 7.36 7.10 7.32 7.48 7.75 7.60 7.83 7.P3 8.01 &.46 9.13

3p,

fitting,
A, 16 in. 0.315 .407 .546 .0681 .6N0 .1 06 1.327 1.672 1.912 2.387 2.063 3.518

pipe
17 is. 0.3125 .405 .540 .675 . Q0 1.0W 1.315 1.60 1.900 2.375 2. 7,M 3.&'53O

ha. is--27 ........... 0.02704 -rd27 -----------.. 0 4. -18 ----------056 0 % -18 ........... . OU -14 ...........-. -i Ao -14 ------------. I -ItM ......... M--1l11 --------14-W2lt- ......... 2 -11!2 --------2-l--. 3 -- ............ 07143 07148 . M0 0696 . ~ 0696 1200 .12300

.in. 0.2611 .21130 .4018 .4078 . 327 .W457 .6801 .7068 .7235 .7M56 1.1375 1.2000

7.06 7.12 7.23 7.34 7.47 7.64 7.85 8.13 8.22 8.70 9.10 9.60

0.1139 .1112 .1607 . IR47 .2163 .2043 .2M47 .260 .2765 .2747 .3781 .3781

thi & 075 &3072 2.802 2.791 &026 2.9110 2.929 3.013 3.180 3.150 &3025 3.025

3.02
2.99 2.89 3.25 &3.0

&49 .6109 &36 .A0 &44 1.0670 & 47 1.1410

* Se merazml pe tapremiedingtable and table VIII.. Fordrilled bole s m M 7,ppendix?7 p. 104. Tab ted external badc fullteMI ngts Include cbsmfers not exceed-

enoe point). Design sie full thread length should equal the internai basic full thread length plus one pitch.
'Ia.DO0

tog one %ad oen-half pitches (threadJ

th

Design si" full thread length

+1)
) p

Tab tcA Internal beal full thread lengths do not Include countersink beyond the intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer cone (gaging refer-

14-(0All

22

4.

CA~TOU VO TYP 2 DRYSUAL UP TIERSAD, PTP4AE 510 XTWUNAL

? u3

-2

1Zxterna threads of this series conform in all resewts 'with the NPTF threads except that the fulf thread length has been shortened by eliminatqug one thread at tile small end for increased clearance and economy of material.

Dimensional date for these thrleads are given In table V1I1.5. Interchangeablity ewe h various types of Drywnal Standard and SAE SHORT tdareads is given in table V111.3. Interchangeability between tile PTF-SAE SHORT, External thiread and Dryseal isitreads, I PTF-SPL SHORT and PTFrP]!! EXTRA SHORT, is given in table 7.9, p. 109.

TABLEI

VIIt.5.-ftaeir dimnensaions of Dryseal SAR Short RPrternal taper pipe thread, PTF-SAtR MUORT, KrIe'iud' HAND ENGAGEMENT Mo SHW + ONM TURN FULL THREAD AT MAX. INT. TN. I P.D.

(SEE ABL V~ TIM

1~ize itchp stea

SEEOTALDER CLEARANC
' Mniu

11
HAND

SHORT)d.
a&dsse full ~plusORI th rpu shudrcei-(hr

4Pmei ------Li

ENGAGEMEn,fN Th~s

hudr

egh

xirn o

trniItena rw hr sot)

ultr egh L shr +

k\nNERe.AT INERA

Shr\3. \th Li\ STRAIGHT

shor

+THREAD

Size

Pith,4 a.t34 of

in. In i. I th 0.d )4 I 4.3

in. .3

Ihds n. lds 3ng.32 fun24 d6.05

in.~ lhds, lr toler2 plu

in. It.54

i f

n. fds i lll draw2.hread7 ] or41

fd .3

.3d

4-l8...... 4h-.18_414....07143 I-lo 114-M-k ........... 2 ------3-8 ...... . .

o.i27 .CH55 .am" Ira 143 41WN

0.13704 03.18 .111 .4~10111 .2278 I .61548 .2404 .762119 .9W7214 I06 M 4291 1.MIT% .3204 ..344 .41N) .4244

4.36 4. 10 4.32

.1)41 .1722 .1844

3.3 * 3.111 3.32

0.22411 .3462 .3.522

6.012 0.0261 2.5I0 It.23 .4314M 2.50 6.34 .1389 2.540 &47 &44 664 6.145 7.13 7.32 7.7 0 14.10 14.60 .17146 .1786 .2174 .2174 .21-4 ,21,74 .3125 .31M5 2.50 2.50 2.50l 2.50 2.4 2.50 2..44 2.50

. 314 0.1011 fr 2.73 0.27,11 .41451 .17411 1 3.131 ..0445 .491 11 .416784 3.02 .4067, .&528 .84132' .8672
.14534

7.36 7.10 7.32 7.48 775 7.41M 7. 8.3 7.86I 14.01 14.46 44.13

4.484 24146 4.75 .27 4.41114.3130 4.91 .33.30 4,143 5.111 5.464 . 1L 3 .33M30 .3490 . .515W0 .44114

3'441 .4623 .75 3.64A) Mg51 3.143 .61981 :.1 4.01 4.46 5.13 .6.1MIA WAS44 1.0125 1M.050

I.6409

.2137 I.21)(67 .2M41 .2W11

2.99 2.99 3.25 3.30

534.
.664)44

.6104

I .0'6414 1.840132 1.424) .8 6I227445 1.436 .210I272M3 W412 .12100 3 44 .4M; 6

.30M3 Will46 .320M 1.32-50 .45M5 1.31475 .4344

3.414 .680 3.69 .6969 3. 64 1-070) 3.47, 1.1410

41046 asoe

w italseolffations prceding tables and table Vila. For driled me appendix 7, p. 104 'Tabulated external badle fail thread length include chanifers not exceted la n-hl pthe hras nead Design size full thread bugh hold qul heexternal batl =eadl length plus one pitch. * ThullutIntrijl hslelull thireaud lengitt" do not include. countersink heyond ilte Intersection or tile pitch line and the chamfer etme (Iniging refer.

Bee am g

Poc.. jIolul. Design si?.s full thretw Iettgtt -choulffeit ( full t Cencliletigtl. pluts oie ldtch. *d Es short -D-m5~l8)

li. t4i1writj-ruiIjI MINIsi

14sot

08

58)

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S. SPECIFICATIONS FOR TYPE 2, DRYSEAL TAPER PIPE THREAD, PTF-SAE SHORT, INTERNAL

Internal threads of this series conform in all respects with NPTF threads except that the full thread length has been shortened by eliminating one thread at the large end.

table VITI.6. Interchangeabilitv between the various types of Dryseal standard and SAE SHORT threads is given in table VIII.3. Interchangeability between the PTF-SAE SHORT, Internal thread and Dryseal special threads, PTFSPL SHORT and PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT, is given in table 7.9, p. 109.

Dimensional data for these threads are givent in

TABMI.E VIII.6.-Basic dimensions of Dryseol SAR Short Internal taper pipe th read, PTF-SiR SHORT, Internal-

HAND ENGAGEMIENT CL SHORT)+ L& 1 + ONE TURN FULL THREAD

-AT

MAX. INT. TWO. P.D.

L~s ~

ENGAGEMENT

-C

SOT

E, I

CoCE,

SHORT)

(SEE TABLE

Vill. 7)

(SEE TABLE VIII.4)1

size

Pitch, p

diametter at end of int thed(LI

R,

Pitch

Li

Hand engagemnenl L, short

internal hasic 4 full thread length,

Hl

s"hort'
34

short

+L3)

for SAE short

tapl

et

5 thdr 4.32 4.3 4.0 4.32 4.4) 4.75

7 theds 3.2i24 3.36 I.it.

to

Itn

tio-27 I j_14..----..-...

-A7 --......-

3f -.4-1 ... ..... _..... _ _

-. .

in. in. 0.27887 0.03704 .0704 .37129 055%6 .488115 05556OM .62354 .07143 07143 .77397 .98441

in. 0.1W0 .161 .240 .320 .339 .420

in.

.2278

0.1230 .1244 1 .722 .1844 .24R6 .2676 .33

3.10
3.32 3.48 3.75

.3389
.3511 .4M2 .4819

.23W

tda .2 IL.36

&.10
6.32 6.48 6.75 6.83

in,. 046 .457)) .6722 .6K44 .9915 .9105

I-1l1 ;2..................................0696 .08906 Oi 8696 12500 .12500

.1~I1.......08696 1.3779 2-111i...... ...... 2-8_ - -S-.....................................--

1.23320

.401

4.6

4893 4.83 5.01 5.46 6.13

.3130.
.3330 .3490 .70 .6410

3.60
3.83 3.83 4.01 4:46 5.13

.3739

5.39

6.60
&.83 7.01 7.46 9.13

1.0956

1.115M 1.1156 1.1316 1.am1 1.6

--

--

1.81691 2.29M8 2.75405 3.38069

.420 .436 .682 .766

5939 6099 '9320 1.0160

& Tabulated Internal Qsic full thread lengths do not include countersink heyond the intersection of the pitch line and thecehamnfrr cone (gaiting refer.

preceding tables and table VilI. 3. For drilled Bee wlese " hole general specifications104. appendix 7 p

ence point). Design size full thread length should eqital the internal basic full
thread length pit's one pitch. *I E, short -Be short+O.0625Lt short.

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6. SPUCIFICATIONS FOR TYPR 3, DRYSEAL FUEL INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREAD, NPSF

7. SPECIFICATIONS FOR TYPE 4, DRYSEAL INTERMEDIATE INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE

(cylindrical) Threads of this series are straight instead of tapered. They are generally used in soft or ductile materials which will adjust at, assembly to the taper of external threads but may also be used in hard or brittle materials where the section is heavy. Dimensional data for these threads are given in table VIII.7. Interchangeability between the various types of Dryseal standard and SAE SHORT threads is given in table VIII.3. Interchangeability between the NPSF thread and Dryseal speial threads, PTF-SPL SHORT and P'TF-SPL EXTRA SHORT, is given in table 7.9, p. 109.
TABLE

THREAD, NPSI

Threads of this series are straight (cylindrical) instead of tapered. They are generally used in hard or brittle materials where the section is heavy and where there is little expansion at assembly with the external taper threads. Dimensional data for these threads are given ill table VIII.8. Interchangeability between the various types of Dryseal threads is given in table V1II.3. Interchangeability between the NPSI thread and Dryseal special thlreads, PTF-SPL SHORT and PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT is given in table 7.9, p. 109.

VIII.7.-Dryseal American Standard fuel internal straight pipe thread limits, NPSFPitch diameter A
Size

TABLE

V111.8.--Dryseal American Standard intermediate internal straight pipe thread limits, .VNPI,%
Pitch diameter
Size ....
A

Minor , diameter --Mmax in 4

Design size a
minimum length

diameter
Miin 4 In. 0,.25.5 ,3429 .4457 ,5811 .7180 .9283 imv 1.165. ,

Minor %

s
size # mini. mum length of full
Design

Max d. ! 2

Mtinf 3

of full thread

a, 1
i

Min. 3 . O.2791 .3715 .46 .6240 .7745 .9850 1.2338 ,

thread

5 in.5

6 FdR. 8.44 8.44 8.44 i 9.00 9.19 9. 19 8.98 For

5 in. 'i, 5i' 1`3z 1i 21321

6 WIS. 8.44 8.44 8.44 9.00 9.19 9.19 8.98

in.
4-27 ,4 18. 0.2803 .3727 .4904 .6257 .767 74-i1 .9872 1236 0.2768 3692 .4852 .6205 7700 . 12284 02482 3406 .4422 .5776 7133 .923 "0 11600

5i

. 6v
i2

i,-27 i--27 4,-18 -3f--18 ..

.
-----

..

0. 2826 t 3750 4938 .6292 7812 .99172420

1 .. zM

4-14.

.-14-14 14-14_........... -11 4---..........-1.

',ee general specifications preceding the tables and table VIII.3.

See general specifications preceding tables and table V 11.3.

For drilled

drilled hole sizes see appendix 7, p. 104. bThe pitch diameter of the tapped hole as indicated by the taper plug gage is slightly larger than the valueq given due to the gage having to enter approximately U turn to engage first full thread. IAs the Dryseal American Standard pipe thread form is maintained, the major and minor diameters of the internal thread vary with the pitch diameter. SCol. 2 is the same as the E, pitch diameter of thread at large end of internal thread (table VIII.4) minus (small) Al thread taper. ' Taps that produce tapped holes to the above limits in cast iron, steel, and brass will produce tapped holes approximately 0.001 in. smaller in zinc and similar soft metals. Plug-gage turns engagement should he reduced accordingly. Column 3 is column 2 reduced by I . turns. 'Tabulated internal full thread lengths do not include countersink beyond the intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer cone (gaging reference point).

hole sizes see appendix 7, p. 104. b The pitch diameter of the tapped hole as indicated by the taper plug gage is slightly larger than the values given due to the gage having to enter approximately 41 turn to engage first full thread. ' As the 1)ryseal American Standard pipe thread form is maintained, the major and minor diameters of the internal thread vary with the pitch diameter. , Column 2 is the E, pitch diameter of thread at large end of internal thread (table VIII.4) plus (large) s thread taper. , Taps that produce tapped holes to the above limits in cast iron, steel, and brass will produce tapped holes approximately 0.00t in. smaller in zinc and similar soft metals. Plug-gage turns engagement should be reduced accordingly. f Column 3 is column 2 reduced by I . turns. e Internal thread tabulated full thread lengths do not include countersink beyond the intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer cone (gaging reference point).

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8. GAGES AND GAGE TOLERANCES

3.

GAGING OF DRYSEAL PIPE

THREADs.-The

1. DESIGN OF GAGEs.-Gages for Dryseal pipe threads should conform %ith the dimensions for the gages sho'n herein. The thread form shall conform to that specified in par. 2, p. 18 except that crests of the threads on the plug and ring gages shall be truncated 0. 2 0p to 0.25p. These truncations will be as shown in table VIII.9. The form of the root clearance for the gages is optional. Tolerances on dimensions other than truncation shall conform to those specified in table VIII.10.
2.
RELATION OF

TO PITCH DIAMETER TOLERANCES OF GAGES.-When it is necessary to compute from measurements the decimal part of a turn that a gage varies from the basic dimensions, which is required for master and reference gages, tables VI1.1 1 and VII.12, p. 16, should be used. Table VII.11 gives the corrections in diameter equivalents for angle deviations and table VII.12 gives the diameter equivalents for lead deviations. These values are always added to the pitch diameter in the case of external threads and subtracted in the case of internal threads regardless of whether or not the lead or angle deviations are plus or minus. The diameter equivalents for lead and angle deviations plus the pitch diameter * deviation multi p9lied by 16 gives the longitudinal variation from basic at the gaging notch. This longitudinal variation divided by the pitch equals the decimal part of a turn that the gage varies from basic at the gaging notch.

LEAD AND ANGLE DEVIATIONS

three accepted methods of gaging Dryseal pipe threads with threaded plug and ring gages are: (a) Position method of gaging with basicnotch gages, (b) Limit method of gaging with step-limit gages, and (c) Turns-engagement method of gaging with basic-notch or step-limit gages. All methods of gaging external Drvseal threads involve the use of two ring threadl gages, the (L,) thin-ring thread gage for checking the virtual diameter over the hand engagement of (LI) thread length and the (L2 ) full ring gage for checking the virtual diameter over the remainder of the full thread length and the taper over the full thread length. All methods of gaging internal Drvseal threads involve the use of two plug thread gages, the (L,) plug thread gage for checking the virtual diameter over the hand engagement or (L , ) thread length and the (L3 ) plug thread gage for checking virtual
TABLE

VIII.9-Crest truncation of threads of Iryseal pipe thread gages thread__aes

Truncation Threads per inch ......

Max
-

Min

1 .......... ...
.... .. . .

its.
27_
14

in.
3 0.0074
0143 .0o74 0250

---........

14 ...

.... 0217

..-.---- .... &_---- .------

.12

__

26

TA&Lx

VIII.1@.-T.I.akeae for rfereae ansd inepwfio. (vwokimg) plug and ringq gpep,
Timesem eleams . ~. an olrms a baf Tollemri- Te=Sodlv~r4__

XPTF
Standoli hetween plog and rhng = gag.PS
notc for_

akeinToelroleane a

NomimaI pipe
Ain

Tbreals
per

MAb

-paan
p" &_

TakeTota cumulative GODammn on m tolerances on minor di- pitch diameter gater I amete Plug Rings Plugs Rings

Plop.

Rings

Plugs

Minls

Plugs

Rkng

A = . &ac limitsA

1
I.

2
27 27. 15 Is 14 14 1102 10t4 110t 1024 .a

3
lin.

4
is.

S
lI.

6
min

7
min

a
in.

9
lin.

10
in.

11
in.

12
iII.

is
din.

14
in.

-_---.... ....... ------ _ M.-........... -----_ --------------IV4 ------.1 ........ 2............... 214-.----------

3...............a

&0=00 &M01 0.000311 .0038 AMl .0003 .0ONO .00011 .0002 .0009 a .0001 .0006 .01001 .00011 .0001 .0002 .0003 .01)4 .0=0 .00M .0004 .0M0 .001011 .0M .000 .004 .011111 .000 .0004 .00 ONG 004 A000 .01016 .00104 .000

1 Is is i003 s t0 10 10 10 10 I0 7 7

20 0.0003 3 0ONO 30 .000 20 .0004 13 .0006 13 .000 .0006 Is .0006 13 is .000N 15 .0006 10 .0010 t0 .0010

0.0006 .0006 .0007 .0007 .0owe .0009 .0012 .0012 .0012 .0012 .0014 .0014

ea.0019 *&.00191 .0Will .0019 .011111 .M .00M .0am; .0036 0036 AM3 .00111 .04 .0036 .0036 .004 .006 .0036 .00111 .0043 A00M AM00 '.00111 .0M0

0. 300 o00118 .0O1lS .000110 .oo11 .00084 .00092 .0013.4 .000117 .00142 .00010 .00D142 .00170 .00121 .0017o .00121 00121 .00170 .00121 00170 t.A .300211 .001311 .21

0.082 .032 . .036 .0on AN3 .047 .047 .047 .047 .099 .083 A

*To be measured at the gaing notch of plugt gsm. Allowable variation In lead between any two threads in Li length of gage. *In solving for the aorret Ion in diameter for angle, devilations, the average deviation In halt 5ngle, for the two siden of thread regardlves of their signs should be taken. d The lead and tape on plug and ring gage shall he measured along the It" Mae, omitting the Inperkvt threads at each end. *Allowable variation In taper in L, length of gage. I'Tolerance on majir diameter of plugt gage at gagling notch. s Tolemnr ancn minor diameter of rngAg at barge end, 4,Maxinum possible Interchange rtandff. sny ring against any pilus othe~r

than Its master plug. may orcur when tatper deviations are zern and all other dimensions are at opposite extreme tolerance limits. .eragv standolt should he well within these maximum limits. og-etlnrsotelghLuommaentggigotoih ndedttaigotote oeaosotelntLfo .R-h 02 1)1 gage shall he +0.000 and -0.001 for sizes e to. In.. inclusive, and +0.000 and -0.002 fo elmes 214 In. and larger. The toleranee. for the overall thread legh Ls of the plug gaga shall he +0.40)5 and -0.000 for sizv% fs to 2 in.. it:ruvdve. and +41.010 -00011 for sizes 214 In. and larer. Tolerances for and the thickness L, of the ring gae shall he -OA.4MM +0011l for sIze-s is to and 2 In., Imel.. and -0.000 and +0A112 For size%214 in. and larer.

diameter of the thread beyond the hand engagemelit leng~th all( taper over tile full thread length, As indicatedl in thie separate descriptionls of tile various gaging methlods, coordination of tile two ring thread gages for externial thlreads alid coordinlationl of tile two plug thlreadl gages for initernlal threads control and cheek tihread taper anlid lengthl. Tile gages cannot be correlated, however, for external threads of minimum virtual dijameter or internal tihreads of ma~ximum virtual dhiameter 1111lefM tite (eIgil size full thlread lengtih of tile thlreads is one 'thiread lon~ger thean basic full thread length. Inspectionl (working) gages shlould not be used if wornl bey-ond tihe basic dimensions by more tihanl 34 tulrn (thiread). It is recommellded tilat thle stanldoff from tlile reference gage be determinedi for eacih inspectionl (working) gage alld tilat values bte taken into consideration whlen tile gage is used. All gages for Dryseal threads sihould be kept under careful surveillance alnd tile standoff vaRlue revised as the gage wears. The tihreads of tools and tile thlreads of a percenltage of tile product or casts ill tile case of internlal thread~s should be proje'ctedi as a ciheck onl thread form :!1(1 trunlcation. Althoulgh projection is stron~gly re'commendetdt, tilt trunceationl at major diameter of in~ternlal thlread anti minor diameter of external tihread may het cileeked repeivt'ly with special plug &it([ rinlg gage's withl tiraiangle reduced to c'lear tile Hlank of tilt thlreads; slid1 thet truncltationl at minor diiamete'r of internal taper tilreadl still major diameter of ex-

with plain taper plug gages and plain taper ring gages.. Internal straight thread truncation at minor diameter may be checked with plain* cylindrical plug gages. (a) Position ,nrtAod of qlaqinq with basie--notch yages.-The positionl methlod of gaging Dryseal threads witil plug thread and ring t~ireati gag~es is a visual ciheek of tile position of tile gages in relatioll to tile produlct. It inIvolves estimating the positionl of a notch or step oil tile thread gages in relationl to tile gaging poin~t of tile product -%-ithiil tile allow able tolerance. Wihile tile methlod is tile same as tihat used for years past ill chleckinlg con~venltional pipe threads without tile Dryscal feature, the gages are tlifferent with respect to truncltationI of thlreadis, the crests of tile threads at tile mnilor diameter of the rinig gages andt tile major diameter of thle pluig gages being truncated to a greater extenlt to clear
tile increased truncation of tilt' product thread.

Another distinction is tilat tile Dryseal (L2 ) rinlg

tenlal taper thrtead may- be

icl((k('d respectively

is coullterbored larger tihanl tile thread diameter at the small end, a distance equal to tile (LI) thread It'lgtil minus oil(t pitch. C'onventional rin~gs anld plugs, hlowever. may lbe converted to Drvseal by grinding tile crests to conlform n1itil tile, widtht *of flats specfipd for Drysteal gages, andt grinding a countebor~ei ill tilt' (L2 ) ring gage. Tile gages are turned or stre'wed ilaldtigilt inito or onlto tile threaded product, thet positionl of tile gap' notchl ill relation to tilt' product refertence point being nloted to de(te'rminet wihethetr tile stanidoff exceeds tilt allowable tole'ranlce'. Allowance mulst be made for excessive' chlamfter at tile small

27

TABLE VIII.)l. -Position method of gaging Dryseal pipe threads with basic-notch gages
Threads are within
Gaging applicable toance when the product reference point is flush with the gage ances:

the allowable toler-

Thread to be gaged

Gaged with-

reference point within the following toler-

end of the external threads and the large end of internal threads, the product reference point inI the first instance being the beginning of the first thread on the chamfer, and in tile second instance being the intersection of the pitch cone and the o xiate chamfer cOle., i.e., approxmate_.l pitch below point of last scratch on chamfer (-one (see fig.

VIII.2).
table V 111.11 for tile gages to be used on the

S_-See
2

4
Table bvi.15 All sizes

,
Plus

DrNPTF xtenmal

) Tand (L.) NPTF (Ls)

not-h
Dryseal
ring thread

pls(small)

Minus (lage) turn I turn I Minus

I

various types of Dryseal threads and for the gaging tolerances to be applied. ~ ' Limit (b) Lmt~"-method of gaging uith 8step-imit gar/ele.The limit method of gaging Dryseal pipe tlhreads
with step-limit plug thread and ring thread gages
is a visual check of the position of the gages in

D---ea-

F-SAZ SHORT.

All siz

Plus (small)

0 turn

1t turn,

(large)
-

exteral

gags

S_-for
Threads are within the allowable tolerance when the point is flush

product reference

relation to the product. Plug and ring gages with maximum and minimum limit notches are provided the different thread types. The location of the limit notches on the % anldl % ill. plugs elimilnates the necessity for gaging correction.

with the gage notch within the following tolerances: TABLE VIII. 12.-Limit method of gaging Dryseal pipe

DRYSEAL I NPTF (LI)

NPTF, internal basicnotch Dryseal plug
thread

Table
VIII.16 and Table VIII.t7

All sizes

Plus

(large) I turn

Minus (small) I turn Thread to be gaged

- - --- ---

threads with step-limit gages I

Gaged with:
2
*

Remarks

gageI and
NPTF (La)
-

1 All sizes Plus (large) 0 turn Minus (small) i 2 turns DRYSEAL NPTF, external

4 Table VI1i8l Table VIIt.19 Table VII1.22 Table VIII.23

DRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT, internal

basicnotch Dryseal plug thread

gage

NPTF (L0 step-limit l)ryseal ring thread gage and NPTF (L2) step-limit DryReal ring thread gage PTF-SAE (LI Short) steplimit Dryseal ring thread gage and P'TF-SAE (L2 Short) steplimit Dryseal ring thread gage

DRYSEAL * PTF-SAE SHORT, external

-DRYS-EAL

NPTF (L,) step-limit Dryseal plug thread gage and NPTF (Li) step-limit Dryseal plug thread gage I'TF-SAE (LI P limit Dryseal gage and PTF-SAE (L2 limit Dryseal gage Short) stepplug thread Short) stepplug thread

DRYSEAI, NPSF, internal

DRYSEAL NPSI. Internal

NPTF (Li) basicnotch Dryseal plug thread gage

Table VIii.li

All sizes

Plus (large) o turn ,

Minus (small) Vu turns Minus (small) ;2 turn

NPTF, internal

Table \'III.20 Table VIl .21 Table VIII.24 Table ViII.25

All sizes

I Plus

(large) I turn

IDRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT, internal

Threads are within the allowable tolerance when the product reference point is on or between the limit notches.

DRYSEAL NPSF, internal

DRYSEAL PSI,

&

NPSF (Li Short) step-limit Dryseal plug thread gage

Table VIII.24

__N

As a check on taper, the (L0) and (L2) ring thread gages shall gage the same within kt turn. , As a check on taper, the (I,) and (L 3 ) plug gages shall gage the same with relation to their respective notches within 12 turn. pAs depth is gaged without regard to gage notches, any ofthe (L0J Dryseal plug thread gages may he used to check the full thread length of internal straight pipe threads,

internal

NPSI (L0 step-limit Dryseal plug thread gage

Table VIII.26V

* As a check on taper, the gages shall gage the same with relation to their respective notches within 12 turn. AAs depth isgaged without regard to limit notches, any ofthe () l)ryseal plug thread gages may be used to check the full threadl length or internal straight pipe threads.

28

'-- EML M

---

FACE

-CHAMFER
PIPE-END OF PIPE

plug thread and ring thread gages is a tactile check of the losition of the gages in relation to the product. In checking by this method, either the basic-notch or the step-limit gages may be used. The gages are turned or screwed into or onto the threaded product and the turns to remove the gages are counted. This method compensates for gage chamfer and eliminates the variable of

product chamfer.

The basic turns engagement of the (L,) ring

@ MARGW VIEW SHOI1NG 0 0MFERE EXTERNAL THREAD OF BASIC SIZE

thread gages (tables VIII.15, VIII.18, and VIII.22) with Dryseal external taper pipe threads is the
product of the (LI) thread length of the ring gage and the threads per inch, minus one turn to

+
TOLEANCEused

FACE OF FITTING

compensate for chamfer of the external threads

-TTG

otAFe PONT OF LAST THREAD

PITCH LINE

SCRATCH ON CHAMFER CONE %

and chamfer of the ring gages. Values for basic turns engagement are shown in tab'e VIII.13. The basic turns engagement of the (L2) ring VIII.23) with Dryseal external taper pipe threads is the product of the (L 2 ) thread length and the threads per inch, minus 1%I turns to compensate for chamfer of the external threads and the chamfer and taper of the ring gages. Values for basic turns engagement are shown in table VIII.13. The basic turns engagement of the (L,) plug
thread gages (tables VIII.16, thread gages (tables VIII.15, VIII.19, and

CENTER OF GAGING NOTCH-

NOTECENTER OF GAGING SHOULD INTERSECT FLANK OF NOTCH

TWE AT OR NEAR FilH UNE.

VIII.20, VIII.24,

C)
Firas

ENLARGED VIEW SHOWING CHAMFERED INTERNAL THREAD OF BASIC SIZE

and VIII.26) with Dryseal internal pipe threads

V11I.2.-Gaging of chamfered threads (see Pam. 3(a) and 3(b), pp. 27 and 28).

NoT--The chamfer illustrated is at 450 angle and is 2 pitch in depth. llowever. these details awe not requirementsand are given only for Jnformstion on the illustration shown. The chamfered portion of thread, and the full chamfer cone. are indicated hy dotted line%.

is the product of the (LI) thread length (table turn to VIII.4) and the threads per inch, minus %4 compensate for chamfer on plug gages. Values for basic turns engagement are shown in table
VIII.13.

The gages are turned or screwed handtight into prouctrefrene product, the position liit or onto the threadedoin inreltin t th of the product reference point in relation to the limit notches on the gage being noted. Allowance must be made for excessive chamfer at the small end of external threads and the large end of internal threads, the product reference point in the first instance being the beginning of the first thread on the chamfer, and in the second instance being the intersection of the pitch diameter cone an the chamfer cone, i.e., approximately the ured axially, from the point of last scratch on chamfer cone* toward the opposite end of the fitting. See table VJII.12 for the gages to be used on the various types of Dryseal threads and for the gaging tolerances to be applied. (c) Turns-engagement method of gaging with basic-notch or step-limit gages.-The turns-engagement method of gaging threaded products with

The basic turns engagement of the (L) Plug thread with (tables VIII.17, threads VIII.25) gages Dryseal internal pipe VIII.21, is and the plus the pipe (tal th (L,) (LI) thread lent length (table VIII.4) plus three threads, multiplied by the threads per inch, minus / turn to compensate for chamfer and taper on plug gages. Values for basic turns engagement are shown in table VIII.13. table VIII.1fs See See table VIII.t4 for the gages to be used on the various types of Dryseal threads and for the gaging tolerances to be applied. 4. IARKING OF GAGES.-Gages shall be marked as shown in the following examples: Basic-notch %--27 DRYSEAL NPTF(L ) 1 Step-limit 1-11% DRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT (L, Short) Tables VIII.15, VIII.16, and VIII.17 cover basic-notch gages. Tables VIII.18 through VIII.26 cover step-limit gages. The last part of the gage marking is specified on tables VIII.15 through VIII.26.

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TABLE

VIII.13.-Basic turns engagement

Basic turns engagement of gages L, Rings -i-e-ABasicnotch, table V111.15 riteiri Jim t. tables VIII.IS, and V1II.22 3.32 3.36 3. 10 3.32 3.48 3.75 3.60 3.83 All Li plAs VIII.16, VII).20, VIII.,4, and V11I.26

Size

Lrings,
tables ViII.15, VIII.19, and V11lI.21

All I's VIII.17, VIII.21, and V'II.-25

.- 7 2 .-----.27 --------.... 46l-- .......... 18

"-ls--

4-

332 &36 & 10 3.32 &3.48 3.75 3.&0 3.83

580 5.87 5.98 &,09 6.22 6.39 6.60 6.88 7.07 7.45 7.85 8.35

3.82 3.86 3.60 3.82 3.96 4.25 4.10 4.33 4.33 4.51 4.96 5.&63

6.57 6.61 6.35 6.57 6.73 7.00 6.85 7.08 7.06 7.26 7.71 8.38

:2--14 ............. 3j-14 ----------------1--11 ----1.............

I14-1 1. 3.83 3.83 4.01 2-111----------------.4.01 4.46 4.46 ---------- -----2;4-8 &-5.13 &.13 3-8 ---------------

TABLE VIII.14.-Turns-engagement method of gaging Dry-

seal pipe threads with basic-notch or step-limit gages

Thread to be gaged Gaged with: Nominal ' turns engagement equals: 3 Tables VIII.S VIII.18 VIII.10 VIII.22 VIII.32 4 Basic turns engagement One turn leasthan basic turns engagement Basic turns engage. ment One turn lessthan basic turns engagement One turn lessthan basic turns engagement Basic turns engagement Tolerance:

1 I)RYSEAL 6 NPTF, external I)RYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT. external

&

2 Any comblnation of (Li) and (L2) Dryseal ring thread gages

5 Plus (small) I turn

--

0 Minus (large) I turn Minus (large) '.j turn

Plus (small) I turn

I)RYSEALNPTF. internal I)RYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT, internal

Any comblnation of (L,) and (La) Dryseal plug thread gages

VIIII6 VIII.17 VIII)20 VIII.21 VIII.24 VIII.25 VIII.26

Plus (large) I turn Plus (large) 1 turn

Minus (small) I turn Minus (small) 1. turn

IDRYSEAL-1 NPSF, internal

Any of the (Li) Dryseal plug thread gages

VIII.16 VIII.20 VIII.24 VIII.26

Plus (large) I turn

Minus (small) 14turn

l)RYSEAL NPSI, internal

Plus (large) I turn

Minus (small) 14 turn

'See table VIII.13 for basic turns engagement. , As a check on taper, the difference in turns engagement of the (LI) and (L2) Dryseal ring thread gages shall he within 14 turn of the difference between the basic turns engagement of the ring thread gages. As a check on taper, the difference in turns engagement of the (L,) and (L) l)ryseal plug thread gages shall not be less than 214 turns nor more than 33i turns. I As depth is gaged without regard to limit notches, any of the (L3) Dryst-al plug thread gages may he used to check the full thread length of internal straight pipe threads.

30

TAnuL VII.15.--Base dimunsiosn of Drysel Amurican Standardtaper pipe thread (L, a

14) /d basic-uotch ring gages, NPT'F

L,-

20

AI.

*,

;::ll, I II1IS

C3
SM

IA .AIi,,
IN

1 14

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGS, MARK NPTF(Lz) ON THIS SIDE OF GAGE.

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGSMARK NPTF(L I ) ON THIS SIDE OF GAGE.

(Lt) basle-notch full-ring aps is L, Pitch diameter. A 3 on. 0.38750 Minor * Pitch diamdimeter at eter at large end L -p, ,
4 5

(Lt) bade-notch thin -ring gages LI-p C'imn "diamete, B

8

Miner * diameter at Li-p

6

Le

Pitch diameter, Ei 10 in. 0.29118

Minor * diameter at largeend

!1

Pitch diameter, Es
12

Minor diam. eter a. small end

13

2 ---..-.-..---....----- ...................... 4- 18 ---.---- _.-------36-18...... ...............

...

In. 0.36113 261 -. 40178

40778

.2100 . ,M02 .

in. 0. 27M3

.2674 .47651 .61161

in. 0. 278M

6.37120 41816 .(2384 .77396 .I440 1.2320 1.87794

in. 0.28100

'.35408 '. 467 . W768

is. 0. 12296

in.
1. 1%2 212 4 1%2 l'1i ll.G I1asi 2, 2t1.4

'.k144w 6.1722 .1I444 .24887 .256757 .31304 .33304 .33304 .349D04 .35700 .64100

in. 0.1600

k .161, 6.2278 .2400 .3300 .3110 .4000 .4300 .4200 .4316 .6820 .7660

.37200 #,.49163 .62701

in. 0.26392
'. 35634 . 46574 .60112

in. 0.27118

.3651 -. M9 U .4,514 .47739 .612D1 '. I62

In. 0. 29r0

44-14 ................ 1_10i. ....... I14-1-i ...................

.1371 awl4 .. 4571 ........ .0278 79678 728 75868 1.1378M 1 120000

.79179 1.00179 . 2F60 1.00130 1.84130 2.31M 1 792 . 4102

.73650 .9680 1.21577 1.58077

.74067 .95111 1. 19W67 1.8741 1.77637 2126011 2 W16 & 32.324

.77843 .9187 1.22863 1.6M 1.82234 2.29627 176216 3.38880

.74814 .9888 1.19810 1.54285 1.78181 2.25574 1 70591 3.33025

.7W43 .96768 1.21363 1.55713 1.79609 2.20902 2.71953 3.34062

.711514 .98am 1.17110 1.6100 1. 78M 2.264 1128W 3.28=7

14-10I1, ... -. ......2-1.- ................... i -_.......... 3--. ....

..

127577 1.26084 1 "737 1 75424 & 35737 &3.O6

1. B007

1.81900

3v,.

Minor diameter Is hwsed on et

minimum truncation of 0.2np.

'This dimension has heen revise. suhsection 9, appendix 7. 1). 109.

For the %ulerewded dimension &4,v

31

TABLE~ %VII.16.-Ba~icdimens ions

of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (LI) basic-notdib pluig gages, X*PTF

MARKINGS ,MARk NPTF(LI) ON GAGE.

UNDERCUT OPTIONAL WOQ4AMFER TO

Small end Size

--

(laging notch I1'itch diainieter E, Niajor diamneter 7X9

L~ai iz endI Pitch diaui- Major dietcr. VI amneter

La reter, 2 1600
h. 2278
A 6 15 1

~Pitch diamt-'
Eo 4

Major diamneter

1
i 2 .....

- -------- --- ------ -------

-----------

0.6 1

.',18

1.2M

44-18 ------ --------- ----i-

------- -----------

----.

2400

.2W3 .40178 .40778 .533711 54571 .682778 70678 .72348 .7562 1 13750 1.20000

.36351 .47739 .61201 .75843 .96768 1.21363 &.5713 2.26902 2. 71953 i 3.34062

.38077" .5W328 .63790 .79170 1.00095 1. 25416 1 1. .597,66

~49163
.62701 .77843 9W78 1'238613 1.583 w

.28118 330

04.2944

0.2

.9

.30)476

986
1.517,52

.8M) .502.54
.113511

65i.290i 8170 W 1.02214 1.27916 1'. C231 18,8 1.8224 2.33(W4) 2.82041 3.44675

.92 .12M39 .0633 .82.506 1.03506 1. 29W8 1.641KI 1.88183 2.35683 2.84997 3.47397

-------------------------.

--------------------. ---------.. - -----.-. 11~------- ------------- ---------------- ------........................-.... *

32M 3390 '4000 4200

.79179 1.00179 1.252630 1.R01.30 .4130) 1 2.31630i 2.79062 1 3. 41562

.4200 - - --------------. 4360 2i8------- ---------6820 3-8--..--..-..-----------------------..--..----.. 7660 Major diameter is based upo~n crcqt minimnum truncation of 0.20p.

2.30M 2*29627 2.77778 2. 76216 3.39887 1 3.38850

bThis dimension hagt Vecn revised. subsect ion 9, appIendIix 7. 1). 109.

For 1Ia' suliewrsvlad dimension sev

32

TABt.L

V1II. 17.--Bsic dimensions of Dri,#seal AI uerican Standard taper pipe thread (LO) basic-notch p/,g

gages, VPTF

L 3 + L,
G "
IN ADDITION TO REGULAR
MARKINGS . MARK NPTF(L 3 ) ON GAGE.

30"CHAMFER TO MINOR 01A.-

TAPER OR STRAIGHT WITH UNDERCUT OPTIONAL

Relief diameter (b.i+0.0625X4p---513,p-V thd 'Pitchdiam- Major. diam- hgtt-0.020 to 0.02,5 eter, /'Ea eter. 1D below sharp root); F+-O.005, -0.000 i -- -- ----------....... . .... . .. ... -18 -- -----. ..... ....... in. I ). W n 3 0 . 6016 .7451 .9543 1.1973 1. 5408 .1.7798 .... 2.2527 2.6961 3.3172 3 in. 0.2815 .3738 4 in. 0.216 .309

,;mail end

Four tireads, Lil--threads, Blank length, r., (L3+p) (L,+L-)" B

Notch depth, J +0.005, -0.(0w

5 in. 0.1482 .1482

6 in. 0. 2711 ".2726 ".3945 .4067 .5343 .5.533 .609o .6809 .6809 .6969 1.0570 1.1410

78 in. Ai i , 9i '1,in
"

in. 0.030 .030 .030 .030 .040 .040 .050 .050 .050 .050 .050 .050

".4-1
t

-7

.4928

.409
.42

.2222

.6275 .7783 .9876 1.2379 1.5814 1.8203 2.2932 2.7543 3.37,54

.2222 .2857 .2857 .3478 .3478 .5478 .3478 .5000 .5000

--14i--14..-. ....---.-----.1-11 -.............................. 1..a-M-1 - - ------11.-11 ... .. 2-11 - 22--S-----. . 3-8 .....

.676 .886 1 118 1.462 1.701 2.174 2.590 3.214

T 7/A
7,J

. .-.-......

1
N2

- Major diameter is based ulon crest minimum truncation of 0.20p.

" This dimension has been revised. subsection 9, appendix 7, p. 109.

For the superseded dimension see

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TANLN

VIII. 18.-Basic dimeseuionis of Drystal American Standard toper pipe thread (LI) step-Limit thin ring gages, NPTF

IN ADDITION TO NIESULAR
MARNINGS S MARK UPTF(LI) ON THIS SIDIE OF "$IE.

-1L

(L0)step-limit thin-ring gages Size

Lt

pitch dia 1We gMing step

IMin Pitch diameter

gaing step, 4 I. 0.19704 .19854 .39143 .41043 .4869 .8W9 . 601116 .52W9 .80700

La-pP
3 in. 0.12236 .12W4 .24087 .26757

L,+P

Pic diameter, Et 5

IMinor

imtr at large end 6

diameter diameter * at small Iat small end I end c'bore c'hore, Fe 7 Ins. 0.27118 .36351 8
Ix.

Pitch

Minor

Chbore diameter. B

12 li-2---------------------------In* 4 7-- _ --------_---------------34-18-------------------------------------------------

9
"~.

4 -1- _ ................................. WN M 1722 .28 .416 A

3200 .3300

0. 16o0 .1615

ix in. . 0.281181 .37360

in. 0. 2M32 .35W34

.47739

0.2f31 .34=gji

.461W3%
.72514 .981110jh
7A

I~--------- ------------------------------ ---------. %-14--_-------------------------------------------

.77843 .74514 .75943 .088 98W8 .95M . r,68

1- 1%- -----------------------------134-1134-------------------------------------------

4000 .4200

.31304
.33304 .3330W .341104 .55700 .68100

1.23863
1.N=3 1.82234 1.2962 176216 3.388M

1.19810
125574

1.54285

1.21363
1.7960

1.85713

1.17310

1.5160M 1.7UN 86 1228.2

l 1
1'Ie

141------------------------------------.4200 2-11% .........-.......-- -------------- -----------. 4300 2 4------------------------------------6..............20A 3 -8------_---------- ---------------------- ---------.76110 * Minor diameter is hased on crest minimum truncation of O.20p.

1.78181

.89100

170691

3.33025

2.26902 171953
3.34U6

266d28

& 2=7

2'14i
3%j*

34

_77

TABLE

VI11. 19.-Ba~sc dimensions of Dryseal American Standard iaper pipe thread (Ln) setp-Limii full-ring gages, NPTF

MARKINGUMAR

TPF(_

ON THIS SIDE OF 4"E.

(LO)step-limit full-ring gages

%t~ ax

pitch

Minpitc'h

Pitch___-

L2

diaete diameter gaing gaging

%tpt ep

ep

Pitch diameter, lte+

F2

diameter-* at L, from at large

0

Minor en

diameter M I~k.

diameter at small 'boen

Minor

i Li -2p

Ch'ore diameter,

m in PD
7 in. 0.278861 .37129 .62354 9

edB
9 10

2 in. 0.26113 .26W8 .40 "s .40778 3=71 54571 68M7 .70678 .72348 .7N56502 ---1.20000

3 in. 0.22409 .22681 . 34W2 .3.5222 .461226 .47428 .59582 .61982 .63652 .1:G 1.02o 1.07500

4 in. 0.29817 .30089 .45734 .46334 .6514 .611714 .76974 .79374

5 in. 0.28750 .38000 . 50250 .63750 .79179 1.0017-9 1.2563 1.60130

.

1fs27 -----

--------2------ s- ....... --------- i-----------------_8_ -

_ --

in. 01.27,024 .36274 .47661 .411161 .75&950 .9685 L 21577 1.56077 1.80077

.48816

in. 0.26160 .35M0 .4622-7 W8765 .740674 .95111 1. 192137 L14"741 1.77637 1.2503 2.6960 3.3224.3

in. 0.08592 .08742 .116M . 12888 .17714 .196114 .226W8 .24608 .24608 .26208 .43200 .560

in. 34
156 2
23

% i

5,2

------. 12-14 ---------------------------44-4 --------- -----. - - I-I I .7 .... .. ..

.77396 .98440 I 1.23320 1.57794 1.81690 2.29084 217543 3.3806

1312

1'344 Ill.i ['5i6 21 2 213i6 36

1 1-2------22-114 --21-.1.135 3-8. --- ------

.811144 I 184130 .2 84348 I 2.31630 1.262M 2.79062 1.32500 3.41562

I
j

2. 73237 3.35737

2.275771

- Minor diameter is based on crest minimum truncation of 0.20p.

TABtLE

VIII.20.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (La) step-limit plug pages, NPTF

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MANKINGS,MANK NPTF(Lg)

LI +p(SEE OTE b

ON $AGE.

1 %

0-

UNDERCUT OPTIONAL W0CHAMFER TO

I
Li
L2

4mall end Pitch diameter,

%fi PD gaging step

Max PI) gaging step Pitch daee

Large end Pitch diameter. Major. lianwier

M.%ajor *Pitch diameter Li-p

diameter

Lip

23
In n

4
5.

6
in.

17

Itt
In fit

I M 58.30716

--- -. --4 8-----------46 8.40 -14 N-14-

~2-------------010) 1615

.2278 .3200 .3390 .4000 .4200

0.26113 .26385 .40178 .07 5337 1 54571 68278 .70678 .72U48 .75452 1.13730 1. 2t8881

0.27118 .3&351 .47739 621 .75843 .96768 1.21363 I.5&W713 1.70 2.2690 2.71%%3 3.34062

0.94 .39077 .5W328 .63790 79172 M.097 1 25,416 I-5976 Iw 841.W2 2 30955u 2.77778 3.3W,8

0A.129 .12446 .17224 .19444 -24W5 26757 31304 Ulm0 .33304 .34904 .5M700 .54100
i

027887 .37129 .48816 .62354

0.1704 19&%4 .28X336 .29&%61 .39143 .41043 .48696 .541)(W

0.2"88 .87302 .405108

11. 287541 .380) .G750 .79179) 1.4810179 I.25M94) l.830 60.. 1841-30 2.31fflo 2.790W2 3.415612

.397261 .V 52049 QW3U9

.82504

l
-

- - ----.
.-.-

.77W9 .98441 I .23320 I

I.57795

1'246w

*758M un

1.035A14 1.29610 1.44M1I83 1.8813 2.35004 2.84997 3.473,47 Notch

2!2-8 3-8 ..

l~

4200 .-4364) 7ff48

-M -621)

1.81691 2.29084 2.75435 3.38069

.541691 OL82M7 .52296 3i)17C . W070W0 .89100 &3.863

~7g9

Aajor diameterSk hased upon crest minimum tnuncat Ion of 0.20 p. M

rortnlulm

%Maximumn and minimum pitch-diameter steps are gaging limits. on dlrawinig apply to all is.qip.

36;

TABLE VIIJ.21.-Basic dimensions of Dryseal American Standard taper pipe thread (14)

step-limit plug gages, NP7F

LI

MEE NOTE b)

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGS, MARK NPTF(L 3 ) ON GAGE.

0L3L

-p E3UNOT~b)

__

Size

Small end ... ______

.....

Pitch Major * diameter, Ib'.a diameter, Ds

Relief diameter ( E,-+0.0625X4p-sharp-V thd higt --0.020 to 0.025 below sharp root); F+0.005, -0.000 45
itt.

Mmn pitch

Max pitch

I
Blank length, B depth, 1 +0.005, 0.000
-

gaging gaging threads, 0T, (L 3 +p) step+3 thds, step+3 t hds, (L 3 +L 1 -p) (Ls+Li+p) i

Four

diameter

diameter

Notch

12

6 in. 0. 1482 .1482 .2"222 .2T222 .28,57

i.i.

7
iin.

8
il.,
13.32.

9 i.. 0.030 .03 .030 .030 .04 _

in.
0. 2642 i e-27............................. .3506 -2 ............... $4-18------------------------------. 4670 . .6016 -- 8............. -- 4.............. Il4--II,........................... 2-l. 7451 1I.5416

in. 0. 2815 .3738 .4928 .6275 .7783 1. 5814 2.2932 2.7543 I2.59 3. 3754
mma

0. 216 .309 .409 .542 .676

0. 2341 .2356 .3389 .3511 .4628

0. 3082 .3097 .4,500 .4622 .6057

t., I

.43 9-4................ .96s76 l1a 1-111.fj----------------------------1197~ . Tom . 237 mm mmm ,m,=m~

----------------------------... 2. 2527 2.691 3. 3172 2- .............. 3--8----------------------------...

.886 1.118
2. 174

1. 462

.2857 .3478
.3478 .3478 .500 .5000

.481l8 .5739
.5939 .6099 .9320 1.0160

.6247 .7478
.7678 .7838 I182 . 1. 2660

-2.040

.3

. 050 .050.

3. 214

1 I

.01 .050 Notch

* Major diameter is hased on crest minimum truncation of 0.20p.

s Madimum and minimum pitch-diameter stops arc ga;ging' limits. formulas on drawing apply to all sizes.

;17

TARI.E

V1II.22.-Thusic dimensions of Dryacal SAE short taper pipe thread (LI short) ste p-limit thin-ring
SHORT

gages, PTF-SAE

L I, SHORT -y'p

C'SINKI 120r TO MAJOR DIA.

EI

ED

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKING$, MARK PTF-SAE SNORT(LI SNORT) ON THIS SIDE OF GAGE.

LI SNORT +p

(Le short) step-limit thin-ring gages

Max pitch Min pitch Pietecah at large end

(LI short)

gaging step,
(L1 short3

gaging step, Pitch (L1 short+p) diameter, E,

diameter

~p)
4
tin.

diameter gaginkostep, 7
in,

min pitch

Io diameter. at small end

8
in.

12

5 in. 0.28118 .37360 .49163 .62701 .77843 .00887 1.23863 1.5933 1. 8223 2.29627 2.76M16 3.3985

6
inl.

~e2--------4-7

inl.

in.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

0.12296 .2446 .7224 .1&41" .24957 26757 313D4 .33304 .33804 .34904 .55700 .64100

0. 10444 . 10104 .14446 .15666 .21286 .23186 .2%N5 .2895 . 289W .30556 .49430 .57850

0.1lo0 .1615 .2278 .2400 .3200 .3390 .4000 .4200 . 4200) .4360 . r20 .7W6

0. 2092 .35634 .46574 .60112 .74514 .95658 1.19810 1.54285 1.78181 2.25574 2.70391 3.3302

0.27118 .36361 .47739 .61201 .7,%43 .96760 1.21363 1:56713 1. 79609 2.26902 2.71953 3.34062

0. 2=32 .34625 .45150 .58712 .72514 193a" 1.17310 3.51660 1.7555 2:2249 2,66128 3. 2807

i 14--------------- -------M1-14------- ----------------------....--------------. IIlyj2----------..-------------------- -----------. 14-M" - ----------- -----14I.-lli 2-11}i----2;6-8-- .. 3-8 -...... ... -- ----.-.

...

--.-. -.---._-------......

.----

....

Minor diameter is based on crest minimum truncation of 0.20p.

38

TAULK

VIIJ.23.-Baeic dimnsitaons of bryeeal SAE short taper ppe thread (Ls short) atep-limit full-ring gages, PTF-SAR
Lt HOTRTL

MARK~~-L

PFHORTORT-1SHRT

ON THS SIE OF6*6N

M0x pTcO

MM piAJORmee

(Li

shs)daeehdaeestp-am L iort Pitch diameter, F3 diameter at large

tfull-in short3p12) from mm Pitch diameter gagint.

Minor diameter at small

gaging step, (Lishort4op)

gaging step, (14 short+ P)

(L1 short-,
3p/2)

end

end of

C'borp diameter,

c'bore

2
Ein.

3
inl.

4
ini.

5
in.

6
in.

7 in. 0.27886 .37129 .48816 AM85 .77396 .9844 1.2332 1.57794 1.81690 2.29M6 2.75434 8.3606@

99 in. 0.2i6160 .35401 .46W2 .50765 .74067 .95111 1.19267 1.53741 1.77637 2.25031 2. 9W0 3.32243 in, 0.06740 .06600I .08891 .10111 .14143 .16043 .1826 .20260 . 20260 .218W00 .36950 .4535

10 in.
2

----------------1 -2------------------------------------4-8----_----------- -------------------. .. ....------

0.2241 .2269 .3462 .352

0.20557 . 20M29 .31845 .3244S .42657 .43857 .5523 .57835 .59s0w 2650A .95m0 1.01250

0.25113 .268 .40178 .40778 .53U71 .54571 .66278 .70678 .72348 .7565 1.13750 1. 300

0.28750 0.27024 BM .3800 3274 .502= .47661 .61161 .63750 .79179 1.00D179 1. 2563 1.00130 1.84130 2.31630 2.79M6 3.41562 .756W .96650 1.21577 1.5607 1.800Y77 2.27577 2.73237 3.35737

'%2,

23J2

1 ----------------- 1 .4423 U 1----------......... .4743 .........-........................ ---. 5a8 141j-------------------------. 6196 __ - ---------.................... 6365 2-1(---------------------------------.69 .6 ------... 1.0125 3-8 ---------....... 1.0750

f li lli)tz li l1iAi 2.j

39j.

Minor diameter is hewsed on crest minimum truncation of O.20p.

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TADBLI

VIII. 24.-Baic dimensions of Dryseal SAE short taper pipe thread and Dryseal American Standard fuel internal straight pipe thread (LI short) step-limit plug gages, PTF-SAR SHORT and NPSF

L, SHORT + p

SEE NOTE b)

3IO'HAMFER TO MINOR DIA.

UNDERCUT OPTIONAL

-t' --

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGS,MARK PTF-SAE SHOS T(LiSHORT) OR NPSF(LIGHORT) ON GAGE AS APPLICABLE.

LI SHORT-Jp

(SEE NOTE b)

Small end Size

Min PD gaging step Pitch diameter

Max PD gaging step (Li Short + P) Pitch diameter

Large end Pitch diameter. E2 10 Major diameter1

I

(L, Short)

L2

Pitch diameter, Ee 4I In. 0.27118 .36351 .47739 .61201 .75843 .90708 121303 1.55713 2.26002 2.71953 3.340"2

Major di- I (La Short ameter * [-3 p)

1
j.e-27------------- _-------27 ........................ ""-18 ...................... .................. ,,-14 ------- ........ ......... ,4-14 ----------------14-II ------.--.-----.

2 in. -0.12290 .-12446 .17224 ._18 .18-444

3 in. 0.20!13 .26385 .40178 .40778

in. 0.28844 .38077 .50328 .63790 79170 1.00095 1.2540 1.59766 1.83W02 2.3095 2.77778 3.39M87

in. 0.10444 .10094 .14446 .15066 .21286 .23180 .260 .28W6 .2895W .30556 .49450 .57850

in. 0.27771 .37013 .48642 .62180 .77174 .9018 1.23048 1.5752 1.81419 2.28812 2. 75044 3. 37678

in' 0.116 0 .1615 .2278 .2400 .3200 .3390 .4000 .4200 .4200 .4360 .6820 .76600 size.

in. 0.28118 .37360 .49163 .02701 77843 .98887 1.2303 1.58338 1. 82234 2. 29627 2. 7216 3388

in. I 0.28750 r .3800 .50250 .63750 i .79179 1.00179 I 1.25030 1.60130 1.84130 2.31630 1 2. 79002 3.41562

Ln. 0.30476 .39720 .52839 .66339 .8250a 1.0350

I1.29683

24857 .53371 .2757 7------.54571 S..............8278 _------ -.-- 33304 .70678 33304 .34904 .5&5700 64100 .72348 .75M52 1.13750 I 20000

1.64183

I--11 --. ....-.-. 2-11. c-----........ ....... 2I-------3-a'----............ . ..

1.79W

2.35683 2. 84887 3.47387

1.88183

* Major diameter is based on crest minimum truncation of 0.20p. &Maximum and minimum pitch-diameter steps are gaging limits. Notch formulas on drawing apply to all sizes.

For reference only above 1-1-1'

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TA3BLR VI11. 25.- Basic dimenusionsof Dryseat SA R ahortlaper pipe Ihread (La Abort) step-limii pl ug gages, P TF-SAERSIIO RT

L LI SHORT
J

P (KI1

NOTE b)

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGS, MARK PTF- SAE ~SHORT (L 3SHORT I ON GAGE.

II

D+

E3SOT

p(EENT

Sml en

Reie dEa!eter

L3

SHR

Sit 1

NOEb

____________Small

end________

I-..--__________ Reie diameter_0.2g

_______-~-

iii.0f5Xp je27......................0.64 0h 2815 0.1482

MIn.ag

Ma,.g Ing15 s.271

Bln

egh

Nochdeth 1 0.0305

4-7-----------------------------.2642

28715

0.216

0.1482

0.2171

0.2726

0~i2.030 2 gis
22! 7,

1---------.-.--------...........4670
41-18 ------------------------------. 6016

.4M
.6275 .7783

.409
.542 .676

.222
.2222 .2851

.3111
.3233 .4271

.3945
.40617 .534m

.030
13 .040

14-14 -------------------4J-14..............................
1-114................................1.1ion 14-104...............................5"0

-------.

7451 .9m43

9176
1.2379 1.5814

.886
1.118 1462 1m:701

.2857
.3478 .3478 .3478 .3478 500 500

.4462
.5304 5W04 .5504 .564

&533 .fl09
.4"89 f6809

.040 .050
.050

-------...--.................... .........---------------------21-.................. 3-8..........................3.3172

1-

7798

1820

2.2527
2.96

22932 27543
3.3754

2.174
2.190 3.214

.8W9
935 =

.16m 1.04r,1)
1.1410

II.
I).

.050 .060 .050

Major diameter Is based upon crest minimum truncation of 0.20p.

Maximum and minimum pitch-diameter steps are gaging limits. Notch formuiaq on drawing apply to all sizes.

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TABLE

VIIH.26.-Basew dimensions of Dryseal American Stansdard intermediate internal straight pipe thread (LI) step-limit plug gages, NPSI

NOEP b)MARK (E LI

IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MARKINGS, N8P66(L 1 ) ON GAGE.

+1

1.

if.

.0410,

CHAMFR TOUNDERCUT

OPTIONAL

LI - -f'P(ME FOOTE b)

Small end sie i L PFitch diameter, E. 4 in. 0.27118 .36aw1 .47739

.61201 .7584 .9676 1.21363 1.56713 1.79609 2.26M0 2.*71963 3.34062

Min PD gagingstep Pitch di-

Max PD gaging step (Li+p) 8 in. 0. 19701 .19854 .2386

.29W5 .39143 A1043 .4896 .5066 .5066 NM29 .80700 .89100

Large end Pitch di. Major diSnieter. &i ameter 10 in. 0.29750 .38000 .50250
.63750 .79179 1.00179 1. 2563 1.60130 1.84130 2.31630 2. 7906 3.41562

Major di. (14-P12) ameter *ameter 5 in. 0. 2104 .36077 .50328

.67m .79170 1.0009 1.25416 1.69M6 1.83662 2.309M5 2. 77778 3.39687

Pitch di. amneter 9 in. 0.2310 .37502 .49510

.63048 .7826 .9933 1.24406 1.5668 1.62778 2.30170 2. 76997 3.39631

1 M1e-27--------- -------------%-27-------------------------1------------- -----------1--------------------------

2 is. 0.1600 .1615 .2278

.2400

3 in. 0.26113 .2628 .40178

.40778 .5337 ""461 .6628M .70678 .72348 .7565 1. 13750 1.20000

6 in. 0.14148 .14298 .2w00

.2122 .28408 .30328 .3565 .37652 .37652 .3926 .61950 .70350
*For

7 in. 0. 0132 .37245 .4389

.62527 .77620 .99664 1.23592 1. 58M6 1.81962 2.29W5 2. 75=5 3.3%40

it in. 0.30476 .3972 .52639

.66339

)J-14-------------------------.3200 44-14 -------------------------.3390 1-114--------------------------.4000 14-114-----------------------.4200 14r-114---------------- -------2-11%-.-.-----------------.-.-24 '----------------3-6'--------------------------.4200 .4360 .6620 .7660

.62M0 1.0550 1.2966 1.64183 1.88183 2.35W8 2.8488 &.47387

*MaJor diameter is based on crest minimum truncation of 0.20p. &Maximum and minimum pitch-dlameter steps awe gaging limits. Notch formulas on drawing apply to all sizes.

reference only above 1-11IA size.

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SECTION

IX. GAS CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND INLET THREADS'

1. INTRODUCTION

1. GENERAL.-The first efforts to develop standards for compressed gas cylinder valve threads followed immediately after World War 1, and were inspired by the difficulties encountered both by industry and the military services because of the multiplicity of connections that were then in use. Through the activity of the Gas Cylinder Valve Thread Committee of the Compressed Gas Manufacturers' Association, Inc., material progress was
made through the years that followed, with the result that, when the United States became in-

through the Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee following a joint meeting with the representatives of CGMA in August 1945. Much progress was made later in that year at the Canadian Section Meeting of CGMA tending to unify United States and Canadian practices. During January 1946 through conference between representatives of the CGMA Valve Thread Standardization Committee ' and the Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee in Washington, agreements were reached that resulted in final approval of considerable additional gas cylinder valve thread data. These data were included in the 1950 supplement to Handbook H28. This issue of H28 includes more detailed data on the outlet and
inlet connections than were previously shown. 2. MEDICAL GAS CYLINDER VALVE CONNEC-

volved in World War II, the gas industries themselves had materially improved this situation. Several of the compressed gas industries had
achieved virtual standardization at tremendous cost for replacement of valve equipment. Their standards, however, were not completely formalized nor fully coordinated with other related standards. Much of the progress between World War I and World War II was the re ult of interest in the problem by the Federal Specifications Board. The circumstances surrounding industrial and military users of compressed gases during World for War II brought into clear focus the need acceleration of the standardizing project for

TIONS.-As early as 1940 it was evident to various medical societies, as well as to the manufacturers of medical gases that a system should be devised

to prevent the interchangeability of medical gas cylinders equipped with flush-type valves whei used with medical gas administering apparatus. Various means for accomplishing this were studied. The most difficult obstacle to be overcome was that of devising a system that would permit the adjustment of existing apparatus without interfering with its use and without requiring that it be returned to the manufacturer for conversion. The system contained in these standards, and known as "The Pin-Index Safety System for Flush-Type as Cylinder Valves

C thead. cylinder valve I~dervale Tey created nt ol y threads. They reatd not only
the necessity but also a splendid opportunit)y for the compressed gas industry, the Military services, and other Federal agencies to study cooperatively the standardizing problems of valve outlet threads. These studies resulted in closer definition and appreciation-of each valve outlet and in a more balanced relationship between the many types and sizes. When the Standards Associations representing Great Britain, Canada, and the United States met in Ottawa in October 1945 to consider unification of screw threads, a fairly well developed plan for standardization of compressed gas cylinder valve threads was presented to the Conference by the Valve Thread Standardization Committee of the Compressed Gas Manufacturers' Association, Inc. (CGMA). These proposed standards represented the experience and knowledge of compressed gas manufacturers, valve manufacturers, and the needs and requirements of varied users of gas cylinder valves, including the military services and other Federal agencies. Approvali of these standards to the extent to which they were then developed was given by the U S Department of Commerce, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy
7 This section is substantially in agreement with the present issue of ASA 1157.1, "American Standard Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections," which is published by the Comrni.rd Gas Association, Inc., I1 West 42d Street. New York 36, N.Y. Thelatest revision should be consulted when referring to this ASqA standard,

the standard and organizations efforts ofThis companies has been submittedconcerned. to
Technical Committee No. 58 of the International Organization for Standardization as a proposed International Standard. ScoE.-The valves for cylinders containing II compressed gases embody several screw threads, namely: (1) The outlet connection, (2) the inlet, neck, or valve to cylinder coanection, (3) the safety device cap or plug, and (4) the various threads associated with the valve mechanism. While the practice for all of these threads is fairly well established, only the outlet threads (1) and the inlet threads (2) have been fully standardized.
2. OUTLET

is the result of thie concerted

CONNECTIONS

Figures IX.1 through IX.34 show the details of the valve outlet connections included in this section. The outlet connections are designated by their commercial designations and are arranged in numerical sequence. On each figure are listed the gases with which the valve outlet connection shown on that figure is to be used. Table IX.I consists of an alphabetical list of gases crossreferenced with the valve outlet connection numbers and figure numbers.
'The Compressed (Gas Manufacturers' Association, Inc. chanved its name in January 1949 and its Valve Thread Standardization Committee became the Valve Thread standards Committee of Cormpressed (0asAssociation, Inc.

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TABLE IX.I.-Alphabetical

list of gases with valve outlet

TABLE

IX.1.-Alphabetical list of gases with talre outlet

connection numbers
-

connection numbers
Standard connection Gas Valve outlet conneetion number Alternate connectione Valve outlet connectli liton number

Continued
Alternate connectlion Valve outlet connecion number

Standard conne.tion

(las Figure

Figure

Valve outlet connecnumber

Figure

Figure

Acetylene--------------510 O Acetylene, small valve series ----200 Air, water-pumped ----------580 Air, oil-pumped _0.. . _0 Ammonia. anhydrous . 240,380 Ammonia, anhydrous, yoke connection ---.... Argon, water-pumped ............ Argon, oil-pumped ............. Boron trfluorde........ Bromochloromethane Butadlene ---... ..... Butane ...----.--------_---Carbon dioxide -.--------------Carbon dioxide, medical, yoke connection .......... ........ Carbon dioxid-thylene oxide mixtures ----.----------------Carbon dioxide-oxygen mixture (CO over 7%), medical, yoke connection --------------------Carbon monoxide -----.---------Chlorine----------------.-------Chlorine, yoke connection, washer on outer face -----.------- _ Chlorine, yoke connection, washer inside of recess ---0 580 590 330 (2M 510 510 320 940 350

IX. 14 300 IX. 7 IX. 3 52 IX. 15 IX. 17 .......... IX. 1 . .connection IX. 4, 26 IX. 5 Ix. 13 IX. -.............. -----23 ---.----.. IX. 17 _-.......-...... IX. 18 ..---..-.. ----. . 9 ..------- ------IX. 19.----------------IX. 14 X. 14 IX. , IX. 7 -....... ........IX. 8 1 . 34 ----.. . . ... _ . IX. i --.------------I.... 350, 300

Nitrogen, oil-pumped . N itrous oxide -Nitrous oxide, medical, yoke ..-----------Oxygen, industrial and medical Oxygen, medical, yoke connection ...---------... Oxygen-carbon dioxide mixture (CO not over 7%), medical, yoke connection -Ss O xygen-helium mixture (helium not over 80)1), medical, yoke connection .............. Phosgene..... . Phosgene, small valve series. Propane Propylene --- Sulphur dioxide

5Q) 32A) 910) 540 870

IX. 18 IX. S IX. 31 IX. 16 IX. 27 I X. 28

-

-640

8A) 160 51o

IX. 29 I X. 20 IX. 2. IX. 14 IXM 350,30t1 l IX. 14 350 IX. 19 360 IX. II. .7 IX. II IX. 12

Sulphur hexafluoride....
Tetrafluoroethylene

.620

...
.....

511 1

620 620 620 240 290 290 58W 120

IX. lS
IX. 19 9IX. 19 IX. IX. I X. IX. IX.

940 350 660 820 840

IX.34 --.---.---.---------x. iI ----------.--------. 21 ------.---.----------

Chlorine trifluoride-............-670 Cyclopropane,. medical, yoke 920 connection

Cyclopropane, industrial ----

Trifluorobromomethane Trifluorochloroethylene, inhibited _..--.-------------Trimethvlamine, anhydrous -.IX. 24 ----- ....- --Vinyl chloride, inhibited Vinyl methyl ether, inhibited IX. 25 -- -- Xenon, weu d .. Xenon, water-pu pd. . X. 22----------------------Xenon, water-pumped, small valve eries .............-Xenon, oil-pumped --...IX.32 --------.-.-------IX. 14 -----------

19 4 F3 6I 17
I

... -- ..

....

IX. I IX.

510

D i ch lorod i fl u o ro m e t ha n e Dichlorodifuoromethane-difluoroethane mixture .....

6 20 620 620 660 660 240 510 350 300 350 900 510 670 580

I X . 19 IX. 19-

.... ...... --

. ..

. - Alternate valve outlet connections are shown to indicate valve outlet connections widely used by industry in addition to the approved standards. The Federal services shall not specify alternate outlet connections. In areas where gases cannot be readily procured commercially in cylinders equipped with valves complying with these standards, cylinders equipped with valves complying with the alternate standards may be accepted, provided authority to do so is specifically granted by the Government department concerned. Alternates may be used only during a limited transition period. 6 Co-standards 240 and 380 have been established for anhydrous emmonia. Connection No. 240 is standard for the Federal services while No. 380 is the commercial standard.

-------

Difluorodibromoethane-....... Difluoroethane -----.----------Difluoromonochloroethane ----Dimethylamine, anhydrous ---Dimethyl ether --Ethane -.-------------Ethyl chloride ---------.------- Ethylene, industrial and medical Ethylene, medical, yoke connection ----.-.--.------.---Ethylene oxide ---------.. --- Fluorine ----------------------Helium, water-pumped ----------Helium, medical, yoke connecoil-pumped. .-...... ........... Helium,tin.. tion.-.-------------------------Uelium-oxygen mixture (02 eonthan 20% ). medical. yoke less nection . ...............

IX. 19 . -. ----IX. 21 --------...----.. IX. 21 ----------........ IX. 4 ----............ IX. 14 ......----------IX. I1 ---------.------IX. 7 IX. II . . . IX. 30............... X. 14 0 IX. it

IX. 22 ---------------IX. 17 _ -

18 59300 IX.X. 930 lX.33

930
3M 1X.33

U. 3

..IX. 1 .

1. THREADS AND GAING.--Table IX.2 cono a l sists of a numerical listing of the valve outlet oncigtras connekctions showin the connectinig threads. C-~lCilSso ing h The threads oIl tile outlets are separated into
s

. .
....

------Hydrogen-----------------_ Hlydrogen chloride, anhydrous--Hydrogen cyanide, anhydrous ilydrogen fluoride, anhydrous

330 I80 670

Ix. 11 IX.9 IX. 2 IX.22

.....

Hlydrogensulphide
IRobutane-............. Krypton, water-pumped Kry ton, water-pumped, small valve series.-......... Krypton, oil-pumped Methane .... Methyl bromide Methyl chloridetan Methylh M ethylm erca ptan Monochlorodtfluoromethane Monochlocotet rafiuornethane Monochlorotrifluoromethane.Monomethylamine -- --water-pumped Neon, water-pumped, small

330o
510 1580 -120 500

x.9
IX. 14 IX. 17
IX. I IX. IS IX. l

....
350

.
Ix. it . IX. li IX. 12 tx.. .

. .. .
340 360 . ..

four basic divisions--internal and external (INT and EXT), as well as right-halld and left-hand (RH and LH). Within eachi of the four divisions, further separation is made by varying tie pitch and diameter of the threads. Tile diameters within each division are so spaced that adjoining sizes either will not enter or will not engage.
.As far as practicable, tile design of connections

350
620 620) 3W. 330 620 620

Ix. 19 IX. 19 XPX IX .9 Ix. 19 IX. 19--

and assignment of the connections to gases has been made so as to prevent the interchange of
connections which may result in a hazard.

..

NN-ith " the exception of outlets having taper pipe threads

INeon,

IX. 19 620 2anhydrousw24) IX..4 X. I W 0 0

'90 IX.I

which seal at the threads, eacih outlet provides for screw threads which do not seal but merely hold
-

valve series

.......

Neon, oil-pumped

....

...

IX. 8 -IX. 17

the nipple against its seat. These screw threads have the Unified form, but are not in the regular

Nitrogen, water-pumped

,580 W

series.

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Past practice has firmly established many outlet connections for specific gases or groups of gases and in many cases these connections were retained. Small differences in the threads and other elements of the same connection were reconciled into one form and size, properly recorded and defined. By adhering to existivig outlets where practicable, it was possible to put the new standard system into effect without the inconvenience and expense of a cumbersome and costly changeover. Alternate and co-standards have been established for some gases. Keeping the established practice in mind when classifying and assigning the gases to their outlets, an effort was made to follow a plan whereby right-hand threads would be used for non-fuel gases and for water-pumped gases, whereas leftand threads would be used for fuel gases and for oil-pumped gases. These left-hand threads are
TABLE

identified by a groove on the hexagon nut. An external thread is used on the valve in most cases, but some important groups of gase- nave an internal thread on the valve. In general, as indicated by table IX.2, most of the connecting threads are of the National Gas Outlet (NGO) type. This symbol was suggested and designated by the Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee to provide for the peculiar needs of the industr-. For the NGO thread an allowance (minimum clearance) of from 0.0020 to 0.0050 in. betN een the mating parts is established to provide the desired looseness of fit at the threads, and to assure interchangeability between products of different manufacturers, who lacked a common standard in the past. The tolerances are in the direction of greater looseness and are determined on the basis of NS-3 data, except for the major

IX.2.-Numerical listing of valve outlet connections showing the connecting threads

Valve outlet
7 -

Valve outlet connection number

Fiqure
No. No. 12 3

Mating assembly No. 5 Thread 6

Nipple or pipe

converteri Washer No.vNo.

Nut or

Thread 4 l4-27NOT-11H-INT-.. .625-20NGO-RH-EXT --I8&NT-RH-INT.... 3*-1-8NGT-RH-INT (with I" nut) .745--14NGO-LH-EXT-..... .825-14NOO-RH-EXT(forconical .825-14NGO-RH-EXTr (for fiat nipple). .825- I4NO0-LII-EXT (for flat nipple). 1J-14NGT-RH-EXT- ... - ... .825--14NGO-LH-EXT (for round nipple). ,tS-14N0T-RH-EXT . -- 14N00-RH-INT_ .. .885-14NO-RH-INT.. .895--18 O-RH-EXT . .903--14NGO-RH-EXT-.965--14N -RH-INT .965-14N0O-LH-INT.... 1.030-14NGO- RH- EXT (with groove), 1.030-I4N0O-RH-EXT (with 427NGT-RH-INT).

8 163 203 243 263 293 3031 323 3-33 343 353
I

1208_
160.----. 200. .-260 ........ 290300_ 320 -.-. 330--

... . . .IX.7

IX. 1

IX. 2 IX.3 IX. 4 IX.5 IX. 6 IX.8

161 201 241 261

121

.373-24NOO-RH-EXT---

----

162 202 242 262 292 302 322 332 342 352

.375--24NOO-RH-INT

r~r-27NGT-RH-EXT... .628-20NGO-RH-INT_..... --18NPT-RH-EXT.... 4*-18NPT-RH-EXT (with I" nut) .750-14NGO-LH-INT.... .830-14NO0-RH-INT (conical .830-14N00-REE-INT (flat nippie). I .830-I4NGO-LH-INT (flat nipple) !.-14NOT-RH-INT...

23

124
204 244 I 264 294 34 324 X34
344

245 265

291 301 321 331 341 341 351 361 511 511 521 541 581 591 621 641 661

nipple),

nipple).

325 335

340... 340-350-360510.. 520-... 540 . 580 500.. 620.. 640__ 660... 670... 800_.
.

IX. 9 IX. 0 IX. I0 IX. 11 1 IX. 12 3 . 14.iX. IX. 14 IX. 15 IX. IX. IX. IX. 16 17 18 19

.830--14NO0-LH-INT (round nippie). .362 --4NGT-RH-INT_.. -j 382 fdz-14NPT-RH-EXT_. 512 .880-14NO0-LH-EXT_522 .899-18NOO-RH-INT_ .542 .582 5q2 622 642 662 672 802 822 842 872 882 .908-14N(O-RH-lNT. .960--14NO-RH-EXT.. .960--14N0O-LH-EXT .593 1.035-14NGO-RH-INT (with flare converter). 1.035-14NO0-RH-INT (with 3-18NOT-RH-EXT converter). 1.035--14NiO-RltH-INT (with nut and nipple). 1.035--14NGO-LH-INT__ Yoke connection Yoke connection (with washer on outer face). Yoke connection (with washer in-

3.54 384 .364 4 514 524 ,544 584 594 1241 66 365 385

513 523 543 583

...

... .

. 625 645 665 675 805 825 845

IX.20 ix. 21 IX. 22 X. 23

.,44 66.3 1 673. i 803 823 I 843 873

1.030-14NOO-RH-EXT (without groove), 671 1.030-14NO0-LH-EXT -----801 IYoke outlet for: 801 821 8411 841 871 881 Ammonia, anhydrous. Chlorine... Chlorine. Oxygen, medical--....... OS-CO2 mixture (CO: not over 7%). medical.

664 674

IX 23
IX. 24
.. . . .

820_ 840 .. 870...... ..

..

IX.25

side of recess).

880

I
.

IX 27 .28 IX. 29
IX..0 IX. 31

Yoke connection .. Yoke connection.

..-

9883 89.
375 913 92 9.33 94"3

..

875 875

e0....
900.. 910.. 92W1 .

891
901 911 921 931

Oxygen-helium mixtures (helium not over 800/%), medical.

Ethylene, medical. Nitrous oxide, medical.
....

892
902 912 922 932 942

Yoke connection..
Yoke connection.. Yoke connection.. Yoke connection. Yoke connection_. Yoke connection..

875
875 875 A75 875

.. 940.-

IX.32 IX.33 . IX. 34

Cyclopropane. medical..Helium, medical; and heliumoxygen mixture (02 less than 4l120e-), medical. 941 COt, medical; and CO--oxygen mixture (CO 2 over 7%), medi- I cal.

Each complete outlt connect ion is different. However, one or more of its components may h the sanne as those used on other connect ions, as follows: Valve outlets: 241 alnd 811 are identical. fl, 821, and 841 are id'ntical. 621 and 641 aen, sinilar.

Nipples: 24:3 (Plain pipe connection) and 263 are identical. 323 and .3.33 are identical. 513, 58&3, 593 are Identical. 663 and 67: arn identical. and Nuts: 304 and.3T24 are identical. 3.34 and 351 are identical. Washers: 325 and 335 are Identical. 625 and (145 are identical.

45

diameter of the external threads for which the tolerance is limited to 0.0050 iii. instead of
0.0098 in. In addition to the NGO threads, other types of
threads are used on the outlet connections as

TABLE IX.3.-Types of threads used in valve outlet connec-

tions cross-referenced with limits of size and gaging information for the threads
of thread Limits of size of thread (Iages and gMIng*

Tyl

connecting threads or in the valve body. The o eNPSM types of threads specified on figures IX. 1 through IX.34 are listed in table IX.3 along with references as to where information on limits of size and gaging of these threads may be found.

NGOO_ NOT ....... NPT ...

. Table IX.4, p. 76_ Table IX. 5, p. 76 ....... Table V11.6, p. 9.. 4 and 5. Tables V11.I and VII.2, pp.
Table 1.9, p. 136 of Part L
Table 111.10. p. 27of Part I

..Section e...f.t

VI of Part 1. Par. Ih, p. 77. Section vii, par. 8, p. II. Section VII, par. 8, p. 11.

1-l4NS-.UNF.----

Table 1.16, p. 152 of Part 1. Table 111.12, p. 3Vof Part

also par. I, threads and Ming, p. 44.

CONNECTION NO. 120

g0

4eX DIAN

THRAAX4 .00

o: o'e
"r37-24M60'f-ETrx

0.32o0.o8 DI o 0RA 0 .$

_ 0.*O7 _0.000 FAM

* cnoss HEX FLATS

.3"75-14N6O-ftH-INT 25

VALVE OUTLET NO. 121

NIPPLE NO. 123

Standard outlet connection for: K~rypton, water-pumped, small valve series Neon, water-pumped, small valve series Xeion, water-pumped, small valve series Dim~ensions in inches unless otherwise specifliel.

HEX NUT NO. 524

FlnotRst [X.l.--No. l0 valve outlet connection, .,7,--ZNGO-RIIll-X T thread.

46

For' purpom of clarity and con isten all threads sh~own on figure IXIl through 'YEk34 have R-EX(INIT) in the thread designation eve tough it may not be required for proper thra identifcation.
part of the valve from its centerline has beenl specified to insure clearance for the smallest (33%-in.) standard cylinder valve protecting cap. 3. NUMBERING SYSTEM.-The last digit of the
designating numbers for the outlet connections 2. CLUARANcL.-The maximum radius of any

and components shown in fifures IX.I through IX.34 has the following significance: 0-complete outlet connection, I1-valve outlet, 2-mating assembly (see table IX.2), 3-nipple or pipe, 4-nut or converter, 5-washer,

9-plug.

WAX RADIUS OF ANY PART OF VALVE WITH onI -TTPTI-RH-4XTJ (SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS THREAD ARE SHOWNd IN SECTION VII)

GHANFER

45x X_

DIANMl+L3(-9 rTHREAD LENGTH, APPROX

PIPE CONNECTION NO. 163

DIA

MUMCHAMFE

45* X pDIAM
IM4 MAX(CONNERS OF HEAD)

TAP DRILL 0.3969 MAXCHFE45X DRIL

0.201 MAX

CTSKtooX41 IANTHREAD

LENGSTH, APPROX -2TH6T-RN-1XT

VALVE OUTLET NO. 161

(USED WIrh SEALED TRANSIT CAP WITH 910 DIAN THREAD, 0INI Standard outlet connection for: Hydrogen cnie, anhydrous Posee sml valve series Dimensions In inches unless otherwise. specified.

PLUG NO. 169

Finu.Ry TX.2.-No. 160 valve outlet connection, %4-27NGT-RII--NT thread.

47

4. ADAPTERS.-In the standardization of compressed gas valve outlet connections, more than one outlet is provided for some gases. To provide interchangeability of equipment for the same gas, adapters may be required. The appendix to ASA B57.1 (see footnote 7) lists detailed information on adapters which are designed to connect a cylinder valve outlet to a regulator, charging connection, or other mating part

having a different connection for the same gas. These adapters are limited to make the following connections (see footnote a, table IX.1.): (a) From standards to alternate standards for the same gas. (b) From alternate standards to standards for the same gas. (c) From one alternate standard to another alternate standard for the same gas.

3--CLEARANCE, MON -STANDOFF APPROX

CONTACT DIAMETER

CONNECTION NO. 200

CTSK 90s X

1DIA

CIORE

it

DIAN, MAX
450

,
DIAN

O___ 0-- .
0.5545
4e-0
-

CNAMFER

DIAM 34aNOSE RADIUS

To

5 . MIN,

FULL TH0

DRILL 0.07-1

A 0_T o.422
0.404
-

0.43M
-

0.412

0.447"

60

0.47_4
DIAM

0MM

DIAN

_T
.615,ON@-RH-EX--

SHANK LENGTH

FULL THREAD

P2

OPTIONAL

DRIL

jj
4 1

so*X
.6.- 1O,6A-.O-N
. Z -4CR O-1h4

DIAN

NT

1 VALVE OUTLET NO. 201 NIPPLE NO. 203

Standard outlet connection for: Acetylene, small valve series Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

ACROSS HEX FLATS

HEX NUT NO. 204

FintURE ITX.3.-No. 200 valve oullet connection, .625--ONGO-RIf-EXT thread.

48

PLAIN PIPE CONNEC77ON

Ili DIAN
000DIAM L C 8IK 9** x _ WIN .A Ps 8LT HeX a I+

TYPICAL LOCKNUT CONNECTION

1.00"

& +0EXTr1A
6
CHAMFERt

HEAVY PIPE
450 X 1 j

IAM

X CYIN 900W *0.

-INPT-0111-EXT

01

V MW V

TAPER M

son
-LEM07W *NLL
irsom ounir T 0.57 IAN MAX j-IMET-Ri-INT3

LENGTH
WASHER
NO. 245
-io -*THIS PART OF MACE CAN BE ARATE M

3ox11t

2
u

HEDL~r
s SR

(APPLICABLE ONLY If LOCK-

PIPE LEN OTH (OPTIONAL)

F-iNism.-nH-mrT

VALVE OUTLET NO. 241

LOCKNUT No. 244

NIPPLE

NO. 243

Dimensions for boss length and distance from outlet face to centerline of inlet thread on valve applicable only if right-angle outlet is used. Standard outlet connection for: Ammonia, anhydrous (co-standards 240 and 380 have been established for anhydrous ammonia. Connection No. 240 is standard for the Federal Services while No. 380 is the commercial standard.) Dimethylamine, anhydrous Monomethylasnlne, anhydrous Trimthyamie. ahydousDimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

FIGURE IX.4.-No. 2.40 valve outlet connection, Yo-18NGT-RH--INT thread.

49

CQ#CY

NO. 260

ifA008

lEN PLArs

CMMPAff 40 X ffDI

THO1 LENSTII,

xB

44W
UALIIE~

~
Alternate ~~fr ~ ~

~QITLET EXMTMl24~

I LJ~

WAVY6

moiahdruOsefonteat Oultcneto ~ ~ Stadar ~ ~ ~

~al ~x. ~

Dimensions ~ ~ne

~ thrieseiid ~ ~ inIce

I.5-N. FIUR vlv otlt 6

oneio,

-1NG--IIIT

L hradwih u

it

1-4

-NT thread

50L-x

OPfLWN

"~

O~onLGaWEN

UUIIETER

CmTJC

c0NE~cTwtE NM 290
to AMMU Max FLAm

awio 45'M

Nw

flS

owL

-UL

Visy chorde inhiite VinylAM mehy thr ihbi

F~atRE IX.6.-No. 290

talver outlet connection, for:4GLf-ETthed

Viny chlride

inhbite

MAX I_._ler 340W *F ANY OF VA.M WMr, I L oswfl Tou-trlT I o t~m uf wn w omr

l '

-- cras eox

amou

Ox
CM4FER 4e X
D4

40Aj

AMUS MEX FLATs

CONNECTION NO. 300

MIN

Ej.

FULL. TDO

IL

J-

1FWtL TIM

#4 MRATO
rOUTLET cAP UTIWE

PTIONT

.W-M

VALVE OUTLET NO. 301

NPLE N. 303
Standard outlet connection for: Ethyl chloride Alternate standard outlet connection for: Acetylene Butane (No. 2 alternate) Propane (No. 2 alternate) Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

HEX NUT NQ 304

FInUltE IX.7.-No. 300 valve outlet connection, .825-14NGO-RH-HX T thread with conical nipple.
See footnote a to table IX. .

52

SI*x ifj DIAN

CONNECTION NO. 320
CYSM Se X
SMOEj U

DIAN, MAX
4g ap

M00W

ifDAlA
(OPTIONAL)

X 3

DEWP

eff"PE ft4 80 x #f D

5 WIN

DA 0MMs

MX*S-10-9-U

ULL4

;Ii..

____L
-0.5725

osx MIML~qm

K 4

UNI.L

OM O w

FUUTWOANKo LEN0W OPTIONAL

-A4 tndr ote netof for

Fi#____
z 4Ja
ACAQS NEX FLATS

Nitrous oxide D)imensions in inches unh,,ss otherwi.s, specified.

Flc,'E I X.8.--No. 3

'ah'e outlet connection, .825-1NGOS-RaI-EXrT thread with fiat nipple.

553

Wm I om W ANY

-. [ AM9 W

CONNECTI"N NO. 330

aMI Se " MM ain

WAV MWX3

wc
O.NO

e x

-so""

FUIL TUC DMILL

-A Am

&
MPLL~m: 7W-.
OULr CAP WUTI-71-a

w
SO L

VALVE OUTLET NO. 331

WASHER NOL 33W

NIPPLE NO. 333

HEX NUT NO. 334

ntandard outlet connection for: Boron trifluoride Hydrogen chloride, anhydrous Hydren sulphide Methyl mercaptan Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

FiGuREc I X.9.-No. 880 valve outlet connection, .825-4NGO-LIt-EX T thread with flat nipple.

54

?%b-

u w

'1,

77-

CONJNECTIONI NG 340

m-x

VN

C
A' TLET NM

n
NIN.U

&Q No -M WM

WEKLEh"

WIN

Alternate standard outlet connection for: Methyl bromide (see footnote a to table IX.I.) Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

Fiouatl IX.IO.--No. 340 valve outlet connection, }-I4NGT-RII-BXT thread with conical nipple.
55

{MA
RAMS
OF ANY
OPR LW Will C M
am WIVOCUT Op lL

a.EAAAWEE, NWW

~Ca

WO X

OMMIRO

CONNECTION NO. 350

4e X WPER am AX OSS MDX FLATS

14

-1FULL TMO

&OM

MAX

O7

___
-a M

MAX To COM

OvnTLE"CP

WITHIN

VALVE OUTLET Na. 35l

NIPPLE NO. 353

Standard outlet connection for: Carbon dioxide-ethylene oxide mixtures Carbon monoxide Ethylene, industrial and medical Alternate standard outlet connection - for: Butane (No. I alternate) Isobutane Ethylene oxide Propane (No. I Helium, oil-pumped Propylene Ethane Hydrogen Methane alternate)

HEX NUT NO. 354

Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

FIGuRE IX.Il.-No.
* See footnote a to table IX.I.

350 valve outlet connection, .825-14NrGO-LH-EXT thread with round nipple.

56

CMENECVMW

NO MO0

if
O
, MJ 0M AT EO O

AOMOM HX FLAI-

mt sEM

a" ni

00WM
Cm

Olle X# am
FULLa

FULL. We

TIl-

WAW$ER
VALVE OUTLET NO. 36 AO. 365
Alternate standard outlet connection Methyl chloride Sulphur dioxide
*

CONVERTER NO. 364

for:

l)imensions in inches unh,s,%otherwis, specified. FIGrIR See footnote a 0o table IX.1.

IX.12.-No. 360 valve outlet connection, '2-14-'GT-RH-EX T thread.

PLAIN PIPE CONNECTION

TYPICAL LOCKNUT CONNECTION

HTNXFLATS 0 0

27r DIAM

EXTRA HEAVY PiPE

-4 Q0

M
C73K~~

0 7+
"-14NPT-RH-EXT

PM C JM E R 4e X
-eXj

D I AM

WI -0.,

.mms

-H-

1jF1
M1 TAPER LENG TH
O.N'9 DIA MAX--30X

-,

X I[DIAM

" THREAD LEM/TH (APPLIABLE ONLY IFLOCKNUT IS USED)

THIS PART OF NUT CAN BE MAN A SEPARATE UNIT i--4NPsA-RH-INTr

S
PIPE LENGTH (OPTIONAL)

-- 14N~rr-.RH-#NT

VALVE OUTLET NO. 381

WASHER NO. 385

LOCKNUT NO. 3

NIPPLE NO. 383

Connection No. 240 is standard for the Federal Services

Standard outlet connection for: Ammonia. anhydrous (co-standards 240 and 380 have been established for anhydrous ammonia. while No. 380 is the commercial standard).

D)imensions in inches unless otherwise, specified.

FIcIsRE IX. 13.-No. 380 valve outlet connection, -4NGT-RII-INT thread.

58

MW

SVLETWn

COWDECTIC*

Na 510

S-1440-4N-IIT

AMOSS #MX FLATS

CM~I sex~ X04 amd'e

*MNNWI MALL THO

NECK

0.745

0.367

1`10.7501 101111tU

L.850-I4MO0-LH-EXT

LL W.P f-' EVE OXIDE VALVE

XCEPTOfdLLj MMCNMFaR ~

4e xU Djowa

VALVI.

ET NO. 51!

NIPPLE NO. 513

qtandard outlet connection for: Cyclopropane, industrial Acetylene Dimethyl ether lButadienv Ethylene oxide Butane Isobutane Propane Propylene

HEX NUT NO, 514

Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

FzrnxRi

IX.

14.-No. 5.9 valve outlet connection, .88.5-14NO0-LH-INT thread.

MMr OF M"VE worm an T q urr uir? 1% C"'sSTAWEO"

CLE~AANCS4

IMW
OX PPR

CWYACT 0"WIFTEA

CONNECTM O . 520 ~

18

ACROS

HE

LT -

NOW MADWf

FULL TWO

230

-J0.891M

Do

1111

SHN LENT
T FULL
OMWVV 45*X WAU

OPIOA
3e A

-. 8m-0111A-o
A1LVE OUTLET hNl 521 NIPPLE NO. 523
Dimensions in Inches unless otherwise specified.

Wr

HEX NUT NO. 524

Alternate standard outlet Connection for: Acetylene, small valve series (see footnote a to table JX. 1.)

FinuRE IX.15.-No. 520 Valve outlet connection, .895-l8NGO-R H-EXT thread.

60

mg OV"*

ANY

(*

WKw OUTLETr

CAP.
Q1aAwE, MW

CTSKt

WO X

lmu

___soX
CONNECTION
NO. 540

ACROSS NEX FLATS

6

WI

AW4 FULL THDAN

-4

1FULL THO

.9O3-14Aj -RHEX

CDNFAN

amX

DON

e-OUTLET CAP WITHIN

X CIAMFER 4e*
0WWV j WM~E

oa IM
DIAMETER X

DEEP (USE OPTMOALJ %LE VT__NO__41____O,54

HEX NUT NO, 5441

WARNINC): DO NOT USE THIS CONNECTION FOR ANY OT11ER GlAS OR FOR ANY (;AS MIXTURE.

FiniwRF IX.16.- No. 540

valve outlet connection, .903-l4NGO-RII-EXT thread with round nipple.

WE MS OF ANY MTW OF VLbTNW atW rVNUT OUTLET PLUG . of

coAcTIrJV Ala 580 If mu.

OX

.96S-14NGO'-VEM-UT

4088 #*X FLATS

x u

CYIt se xE

.4-5
N~U

Lf7.WTWAI

VALV OUTLET

NUSOn"8

NPL NOPTA 5L
Stndr oult oneton"r

HE

1UTi . 8

Frouui~ IX1

Stanod58 alve outlet connection, for:4G-IIITthed

Aiwtrpme62owtrpme

*ADMW
PLUG

ANYL

CONAAECT1OJ

NO. 590
HEX AC11AOSS FLATS OIUL~ft
C'Xr

.US-0NMO-L"-NT

crmNsox

D" uae

oeaa

I-'mu

FULL THO

NOW

0,5
*MU 70 CONFINE

NOW1 NOWII
S~IE

Lear"

-.

& MAX

VALVE

OUTLET

NO. 591

NIPPLE

NO.

593

HEX NUT NO. 594

Standard outlet connection for: Neon, oil-pumped Air, oil-pumped ,pe Nitroge,,n, o~il-pRum d Argon. oil-pumped Sulphu heaoride Helium, oil purned Xenon, oil-pumped Krypton, oil-pumped Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified. FiGL'RE I X. 18.-No. 590 valve outlet connection, .965-I4NGO-LH-INT thread.

63

CQWECTION NO. 620

GROOVE I1dDIA CHM*WEE 4e

X iO

-a" OW

Mwo FULL W

L0-OWO-RMt4-fl*L

WASHER~

ACRSSAEX

FLATES

VAV OTETN 61NO

Cont%0 r ma e mtedwe _s0pciid o 6,fiueI.

25CIVVR

E N

"If~

~~ goeisotrqieuealeutle M

Methylrbbromidebe rmetylchloridehae

Tmiteuorhenromopeeified Mrifuorchlorotethyfluretneniie

D~imnensions in inches unless otherwise Specified.

Fin-uRE ITX. 19.-o. 620 valve Outlet Connection, l.030-14NGO-RII-EY T thread irith flare converters.

64

PRMmor

o N"r/ K

30X X

&P

CONNECTION A10. 640

OM J-27wrT-Nwr-RT CS x C so" 4Dm9 X0.6564, ACROSS HEX FLATS D"A4 CTSX 900 X 1 MAJOR OiAM AT ENO CHAMFER 45 DE MAN DE
-030-N6---RN-EXT

CUMN
00WM

ONS A 0.003
I N i

X Q DIAM -

I-WNGT-RN-Exr

CHEAWER 45

AI rl IFULL THD

S
WASHER

-- I035-E"WO-4-INT

VALVE OUTLET NO. 641

('nunterbore moy be omitted when so specified.

NO. 645
Standard outlet connection for: Phosgen( D)imensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

CONVERTER NO. 644

FIGUtRE

IX.20.-No. 640 valve outlet connection, 1.030-i4NGO-RH-PXT thread with 3--I8NG T-RII-EX T con verter.

PAT Of VALVE WIN

ON

Err

CONNECTION NO. 660

CTSM DRIj OLL

Q AI

0M

CWOiv a3W5 * CLOW

if
LO3R-1414S-06-E

0
55

IAN

i
FULL THD
FLT

DIA
-0

OPTIONAL

PUJLL THO

Ni

1.033 !4N0-RM-#ET

jACRtOSS

mEx FLATs

VALVE OUTLET AN-0 661a

WASHER NO. 665

NIPPLE NQ 663

HEX NUT NO. 664

If groove is required, use valve outlet No. 621, figure IX.19. Standard outlet connection for: Chlorine Difluoroethane Df3uoronmonochloroethane Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified. Fj(UITRE

IX.2 1.-No. 660 valve outlet connection, 1.030-I4NGO-RIH-EY T thread with nut and nipple.

66

a"

&44 W ANY F~ O YALW Writ

60*

X _4 DIAN
GROOV

CONNECTION

NO. 670
-CTSK 90 x 0 mM

GALL

DAL 0M AM
A

ID 0. 4 5 A0003 M
LO30-MM*$0-LH-(XT

istL

646

INI ,

FULL. THO

--

.7763

A+
NI,

LENOT14 SHAWE OPTIONAL 0I x 4

t.033-f 4NO0-Lm-iHT 11 ACROSS HEX FLATS 4

-0

DIAN

VALVE OUTLET

NO. 671

WASER_ NO. 675

NIP'NO.-

HEX NUT NO. 674

Staindard outlet Collcmi lmulfur C'hlorine ri flliorile, Fbuorine filiariqie.utiliydroi~us II -41mogeu uotIerwis~~wspcifledI1 ittensilous it, IHCI)I's uuuiemA

FGI-RaE I N.22.-No. 670 valve outlet rontircdinoi, 1.0370 -.

.ING(J-LII-R. T thre'od.

67

MANIA M mCj W

CTS

90

DRILL

-16+

IT0

IA
0.9

BOSS08 LENGTH
IDRILL
3It4G-RH-INT

[-

4 -o

VALVE OUTLET NO. 80!

WASHER NO,.A80
Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified

NIPPLE NO. 803

FmGuRE

IX.23.-No. 800 standard valve outlet connection,

yoke tylpe, for ammonia, anhyjdrous.

~-0~
DRILL 4057
C'BOAE 0.5625 *0.003 CMAMFER
45 0 )fi
Os0

DOMLL DIAiMIs+ 04 tk DIAM

I.030-14MO0-RN-EX7

__-__

a la

.4-95 DIAO

VALVE

OUTLET

NO. 821

WASHER Nd--fNIPPLE
D~imnsioins in inches unless otherwis~e specifled.

NO. 823

Fic~tRt, I X.24.- No. 8.?0 soandard r'ohc ou~tlet roInncdjof, yoke' fpe, for rhlorine (with was~her on outer farc)

60

+0

DRILL.IA

CWORE 0.5625 * 0.003

CHAMFER 4e X
142 DIAM

DRILL
+0

I.030-14N60 -RH-EXT

0.49

-M

tnULL THO

VALVE

OUTLET NO. 841

WASHER NO. 845

D~imensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

NIPPLE NO. 843

FIGURE I X.25.-No.

840 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for chlorine (with washer inside of recess).

70

OSECIO

X-X6000

"50

MAAX

MIN~~

0.265

LxoA

(SO. N040

VAb)OT

------------------------------HOL -IMHL

LEAW~NI0.LE
P4" oP"i6larne5 Yoeo thlzrsalb x onyi poetigtp 0plcal

~~

~
sft i

rvde o ii sd

~
o t

rjcin ma0e.2cd aeynt T; oainoltevlet 6dges

odmninda

1)imnslns oterwse seciied nles i Inhes

l~a A Ihog IX2.-o

87

No.

29~ vav

iltcnetos

ok

ye

ai

ieso

41

*0.348

* 0.003

ONr

dimesion sA fiur I.2 oasi

0.34558 0.003 0.174 .* 0.005

0455 *000O3

VALVE OUTLET PV

881 .
For basic dimensions see figure IX.26. D~imensions in inches unless%otherwise specified.

NIPPLE NQ 883

F~~~iVRIGRE T

X.27.-No.

880 standard

e o

tpati connection, yoke type, for oxygencro utlet dord

ni~ruedifl) 2 ntoer7pr

Fedicl. 72 t

cent) lif

dM0

0.0?

~ CUM*

! Q0 23

0.3300.033

VALVE OUTLET NO. 891

For basic dimensions see figure I X.2f. Dimensions in inches unless otherwime stwcified. Fiw.RE I X.29).-

NIPPLE NO. 893

No. 890 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for oxygen-heliumn Pnjxturcs (heliump niot over 8" percent), medical.

OL400

.55.47?. 0.0005.00

AA -W *0.0Ofl5

0.09 0.0.222

0.--1

0.0 0.0030

VALVE OUTLET NO, 901

For basic dimensions see figure IX.26. D~imensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

NIPPLE NO. 903

Firn1-R

IX.30.---,No. 900 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for ethylene, medical.

73

0.537

oQos

0. Mooo

#E0059*

0PO

VALVE OUTLET NO. 91!

For basic dimensions see figure IX.26. Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.

NIPPLE NQ 913

Fint'RE I X.31.-No. 9.10 standard valve outlet connection, yoke type, for nitrous aride, medical.

VALVE0 OULE

92aIPL=N
FAr-aicimesin * see figur IX.2

CA.

inice6nesohrieseiid 6~mnin

two 74v

Faatfn

X.32

-W

vleote

o ndin

aom90sadr oet-/e

ylpoae

ndc

J5

0 *000022 *a

0.003*4

0.222

0.0.00

VALVE? OUTLET NVO. 93!

For hu~s Ir inermi.,.% figre IX.2f,. -ADim)rensions In Inel, LAess otoIreI"A, l''sixcified.I

NIPPLE NQ. 933

Fic.VRIP. I X.33.

Vo. .9.S0 standard v'alve outlet connection, yoke type, for helium, medico!; and / lhium-oxygen n,,.rturt (02) less thari 20 percent), medical.

0.56200 0003-03

.1"1

0005.61t0.0

0,562 *0003

VALVE OUTLET NO. 941

For Imste dimensions sev flgure I X.26i. IDin)(e.idons in Inehes otherw~se sixiieId.'

NIPPLE NQL 943

~unilss

FIrnVRF I X.34.

.No. 940o standard valre oitlet connection, yokt type, for carbon dioxide, mnedical: arid carbon dio~ridc-oxrigen mjiture ((C) 2 over - percent), medical.

T5.

TABLE

I X.4.-Limits of size of U.S. cornpressed gas cyilinder valve outlet threads, NGO
External thread Internal thread M inor diameter Max 6 Minor diameter

Thread designation

Major diameter

Pitch diameter

Pitch diameter

Major diameter Min 1i in. 0.3750 62m 70

Max 1 2 ill. 0.3730 .65 7450 ----.8250 8800 8950 9030 WW0 -1.W00

M I 3 in. 0.3680 60 .7400

Max 4 in. 0.3459 5W2 .6986

Min 5 in. 0.3435 5W9 .6950

Min 7

Max 8 in. 0.3344 .5793 .6804

Min 9 in. 0. 3479 .59S5 .7036

Max 10 in. 0.35W3 .5W8 .7072

.373-24NOO-RH-EXT.-. .375--24NG0-RH-INT. .625-20N 00-RH- EXT. .fl28-20NG0-RH-INT. --.745-14NOoR H)-EXT --R 70INO]}NT

in. in. 0.3219 ------ 0.3299 .5637 5739 6574 .6727

825-14N(O{R }-EXT--...... 4N0( L{H INT.--.880-14NO0-LH-EXT-.--. .885-14N00-LH-INT. ----- -...---.......... .W9t-18N00-RH-EXT--- --.. .899-ISNO0-RH-INT..f03-l4N00-RH-EXT.... .08-l4N00-RH-INT-C6-.1 {~}EXT ----H .- 51N O-H)N ..... 1.030-14NOO{ -R}-EXT ---.... 11051NO1-H_ N

.820 8750 .8900 .8980 ----955

.7786 .8336

.7750 .830

.7374 7924 -.8268 .8154 .8724 .9424 9577 .9654 988 9926 1.0360 .47836 7 .7527 .8077 .8154 .8386 --83-8M .84498A2 ---8307 .8384 86136 -....-------8877 .8954 .9186 .7872 .8422 .8665 P652 922 8300 .8850 8900 9080 oo

8589 .8553 ....------. .856 .8530 - ------.9136 ...... .9&36 .9100 -.9796

1.0250

TABLE IX.5-Lirnit

of

size,

National Gas Taper, Special Gas Taper threads; NGT, NGT(Cl), SGT
External Internal Large end Major diameter. . e1. 6 7 n 04022 .5333 .5733 .7486 .7676 .946 .9461 .9461 .9461 .7030 .9217 .9417 1 91 8 n 0. 42D4 W.30 .6915 .8625 1.0795 1.09.51 1.1130 1.1331 1.1576 1.1564 1.3457 .6931 936 Over-all length. approx., li JK 9 n. Pitch C'sink.Neck diamW0 x radius, eter max. min. at foce. diamBore, G El eter max..
-

Hand. _ _Small end Thread designatight tion. engage. Ca ment,- Major Pitch ('ham 11 diamdiamfr eter. eter, 45 min. 1)$ diameter 12
in

Full threads Pitch diameter, F1a

Full threads
-

Lenrth.' 1..

Pitch diamoter. F

Length, (1.1+.3)

Length of full root, min.. L9apo., 16 in. 0.3652 .4778 .5178 .6771 .6961 .9461

4 il. 0.3635 .4774 .6120 .7584 .9677

10

11 .isa, 03748 .4899 .6270 .7784 .9W8 .98W

12 in. 1%2 Ma %4 Ilia

13 in. 0.3269 .4225 .6879 .8972 .8972

14

1s

Ilk-27X)T.

0.1800

I0.39=I
.8238

i. i. 2464 0.3886
2'64

~,
3i 7As 14 I l1 l4 1~ %

ei 2 n.
2

in. isn. 0.35IN6 0. 2911 .4670 .6016 .7450 .9543 .9543 .3667 .4067 .5343 .5533

te-ISNOT.........*2000 lIA-18NOT.......--.2400 41~-4XiT ..... .3200 44-14NOT ......... 39 44-14NOT (('h-I 44-14NOTl (('11-2 -14-14NOT (CII-3 14-14NOT (Cl)-4 J4-l4SOT'.. 1-l11JNOT. 1'4-lltfJNOT11il!~~T

.6W6
.8156 10 2

9111
2%2

.5100 .6479

i 'hel

6 7,16 Me 1%6

'Me1 .5572

1&16 .8052 1.0157 1.02%8 1. 0447 1.06R48 1.08OW 1.0731 12712 16160 .'!a 50

.3.3901.024W .93)77 "6 3390 1.0OW . 985 5964 .339 1.0628 1.0057 l~ili 31 .339 1.0873 L.30 112 .4008 1.047 0.9&52 3164 1 4 1

) )

M4

() ( (

1 Y.4

) )

) ()
9

) ()
*

.5533
()

()

0) .5714 .6609 60 .6809

(1)

()
.7030 .8348 84 M848

TA IM6 1'i it,

1.0353

1%4e 1I1s 12%2

.8556 1.1278 1473 1.7102

.9474 1.1973 150 1.7798

.4000 1.2832 I1.2136 .4200 I1.6267 I15571 42110 I1867 I91

'1 41 1.2386 .841!4 1~illi 1.-8223

All d imensions are basic. See figure. IX.35 for relationship of dimensions. For sesothr tan hloineovesiz thead fo revlvig ae gnerlly Foruse oter hanchlrin, oersze hreds or evavin ar geeraly speclfied at 4 or 7 turns oversize. For chlorine, the Y4-14NOT(CI) -I size is standard; the -2 Is 4 turns oversize; the -3 Is 8'; turns oversize; and the -4 is 14 turns oversize, bThe Y4-14SOT (Special Glas Taper) thread Is a standard having attaper Of 4&1- 112 inches per foot on diameter) with a 600 thread normal to the axis and 0.06l8 Inch deep. For this thread cot. 13. 14 and 15 are based on gages 0.7030 inch long. Cylinders are held to final inspection limits from basic to lII turns small, and valves to plus or minus I turn, ' The basic condition of fit is that the external thread with a pitch diameter of Ea at the end (reference plane for gaging external thread) shall enter by hand engagement toea distance Ll Into thce internal thread with a plitch diameter of El at the opening (reference plane for gaging internal thread).

4External threads shall he threaded the approximate length L~obut gaged up to ls. Dimension 1s is equal to Ll pius six (6) threads for all NOT threads and L, plus eight and a half (8'.,) threads for the N (T (CI) threads. Di.menslon F. is measured at distance LR from Eo. and dimension DAs measured is at distance ble from F79. These longer external threads are desirable if further tightening should he necessary. To facilitate gaging. provision should be, made to allow the LA ring gage~ to advance a distance of two full threads beyond the LP length (one turn for allowable variation in pitch diameter and one turn for allowable variation in taper). - Full internal threads at the crests and roots sliall extend throughout lengths Li+L 3 (Li-3 threads). This dimension determines the minimum metal on the inside of the neck to produce maximum bore K... Any metal beow Li shall have tapped threads with full roots to a minimum leneth he (I.,+5 threads for all NOT threads and L1+91, threads for the \(1T(l) threads).

76

3. INLET CONNECTIONS

or ramp intersects the edge of the collar on the

The threads on the inlet, neck, or valve to cylinder connection are right hand of the following types: (a) National gas taper threads, NGT or NGT (Cl) for chlorine. (b) Special gas taper threads, SGT. (c) National gas straight threads, NGS. 1. NGT, NGT(CI), AND SGT THREADS.-The NGT and NGT(CI) threads are based on the American Standard for taper pipe threads but are longer to provide fresh threads if further tightening is necessary. Manufacturing tolerances for the taper of these threads are as follows: The taper on the pitch elements of external threads is h 6 on diameter, (=- % in./ft.) with a minus tolerance of one turn but with no plus tolerance in gaging. The taper on the pitch elements of internal threads is he on diameter, with a plus tolerance of one turn but with no minus tolerance in gaging. The limits on crest and root truncation are the same as for the American National taper pipe threads as shown in table VII.I, p. 4. The SGT threads are similar to the NGT threads except, that the taper is /'/ (=I%in./ft.) on diameter instead of h/6. (a). Limits of size for the NGT, NGT(Cl), and SGT threads.-Limits of size for these threads are given in table IX.5. (See footnote b of that table.) Figure IX.35 indicates the relationship of these dimensions. (b). Gaging of the NGT, NGT(CI), and SGT threads.-Special gages are required for the gaging of these threads because of their length and the rigid requirements for sealing the compressed gas against leakage. The working or inspection gages described

body. Tile threads are to be within one turn in either direction from basic but preferably within %turn from basic. Therefore the product should gage preferably between -2 and +2 oil the scale with readings between -4 and +4 being acceptable. This reading will be needed as a reference for gaging the crest and root truncation of the external
thread.

2. ('rest truncation of external thread.--To check the crest truncation of the external thread, the gage shown in figure IX.37 is used. The gage should be pla(e(I over the threads lightly and rocked in different directions to detect out-ofroundness or off-taper. If tile rock is not excessive, the plunger should be pushed down and a reading taken. If the edge of the collar on tile body lies within tile helical ramp at the same reading as was shown on the ramp of the pitch (diameter ring gage (fig. IX.36), the crest truncation of the external thread is acceptable 3. Root truncation of external thread.-To check the root truncation of the external thread, the gage shown in figure IX.38 is used. The gage is screwed delicately onto the valve. After reaching full engagement, the gage is backed off onehalf to one full turn, and the, degree of looseness is compared with that of generally accepted threads. Slight, looseness indicates that the gage and product bear along the length of a full and continuous or cleared thread. Considerable looseness indicates that the gage has seated or stopped on the last incomplete thread. If the thread appears to be satisfactory after the above preliminary check, the gage is screwed onto the valve fingertight. The plunger is thei pushed down and a reading taken. If the edge in this section are called ramp gages, of tihe collar on thle body lies within the helical on til same bodyngies within the of are similar to conventional taper pipe Ramp gages at the same reading as was shown oI the ramp thread gages but provide more positive control of ramp of the pitch diameter ring gage (fig. IX.36), the thread elements; however, other gages acceproot truncation of the external thread is ay be used.acceptable. tabl tothe rocrin agecy may b, ued.the table to the procuring agency 1. Pitch diameter of external thread -To check acpbl 4. Pitch diameter of internal thread.-To che the pitch diameter of the external thread, the the pitch diameter of the internal thread, the threaded ring gages shown on figure IX.36 are threaded plug gage shown on figure IX.39 is used. used. Tile L1 ring gage is known as a primary This gage is known as a primary gage since the gage since the reading taken on the ramp will be reading taken on the ramp will be needed for use needed for use when additional gaging is done. when additional gaging is done. The L, ring is screwed onto the valve, flat face first. The Ll ring is then screwed onto the valve. Both heads are screwed in simultaneously, with Both rings should be engaged to about the same the precaution that the L9 section advances with tightness. For the thread to be acceptable, the some clearance ahead of the L, section to prevent locking. Both sections should be screwed in to rim of tile L, ring should not project above the L, ring or below the bottom of the gaging notch oin about the same tightness. For the pitch diameter of the tapped iiole to be acceptable, the upper band the L, ring. should not be above or below the edge of the The numbers on the ramp ring indicate the gaging ring. quarters of a turn the thread varies from basic. While the L, and L, rings are screwed onto the To measure the effective pitch diameter of tile valve, the plunger should be pushed down against thread at the L, length, with the gage screwed the end of the valve. The reading on the ramp into the cylinder, the hexagonal sleeve is pushed should then be taken. The reading will be the down to the face of the cylinder. A reading is number within the division where the helical scale then taken on the ramp at the point where it 77

intersects the edge of the hexagonal sleeve, The threads are to be within one turn in either direction from basic but preferably within %turn from basic. Therefore the product should gage preferably between -2 and +2 on the scale, with readings between -4 and +4 being acceptable. This reading will be needed as a reference for gaging the crest and root truncation and the maximum bore of the internal thread on the cylinder. 5. Crest truncation oft internal thread.-To check the crest truncation of the internal thread, the plain plug gage shown in figure IX.40 is used. The plug is slipped lightly into the hole and rocked in different directions to detect out-ofroundness or off-taper. If either of these conditions appears excessive, the crest should be examined visually for roughness, chips, and variations in truncation. After this inspection, the plug is seated into the hole and the hexagonal sleeve pushed down to the face of the cylinder. If the upper edge of the hexagonal sleeve lies within the helical ramp at the same reading as was shown on the ramp of the pitch diameter plug gage (fig. IX.39), the crest truncation of the internal thread is acceptable. 6. Maximum bore of internal thread.-To check the maximum bore of the internal thread, the gage shown in figure IX.41 is used. The plug is seated into the hole and the hexagonal sleeve pushed down to the face of the cylinder. If the upper edge of the hexagonal sleeve lies within the helical ramp at the same reading as was shown on the ramp of the pitch diameter plug gage (fig. IX.39), the maximum bore of the internal thread is acceptable. 7. Root truncation the root truncation of internal thread.-To check of the internal thread, the plug gage shown on figure IX.42 is used. threaded The gage is screwed delicately into the tapped hole of the cylinder. After reaching full engagement, the gage is backed off one-half to one full turn and the degree of looseness compared with that of generally accepted threads. Slight looseness indicates that the gage and cylinder bear along the length of a full and continuous or cleared thread. Considerable looseness indicates that the plug has seated or stopped on the last incomplete thread. If the thread appears to be satisfactory after the above preliminary check, the gage is screwed into the cylinder fingertight. The hexagonal sleeve is then pushed down to the face of the

cylinder. If the upper edge of the hexagonal sleeve lies within the helical ramp at the same reading as was shown on the ramp of the pitch diameter plug gage (fig. IX.39), the root truncation of the internal thread is acceptable. (c) Checking of the NGT, NGT(CO), and SGT working or inspection gages with master gages.-The sketches of the master gages are shown on figures IX.43, IX.44, and IX.45. Gaging information is given in the notes on these figures. 2. NATIONAL GAS STRAIGHT THREADS, NGS.All straight threads for inlet connections shall be NGS threads. The diameters and the form for both the external and internal threads shall conform to those for NPSM American Standard straight pipe threads for free-fitting mechanical joints (without clearance) (see table VII.6, p. 9). The length of engagement shall be (Li+L 3 ). The seal for tightness shall be at or close to the end face of the cylinder whether it incorporates the external or the internal threads.
4. SAFETY DEVICE THREADS

The safety devices on high pressure gas cylinder valves 'shall be provided with right hand threads of the Unified form, 19 threads per inch. The minimum length of engagement shall be % The threadm dimn nshengage bent ss follows onf in. The thread dimensions shall be as follows:
Bo(trenad
Cainrenad

--

Max
0.6157

Mtn
.612A
.14

Min

Max

M.0. PMth diameter

Pitch diameter-._7

Minor diameWer2

...

.2--..........

in. 0 6500 61 17

"

060 *

The safety device threads shall be designated as follows: * Boss (external thread): .650-19 UNS-3A MAJOR DIA .6500-.6416 PD .6157-.6124 * Cap (internal thread): .650-19 UNS-3B MINOR DIA .5929-.6008 PD .6157-.6200

78

TABLE IX.6.-Din

ouimu of master sWting plug gage; NGT, SGT* (extermal threads)

- .
1Dt0 X 1 2

.
.28. I 3 in. 0.5218 .5343 .5517 .530 .4774 .4634 .4899 .4834 .5107 .4867 .4329 .4628 .2000 .5333 .4777

o., 14
Zz
t 84 4 in. 0.6564 .6714 .6m8 .6915 .61D -.680 .6W7 63 .6479 .629 .676 .a00 . .2400 .673 .5177 41G 5 in. 0.8156 .8366 .8579 .8625 .7884 .7275 .7784 .789 .80V .7743 .7013 .7436 .32 .7486 .6772 M 6 Lu. 1.0248 1. 000 1.0683 1.079 .9677 .9368 .9W8 .9934 1.0167 .9W4 .0106 .9541 .33o0 .7676 .6962 % *.07143
2%2

.o o
I. 024* 7 in. in. 1.024W 1.0427 1.0460 1.0639 LG 1.0681062 .1.0951 1.1130 .9677 .98 .9368 .996 .9934 1.028O .9M .9106 .9gut .3390 .9461 .8747 1, '.07143
22

1.042

9'
9 In. 1.06M4 1.0640 1.1063 1.1331 1.0057 .9748 1.0269 1.0.14 1.060 1.0339 .96 .9 .3390 .9461 .8747 14 *.07143
'Me

1.7
1.04

0
1.283 12 mn. 1.2832 1.3082 1. 33M4 1.3457 1.2136 1.1760 1.2386 1.2440 1.2712 1. 2336 1.1441 1 1963 .4000 .9217 .8347 1 *.08696 14 .5W8

z
"*

z
0. 14

1.06 13 in. 1.627 1 6630 1. 6802 1.6031 I1.571

10 in. 1.0873 1. 1085 1.1308 1.1576 1.0302 .9993 1.0514 1.0539 1.0OW3 1.058 .9731 1.0166 .330 .9461 .8747 14 '07143 8 42 .6688

11

in. Do,--------------- 0.3081 4m4 13 ---------------. 4160 D (" -----------------------. De approx ----------------------. 4204 go -------------------------------. 3635

in.
1.0470 1.0971 *.1 1260 I. 1564 .952 9543 1.0353 1.0443 1.0731 1.0422 *. 9234 1. 0024 .4008 .7030 .6316 '.07143 *.3184

in.
1.8657 1.8m2 1.9192 1.9360 1.7961 1. 758 1.8223 1.8277 1.85 0 1.8174 1 7265 1.7800 .4200 .9417 .8547 I4 ". 6 1'34% .5W4

Re-H% height ---------------.. tbd Ba -----------------------------. I(i+p) --------------------------- . $ -------------------------------. Er--H thd height ---------------

3475 3748 3771 3886 36

.9547 1. am6 1.0113 1.0447 1.0138 .9285 .9720 .3390 .9461 .8747 14 '.07143 56%4 *34 .6688

1.5195 1.5834 1. 5888 1.6160 1.5784 1 4876 1. 5411 .4200 .9417 .8547 lm "'.0869
112

K .-----------------------------0.3339 367 K(....).------------------------. 1-00 -----. S 4022 Le ------------------------------- . 3652 L(&) --------------------------- . . L, approx --------------------.. Me . pitch -------------------. H re

i.. 50...m..---"r',re '----------------------See figure IX.a,

4h . 4 V

*. 704 '.0W *.0566 *.07143 IH4 $44 24t Me .3824 .3824 "--------------------.2544 .4912

.6196

. 001

.9001

1.168

1.1874

.4912

1.5W

am8

1.53M

1.,35M

.688

1.646

.96OO

1.4315

1.4515

.5968

1.4631

p. 81, for the explanstion of all letter symbols except H and M, which are identified on figure IX.45, p. 90.

TABLE IX.7.-Dimensions of master setting ring gages; NGT, SGT* (internal threads)

E.- E"

Et

Et

gt
0

E-

4
in. 0.6664 .6714 .6888 .6390 .6120 .6270 .6016 .6947 .6187

5
in. 0.8156 .83m6 .879 .7933 .7684 .7784 .7450 .7361 .7670 .7517 .7213 .6879 .6700 .3200 .5343 .7486 .6772 .6771 .1071 '.07143 "31" 1 1.0979 .4208

6
in. 1.0248 1.0460 1.0683 1.0025 .9677 .9W89 .9W43 .9464 .9763 .9610 .9318 .8972 .8883 .3390 .5633 .7676 .6962 .6961

7
in. 1.0248 1.0460 1.0683 1.0025 .9677 .9889 .9543 .9454 .9763 .9610 .9318 .8972 .8883 .3390 .6633 .9461 .8747 .9461 .1071 *.07143 11 '31 1.3653 .4192

8 in.
(*) (1) (') (*) (') (1) () (')

9
in. (0) () () (') (') () () (.) ()

10

11
in. 1.0470 1.0971 '1.1260 1.0024 .952 .0363 .9474 929 9604

12
in. 1.2832 1.3082 1.3354 1.2560 1.2136 1 2386 1.1973 1.1864 1.2240 1.2054 1 1691 1.1278 1.1169 .4000 .6609 .9217 .8347 .8348 .1304 .08 13 1.3468 .5120

13
in. 1.6267 1.6630 1.6802 1. 695 1.5671 1 5834 1.5408 1.5299 1.5675 1.5489 1 5139 1.4713 1.4604 .4200 .610 .9417 .8547 .8548

14
in. 1.8657 1.820 1.9192 1.8385 1.7961 1.8223 1.7798 1.768 1.8066 1.7879 1.7524 1.7102 1.693 .4200 .6809 .9417 .8547 .8548

in. in. 0.3931 0.5218 Do -----------------------------4.4044 .5343 Di -----------------------------.5517 D (*-p -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - 4160 1 .3815 .5044 Dt -----------------------------3636 .4774 Ee ------------------------------- . Es ------------------------------- . Res ------------------------------. F9 ------------------------------- . E#+Hthd height ---------------. .3601 ) --.----------------------E( KI ------------------------------ . K& .----------------------------- . K --------------------------Lt -----------------------------. L1+I4 -------------------------- . I4 ------------------------------- . Lc") -- - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - --. - la ------------------------------. lp --------------------------. 3748 3666 3520 3680 3451 3269 3223 1800 2911 4022 3652 3662 .4899 .4670 .4601 .4841 .4723 .4454 .4225 .4156 .2000 .3667 .5333 .4777 .4778

in. (*) () () (') (') (') () (') ()

.6069

(.) ()
() () ( () (') () ()

()

()

9607

.5826 .5572 .5503 .2400 .4067 .5733 .5177 .5178

(') () (*) (N (') (*) (()

() (*) ( )

() () (* ( )

.9325 .8856 .8377 .4008 0.7030 .7030 .6316 .7030 .1071

3%p--------------------------- .

1296

.1944 "S1

.1944
.0833 '.0

.200

.2500
.1071

.2600

()
()

()

0556

.0833 *.065

() 0)

.2500

.3043

.3043
.1304

.3043
.1304 ".0
12%2a

*. '030 .----------------------". ,it 1, sink 90e x max. di. ----li. 0 ------------------------------.5812 A, ref* -------------------------B, ref -------------------------- . 2160

*.07143 '3.1. 1.1153 .4192

34 .8026 .3248

Mee 4 .8426 .3248

(' (1) () 0) () ()

0) ( ) (%2 (')

-. 07143 (*) (*) I 7,64 (C) 1.0390 () (') .3360

*.069 14164 1 1.3668 .5120

13O 1.3W8 .5120

Bee figure IX.36, p. 81, for the explanation of all letter symbols except A and B, which are identified on figure IX.44, p. 89.

79

TABLE Tolerance on pitch

Thread designation

IX.8.-Master setting gage tolerances; NGT, SGT

Tolerance - on lead in L, length of gage Plugs Rings 4
in.

Tolerance bon half angle Plugs 5

milt

Tolerance - on taper in L, length of gage Plugs 7

f.

Tolerance on major plug gage at gaging notch 9

in. diameter of

Tolerance on minor
diameter of

gaging notch of plug gage 2

in.

diameter at

Rings 6
mil ti.

Rings

ring gage at large end 10

in.

in. 0.0003 .0003 .0003 .0003 00031 .0003 .(W03 0004 .0004 .0004

f--27NOT. . I-18NOT-..... --18NGT-.. ...

0.0002 ..0002 .0002 -. 00031

.M

k 0.0002 0002 .0002 .0002 0002 .0002 .0002 .0003 .0003 .0003

15 .5 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

:I:

20 20 20 15 15 15 15' is 15 15

+ 0.00031 .0004 .0004 .0006 .0006 .0006 .0006 .0008 ,0008 .0008

0.0016 .0r007 .0007 .0009 .0009 .1009 W(IN .0012 .0012 .0012

0. (0M04 0006 .0006 .0010 .0010 .0010 W010 0010 (010 .0110

0. N)00 .00K6 .0006 0010 .0010 .0010 .M10 .00110 .0W10 .010

1J-14NGT --.-.-----.----------;4-14NGT.. . h4-14NOT(CI) .. .. ....... --1480T .... 1-11tiNGT ..... i--INGT....................... 141-1-.NGT

.0003 .00........ 003 0003 .0003 .0003

....... ...

* The lead and taper on plug and ring gages shall be measured along htie pitch line, omitting the Imperfect threads at each end. NoTis.-Maximum possible Interchange standoff, any ring against any plug other than its master plug. may occur when taper deviations are zero and all other dimensions are at opposite extreme tolerance limits. Interchange standoff, any ring against any plug other than its master plug, may occur when all dimensions Including taper are midway between opposite tolerance limits.

In solving for the correction in diameter for angle deviatimns. tihe average deviation in half angle for the two sides of thread regardless (if hiir signs should he taken. The large end of t1.e ring gage shall be flush with the gaging notch ,,f its master plug gage within -0.002 in. when assembled handtight. The tolerance for the length I , from small end to gaging notch of the plug gage shall be +0.0A0, -0.001 in. The tolerance for the overall thread length 1? of the plug gage shall be +0.005, -0.000 in. The tolerance for the thickness I1 of the ring gage shall le +0.1101, -01.(010in.

80

OZAIMM-E2P

, 4o
La/
-E

LDTHOS

flfA

ST0LE W RSy

STYLE 8

D E IC

*MAJOR *PITCH

DIAMETER ~ AT REFERD101E-TER jENCE PLANE AINOR OWETER MBORE)INVOICATED

Q La 3 Le Lo -

STANAV1RD HANOTiGHT ENGIAG*EMT 3 THREADS (PrR WReXHMW FULL EXTERNAL THREADS FULL ROOTS ON INTERNAL THREADS SOVERALL EXTERNAL THREADS *REFERENCE PLANE FOR GAGING EXTERNAL THREADS (D REFERENCE PLANE FOR GAGING INTERNAL THREADS

FIGURE

IX.3i.-Relalionship between internal and external thread dimensions of NGT, NGT(CI), and SGT threads.

LOCKING CAP

EXAMPLE OF BSAS 4ARKIN TO &E PLACED HEREWT:ESEO

ZERO ON SCALE TO ALINE BO

4 PITCH DIA
IN# TO W PLACED ON THIS FACE.

SRN RING BODY

LNGR

LeRING

I-I4NGTBOTTOM
T

OF PLUNGER EFUHWT

TOPS OF RINGS

p 4

~~WITH TOPS

WITNESS LINES TO ALINE OF RINGS FLUSH

----

T7~7P
-o

Lo RING
L S RING

1t

El
v + )

Fj(;uRE I X.36.-Pitch diameter ring gage.s NGT, SGT.

82

LOCKING CAP

RAMP RING

ZERO ON SCALE AT TOP OF RAMP TO ALINE WITH EOGE OF BODY

RING BODY

BOTTOM OF PLUNGER

RING

HoH

Fim-RE IX.37.-Cre.st truncation ring gage; SVGT, S(;T.

LOCKING CAP

RAMP RING

*-~-- EROON SCALE AT BOTTOM OF RAMP 70 ALINE WITH EDGE OF BODY

EXAMPLE OF CSAE MARKING TO BE PLACED HERE:

PRN

J-44NGT RING BODY

550

BOTTOM OF PLUNGER TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF RING

RING

0.0015

K0

K8
Fi~o-t

K(

p)
/q'

I X..39.

I~n

rfcl~h.rf(

G ,SGT.

84

LOCKING CAP
DEPTH RING
WITNESS LINES TO ALINE AT UPPER EDGE OF BAND

El
-.

E0
L, PLUGL

"
"
. g J :---

LOCK SLEEVE

L 9 PLUG
..-

4 _P

_,

.RAMP
s

RING
ALINE WITH EDGE

E..p.
3jP) ""OF

lip

ZERO ON SCALE TO SLEEVE EXAMPLE OF GAGE

MARKING TO BE PLACED HERE:
42-14NGT

"" E-9

PITCH DIA SLEEVE

BOTTOM OF SLEEVE TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF LI PLUG

SPRING

L, PLUG

Fi,

URE

IX.39.-Pitch diameter plug gage; NGT, SGT.

85

----LOCKING

CAP

RAMP RING
! d--

CREST TRUNCATION TOLERANCE MAX TRUNCATION BASIC FORM

-*---ZERO ON SCALE AT BOTTOM OF RAMP TO ALINE WITH EDGE OF SLEEVE EXAMPLE OF GAGE MARKING TO BE PLACED HERE:

1-14NGT CREST TRUNC

;.,:2

SLEEVE BOTTOM OF SLEEVE TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF PLUG

~SPRING

4-

PLUG (CREST TRUNCATION)

K9

owl

S~K,
FIouRE IX.40.-Crest truncation plug gage; NGT, SGT.

86

LOCKING CAP RAMP RING F-TOLERANCE

AXTRUNCATION ASCFORM -.----ERO ON SCALE AT BOTTOM OF RAMP TO ALINE WITH EDGE

EXAMPLE OF GAGE
MARKING TO BE PLACED HERE:

J-I4NGT MAX BORE

BOTTOM OF SLEEVE TO BE FLUSH WITH

TOP OF PLUG

K3

FIGURE

IX.41.-Maximum bore plug gage: NGT, SGT.

87

"-LOCKING CAP
RAMP RING 0ROOT TRUNCATION
TOLERANCE
I -BASIC FORM -MAX TRUNCATION

"ZERO ONRAMP TO AT SCALE TOP OF

ALINE WITH EDGE OF SLEEVE

EX4MPLE OF GAGE MARKINIG TO HE PLACED HERE:

3-14NGT ROOT TRUNC " -SLEEVE

BOTTOM OF SLEEVE TO BE FLUSH WITH

TOP OF PLUG

0.00/5

SPIN

Lq

PLUG
(ROOT TRUNCATION)

550

-.

D9

FlwIRE

IX.42.- IRoot Irwicaltion plug gage: .VGT, SGT.

To MATEr FLu.WE WrmTHN * Oam" 09 * le FRIOM 101TNESS LINE 011 ASWW.KED HANOTIMNT

BASIC GAGING NOTCH TO INTERSECT AT ON NEAR PITCH CONE

T L
Roots of threads on plug and ring to be undercut to p/4 max to clear sharp V 600 thread. Gages to be calibrated to allow for deviations in flank angle, taper, lead, and pitch diameter. Maximum cumulative tolerance from true basic- 1/16 turn. Master setting plug is for setting Li and Ls ring gages shown on figure IX .36. Master setting ring is for setting L, and Lt plug gages shown on figure IX.39 See tables IX.6 and IX.7 for dimensions, table IX.8 for tolerances.

FiGURE IX.43.-Master setting plug and ring gages for setting pitch diameter of threaded plug and ring gages; NGT, SGT.

TO SET ROOT TRUNCATION PLUG SHOWN ON FIG. IX,42

TO CHECK CRfST rTRUNCATION OF Lg AND L9 PLUGS OF GAGE SHOWN ON FIG. IX.39

"D(#
Le L(e-pj

pp

Master setting plug Is for setting crest truncation ring shown on figure IX.37. Master setting ring Is for setting root truncation plug shownon figure IX.42 and to cheek crest truncation of L, and Lt plugs of gage shown on figure IX.39. See tables IX.6 and IX.7 for dimensions. table IX.8 for tolerances.

FIGURE IX.44.-Master setting plug and ring gagesfor setting and checking major diameters of plug and ring gages, NGT, SGT.

89

TO lET ROOT TRmKCATION fN SHOWN ON Fi1. OX.3

TO CHECK CREST TRftNCATION OF Lg AND Le RINMS OF "G0E SHOWN ON FIl. MI.3

-1f-P

H5~

HEeH

Lie it
S:

-TEo-

--

THD HEIGHT

Z-KO

-_v

.___.

of L, IX.41. and to check Mater settn Cin s for setting root tncation ring shown on figure IX.38maximum borecrest truncationfigure and L, rings of gae shown on figure IX.N. plug shown on setting rest truncation plutahown tolerandes. Master setti IX.= for on figure IX.40 and tables IX.6 and IX.7 for dimensions, table See

Fiauv iz IX.45.-Master setting plug and ring gagesfor setting and checking minor diameters of plug and ring gages; NGT, SGT.

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SECTION X. AMERICAN NATIONAL HOSE COUPLING AND FIRE-HOSE COUPLING THREADS 1. INTRODUCTION 1. AMERICAN NATIONAL HOSE COUPLING THREADS, NPSH.-The purpose of this specifica-

and correspond in all details with those recommended by the National Fire Protection Association and bv the National Bureau of Standards. 3. THREADING TooLs.-In ordering threading tools 10 for producing American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling threads, it should be pointed out that new taps should be near the maximum permissible size of the coupling, and new dies near the minimum permissible size of the nipple, in order that reasonable wear may be provided. As the threading tools wear by use, the couplings will become smaller and the nipples larger until the limits of size are reached. T'hese must not be exceeded. When the product reaches, or comes dangerously close to the limiting size, the threading tools should be readjusted or replaced.
2. FORM OF THREAD

tion is to provide a standard which will be recognized and adopted at once by a majority of manufacturers and consumers and toward which the minority may be brought, thus eliminating many threads which have been in use and the confusion and misunderstandings that have prevailed. As in other lines of work, current practice in use and manufacture must be recognized as well as the specific advantages of certain thread proportions for specific uses. This prevents the adoption of a single specification for each one of the nominal
sizes.

Figure X.1 illustrates the thread form.

1. ANGLE OF THREAD.-The basic angle of

These standards apply to the threaded parts of hose couplings, valves, nozzles, and all other fittings used in direct connection with hose intended for fire protection or for domestic, industrial, and general service in nominal sizes of %9, %, 1, 1 , 1%, and 2 in. In Federal specifica%, tion ZZ-H-466, Hose; Gasoline, Rubber-Metal, data are given on special hose coupling threads based on American National pipe threads, NPT, in nominal sizes of 2%, 3, 3%, and 4 in., 8 threads per inch.
2. AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE-HOSE COUPLING

thread, A, between the sides of the thread measured in an axial plane is 600. The line bisecting this 60' angle, is perpendicular to the axis of the thread. 2. FLAT AT CREST AND RooT.-The flat at the crest and root of the basic thread form is %por 0.125. 3.IWEIGHT OF THREAD.-The height of the basic thread form is h=0.649519p, or A= where p=pitch in inches, pnumber of threads per inch, in inche n --h=basic height of thread.
3. THREAD SERIES

0.649519
n

THREADS, NH.-Some years ago specifications for American National fire-hose coupling threads were approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, National Fire Protection Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Municipal Improvements, New England Water Works Association, American Water Works Association, the National Bureau of Standards, and other interested organizations. These specifications were published in 1911 as the Specifications of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, recommended by the National Fire Protection Association and a poved by the var:.jus other organizations. They were also published in 1914 as Circular C50 of the National Bureau of Standards. This circular was revised and republished in 1917. When the National Screw Thread Commission took up its work on the standardization of screw threads, the specifications for fire-hose coupling threads above referred to were accepted as the basis of its work on fire-hose coupling threads. It was found, however, that the specifications as originally drawn were inadequate in that they specified nominal dimensions only, with no maximum and minimum limits. The limits of size
herein specified have met with general approval
I'Tis section, with the exception of table X.7, is substantially in agreement with the present Issues of ABA B25, "National (American) S=andard Fire-Hose Coupling Screw Thread," and ASA B33.1, "American Standard Hose Coupling Screw Threads," which are published by the ASME, 29 West 3kth Street, New York 18. N.Y. The latest revisions should he

1. AMERICAN NATIONAL HOSE COUPLING AND

FIRE-HoSE COUPLING THREADS, NPSH AND NH.-In table X.1 are specified the basic dimensions of these threads. In tables X.2 and X.3 are specified the limits of size and tolerances. In tables X.4 and X.5 are specified the thread lengths and other thread details for these threads. 2. THREAD DESIGNATION.-These threads are designated by specifying in sequence the nominal size of hose, number of threads per inch, and the thread symbol as shown in the following examples: %-8NH 1 -1 I %NPSH 3-6NH 6-4NH
_

consulted when referring to these ASA standards.

hose coupling threads throughout the United States, attention is directed to the fact that sets of tools for rethreading existing hydrants and hoie couplingp r commercially available. Such sets comprise roughing and finishing tape. h n crrouh- finishing dies. expanders for expanding undersize externally and trddfittings preparatory to rethrcading, gages. and various accessories. The tools are applicable where existing threaded fittinhs do not differ so widely from the American National threads as to leave insufcient stock for the new thread. By the use of such tools a considerable number of municipalitics have at small expense converted their existing equipment and thus availed themselves of the important advantages which standardization

,. In the interest of the universal adoption of the American National fire-

's.

91

4. TOBAC

AND~ ALLOWANCES

(a) The tolerance on the coupling (internal)

threatd Isls n sapidfo b iiu oaoetemnmmcu coupling ieso pling duanension. (b) The tolerance on the nipple (external) thread is minus, and is applied from the maximum nipple dimension to below the maximum nipple dimension.

The tolerances and allowances for the American Notional hose coupling and fire-hose copln tbreads are specified in table X.6. The tolerances represent the extreme variations pemtted on the threads. Figure X.1, below, s=ow the relationship between nipple and coupling dimensions, and thread form.

see
-

4HEAVY

INTERNAL THREAD LINE SHOWS BASIC SIZE

h..
mO.ON

SAIC

21gPITHTDCM THRATOHERA a5 PADW5

JI

Figuux~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r I..AzrcnNtoa oeculigad.iehecopigfmofhedN

k!I

HadN.

92P

(c) The pitch diameter tolerances provided for a mating. mpple and coupling are the same. (d) Pitch diameter tolerances include lead and

S. GAGES 1. GAGES FOR AMERICAN COUPLING THREADS.-Limits

NATIONAL HOSE

(6) The tolerance on the major diameter is twice the tolerance on the pitch diameter. (f) The tolerance on the minor diameter of the nipple (external) thread is equal to the tolerance on the pitch diameter plus two-ninths of the basic thread height. The minimum minor diameter of a nipple (external) thread is such as to result in a flat equal to one-third of the basic fiat, p/24, at the root when the pitch diameter of the nipple (external) thread is at its minimum value. The maximum minor diameter is basic, but may be such as results from the use of a worn or rounded threading tool. (g) The tolerance on the major diameter of the coupling (internal) thread is equal to the tolerance on the pitch diameter plus two-ninths of the basic thread height. The minimum major diameter of the coupling (internal) thread is such as to result in a basic flat, p/8, when the pitch diameter of the coupling is at its minimum value. The maximum major diameter of the coupling is that corresponding to a flat equal to one-third the basic flat, p/24 . (h) The tolerance on the minor diameter of the coupling (internal) thread is twice the tolerance on the pitch diameter of the coupling. The minimum minor diameter of a coupling is such as to result in a basic flat, p/8, at the crest when the pitch diameter of the coupling is at its minimum value.

angle variations (see footnote a, table X.6).

of size of gages for

American National hose coupling threads are given in table X.7 and are based on the specifications and tolerances for gages given in section VI of part I. 2. GAGES FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE-HOSE COUPLING THREADS.-It is recommended that American National fire-hose coupling threads be inspected in the field by means of gages made within the tolerances given in table X.8. Limits of size for these gages are given in tables X.9 and X.10. It is further recommended that American National fire-hose coupling threads be given final inspection by the manufacturer by means of gages made within the limits given in tables X.9 and X.10 in order to avoid, as far as possible, disagreements which might otherwise arise as the result of slight differences in the sizes of gages.
6. EXTENT OF USAGE OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE-HOSE COUPLING THREADS

In appendix 9 is a listing of the cities in the United States which had a population of 25,000 or more in accordance with the 1950 census, and which have not standardized on the American National fire-hose coupling threads on hydrants, couplings, and nipples used with 2% in. nominal size fire hose.

TABLE X.l.-Basic dimensions of American National hose coupling and fire-hose coupling threads, NPSH and NH Maximum nipple dimensions (external thread) Thda thread Height Pitch thread Allow- Major Pitch Minor ance 1 2 3 Garden hose ---------------Chemical engine and booster home. Firehove -------------------air, water, and a i l other hose connetions to be made up with standard pipethreads. 4 5 8 in. 0.0548 .00119 .07217 .0439 .04639 .05648 .05648 .05648 .05648 7 in. 0.0100 .0120 .0120 .0075 .0075 .0100 .0100 .0100 .0100 diam. eter 8 in. 1.0625 1.3750 1.9900 1.035 . 03 1.2951 1.6399 1.8788 13528 diameter 9 in. 1.0060 1.2938 1.9178 .7789 .77 W4 1.2386 1.8834 1.8223 2.2963 diameter 10 in. 0.9495 1.2126 1.8457 .9425 4.720 1.1821 1.5269 1.7658 12398 2.8954 3.4073 4.0273 4.6916 4.0861 5.4361 5.9352 6.7002 Minimum (basic) cou. pVing dimensions (internal thread) Minor diameter 11 In. 0.9595 1.2246 1.8577 .3950 79W 1.1921 1.5369 1.7758 2.2498 2.9104 3.4223 4.0473 4.7117 4.7111 5.4611 5.9602 6.7252 Pitch diam. eter 12 in. 1.0160 1.3058 1.9298 .9964 .7859 1.2486 1.5934 1.8323 2.3063 2.9970 3.5306 4.1556 4.8200 4.8735 5.6235 6.1226 6.8876 Major diam eter 13 in. 1.0725 1.3870 20020 1.0A2 .483 1.3051 1.6499 1.8888 2.3628 3.0636 3.6389 4.2639 4.928M 5.035 5.7859 6.2850 7.0500

Nominal size of

Symbol hose

Service

per inchof

in. NH---------.... NH.-----------..-------------NH------------PSH-Steam, --------------------------- NPOH 1............ NPSH ---------14.......... NPSH ---------14 .-----------NPSH ---------2..--------------- NPSH ----------

4,,i4. ---

in. 114 06.O 8 .12800 9 .1111 14 .07143 14---.7143 114 .08M6 114 .066 111 .0696 114 .0W6 74 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 .13333 .16667 .16667 .16667 .250 .2M00 .2500 .

24 --------------NH ----3 -----------------NH -----------3 4---------------NH------ _---4................-NH(SPL)-.......Firehe-....... ------------------ NH------------S 44 -------------- NH---------5----------------NH 6----------------NH -------------

J--

.76M6O .0150 .10825 .0150 .10625 .0200 .10625 .0201 .16238 .0250 .16238 .0250 .16238....... 16M .0250 .1030 8= .0250

3.0686 2.9820 3.6239 3.5156 4.2439 4.1356 4.9082 4.7999 5.0109 4.8485 5.7609 &.5 6.260 6.0976 7.0250 6.8626

Data on the 4-6NH(SPL) thread ae included since this thread is used extensively aboard ship by the Navy Department.

93

TA*Lz

X2.-Uniaui

of sin end t.wsenes for American Nauional how coupling and Jire-kose coupling ezternal threads, NPSH and N if nipples
Nipple (external) thread

Nominal Onsof bons

Symbol

Service

Thds pr

Pitch

Heih ofthread

mawo diameter

Pitch diameter

Miner diem-

Ml Min 1 2 3 4 5 6 is. 0.0564 .08119

I.

Tol. 9
in. in.

Max IMin 10 11

Tol. 12

Max 13
in.

1
in.

3 1.0485 1.381

in. ........ NH ----- ... rduo ee.s -----..... ....... Chemical ngine and boost NH or boss. 1 ........ NH ------- Firebosse---------4 NPSH -----NPNK H----otha k aer . aoee aoc lom t 14NPSH ...... IN .. H..........NPH----pipe threads. 2...-..........----NPSH --------24.............. NH ------9 --------------NH ----------- I N--------N 3IN --------4--.-.-----------NH(SPL-" -----44------N a-------N 6 ---------

ia. 11% 0.0669 6 .125W0 9 14 114 114 lI 114 114 74 6 6 6 4 4

1.06W3 1.3780

0.0170 .02212 .0= .0140 .0170 .0170 .0170 .0170

is . is In. 1.0060 0. W78 0.00W 1.20111 1.327 .0111 1.9178 1. 067 .7784 .7714 1. OW6 .3019 1.82118 1.5749 1.31fl 1.81131 2962N 2.23M 2. 966 & 497 C1176 4. 4.7919 4.6236 & 072 68276 & .0111 .0070 .0078 .0038 .0065 .0035 .0160 .0160 .0110 .0110 .02501 .02501 .0250

0.9406 1.2126 1.345W .732D 1.11 l.182 1.7W1 2.21016 2.6964 3.4073 t 0273 4.6916 4.6861 9061a2 &.7002

.11111 .0727 .07143 .046391 .06166 .0843 .0N .eaepltsadr.086W o0we9 05646 .069 06648 .13M3 .166w .1666 .1666

1. 900 1.9678 .8248 .8108 1.0301 1.0131 1.63115 1.6381 1.87I6 1.6618 2352 2.3106 3.0O66 &.8JIM 4. 2=7 C.673 4. 960 & 2100 &.9780

r bn--------NH------------------------------------------------------- ------------H---------------K-------------

---

.666 30666 .106W 8.63 4.2439 .1062 .1032 4.9062 .2 .16O3 &0109 1 .28000.2= 1628 62611&200 7.0250

.08M 2.9W2 03W0 3.5156 .03041W 8 .0860 4.7M9 .080 4.3458 .0800 6.0076 .0500 6&8W

* Dimmulon given fortheexlmum-minordlametarof the nipple we figured to the Interseotlle of the Worn tool arc with a centerine through waet end rO. The minimum minor disamter Of the nipple shall be t~hat correpodIng to a fAt at the muinor diameter of the minimum nipple W Wlt4Xp,

and may be determined by subtracting 134Xk (or 0.7=3p) from the minlmu pitch diamueter of the nipple. ' Data on the 4-6NH(SPL) thread are included since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department.

TABLz

X.3.-Limits of gsiz and Wo&rances for American NationalI hose coupling and .p~re-hose coupling internal threads, NPSH and NH couplings
Coupling (internal) thread

Nominal iteS Of hosenc

Symbol

service

Thds pr

pitch

Height 011 thread

Minor diameter Min Max

3 fin.

Pitch diameter Min 10

fis.

Major. diemeter Min 12 in. 1.072M 1.3870 1.0020 1.0423 .3O2 1.3061 1.6490 1.3381 261110 3.0936 &6239 4.2390 LO &ON 038902 &.2380 &.7389 7.0800

Tol. 9
in,

Max 11 in. 1.0248 1.3189 1.9400 .1.0W 1.2571 1.6Wi19 1.340W 2.3148

Tol. 12 ift. 0.0038 .0111 .0111 .0070 .0036 .0065 .0035 .0035

6 fis.

7 in,

in. ---------...-----------. Carden bone............... 4:11.1 I -----------NE.-----------Chemical engine and booetor boss. 14............-------------FINehoss......-............ 94NPSH ........ Seme.waee. l 34..... IS -----arfwtr n 1.............NPSH.......--other boss connections to 1------------- NSH..........hbe made up with stawnd......... NWIR ---------- pipze threads. ard 2.............---ISH 24............---H-----.----3.............----NH ------3% -------------- NH.........--44............... NR(SPL) .... 4................ NB -----4%.--.---------... N.. ..... 44............----ND...........J 6............--- NR. .......

114 6 9 14

is. a103696 .1280W .11111 .07143

0.08648 .08119

0. 989 1.2248

0.9768 1.2468

0.0170 .0r= .0222 .0140

1.0180 1.3068 1.9296 .9964 1.2W8 1.8904 1.3323 2.3063

.07217 .04W3 .066 11% .0M9 .0664 114 .06696 .0664 11~ .43110119.0664 .06----666Aw .0864

14

.07143

1.3877 1.3799 .7950 .064 1.1921 1.5309 1.7786 12026

.7950

1.2W1 1.8839 1.7928 12660

.7538

.0140
.0170 .0170 .0170 .0170

.7380

1.7034

.0070

as ..........

74 6 6 4 4 4 4 4

U1M3 .1668 .1666

*O

066100 .1032 .1032

. SAW

.2W00 .2300 .W300

2.9104 3.4238 4.0473 .1062 4.7117 142311 4.7111 .16238 49602 .16$31 &9 .1s=3 728

.9424 .0120 1.9970 & 0130 3.486503 AM 6 5206 3.543 4.0 O 03AM 4. 1586 4L1726 L 7477 .0360 M 4.20 UK26 4.7811 .06005W 7 4. 66 6.0102 .605 6.136 614W &.61 0.11 602 4.6285M 14.6 6.7752 .060 6.3376 &.9126

.0160 .0130 .0130 .0160 4. .o69 . W50 .0250 .0250

Dlmelmi for the minlenma maor diubele, ofteeaiigeseed to the bode fAsk (MX~ ears a smjrdSruene y aworn tola am" fldbeow th hu ie mat. Thm aximum majo~r diameter of the emw; shall he tim emraoeifnig fe a Eat at the majo

daee of the maximum coupling equal to %tX~ and may be determined b adding 194Xh (or 0.7W) to the maximum pitchdiameter of the coupling. 'Data on the 44GNH(SPL) thread awe included since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department.

TAULK

X.4.--Legthas oJ threads for American National hose coupling threads, NPSH (all sizes), and for American National fire-hose coupling threads, NiH (up to and including tMe I inca size)

oH
Approx-T Part

Nominal siae of hose

Symbol

Service

imate Inside outside Length diamThreads of diamer eter of p Inch, n nipple, C eter of nipple, L external thread 4 11M. 8
14

Length of pilot, I

Thread length Depth for couof Coupiing, H pling, T

te number of threads lein length, T 11

1 in. %-----..-.--I ................ ,

I...

2 NH --------------NH ----------.---NPH NFSH-----H------P---------------

3 Garden hose ---Chemical engine and booster

hose.

5 in. 2': 11:

I4 11.: 1%2a 'I

6 in. G 1 M
19* 14 34I

7 in. Rio 3j:

'is

8 in.
4
-2

9 in.
1

10 in.
' 14,

;.
'%2

0i*:

34
44

---------------..

Steam,alr,water, andalotber

14 -----------------

NPSH ------------

1..--------------NPSH--------L.......-------NFSH -

hose connections to be made up with standard pipe threads.

14

11

,3*: 114 1l2 114

2%* 2:

17'*2

33*:

'31.

te

.fl .542

3.

'7*
'9%2

' e1, '41.:

'.

54 5'

4% 5 645

2'

3N

'9*: 23

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TABLE

X.5.-Lengths of threads for American Nationalfire-hose coupling threads, NH (1k

in. size and larger)

II
IL
Z

~START

"

8!

--

thread.-

Nominal sixe of hose

Symbol

Service

Approx-From Inside ImaP~tel Length of Threads diameter outside Length of pilot to let start ofDetofIlnh per inch, of nipple diameter nipp~le, or of L second it coupling, external thread, C thread I

"n

Thread face of f couplingfr culn egh tsat coupling, of r gecond t

5 Insidn. 1;j 2p 3

8 in. li o *n 1 e

10

11 in. o "i d 3*

1;4..-- ---- - - NH --- -- -- ------------NH --------------2% -. 3n-NH 3----- NH 4--- NH(SPL) FF --- -N H -_ 4, 44 .... ............. N H ............. . --- --- ------ --..... N H --------------6 -................ . NH -

d o........ 6 74 4 4 4t

4
5 6

4 4---4 t

in. in. 2 I 3tt of-------nd3 3% e---rl 4 ithad, W 4242 14 5N 614 7-7'16 1l 13*

in. in. ei . 1 'i li 1-1 I 6 un 0 . 1t 14

P*

i11

3J6 I6

- Data on the 4--6NH(SPL) thread are included since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department.

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TABLE

X.6.-Tolerances and allowances for American National hose coupling and American National fire-hose coupling threads, NPSH and NH
Lead 6 deviation consuming one-half of pitchdiameter tolerance 7 in. 0.0025 .0032 .0032 .0020 .0025 .0020 .05 .0025 .0025 .0025 .0046 .0052 .0052 .0052 .0072 . OW72 .0072 .0072 Deviation in half angle consuming one-half of pitchdiameter tolerance 8 deg. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 min. 52 42 .54 52 52 52 52 52 52 17 4 4 4 5 55 55 55

Nominalsize of hose

Symbol

Service

Threads per inch

Allowance

Tolerance on pitch diameter

5 in. 0.0100 .0120 .0120 .0075 .0075 .0100 .0100 .0100 .0100 .0150 .0150 .0200 .0201 .02,50 .0250 .0250 .0250 .05

6 in. 0.0085 .0111 .0111 .0070 .0070 .0085 .0085 .0085 .0085 .0160 .0180 .0180 .0180 .02,50 .0250 .0250 .0250

In. -----NH --------------Garden hose--------------------------1. ,1---------------R--------------NH Chemical engine and hooster hose ----------8 1---------------NH --------------Fire hose --------.------------------------ -9 ------------------ NPSH----------14 14.. Steam.07 NPSH ----------14 1 ........... .NPaH----------. 11i Steam, air, water, and all other hose connec-... N SH ......... 14 -----------------NPSH ----------ltions to be made up with standard pipe lI . 1 .----------------- NPSH -----------threads. 112 2 -------------- _--- NPSH-I---2% ------ _--------NH ----_--_---3------------------- NH ----------3%-----.----------- NH --------------4 -----------------NH(SPL) -------- Fire hose -----------------------------4 ------------------- N H --------------4i ................. N H --------------5 ------------_----- NH ----------4,.................N H ......... 6_-----------------INH ------------* The tolerances specified for pitch diameter include all deviations of pitch diameter, lead, and angle. The full tolerance cannot, therefore, be used on pitch diameter unless the lead and angle of the thread are perfect. Columns 7 and 8 give, for information, the deviations in lead (per length of thread engaged) and in angle, each of which can he compensated for by half the tolerance on the pitch diameter given in column 6. If lead and angle deviations both 712 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4

.0250

.002

55

exist to the amount tabulated, the pitch diameter of a nipple, for example, must be reduee.l by the full tolerance or it will not enter the "go" gaee. b Between any two threads not farthep apart than the length of enga-ement. - Data on the 4-6NII(SPL) thread are inclulvil since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department.

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TABLE

threads, NPSH (all sizes), and for American X.7.-Linits of asin of gae. for American National hooe-couplint National fire-Moe coupling threads, NH (up to and including the 1%in. size)
Servieo
Chemical r Fiat Garden hose, NH eng minan et hos, oater hose, NH Ito NH Steam, air, water and all other hboe connections to be made up wtii standard pipe threads, NPSH

Limits of

sin

size

Threads per inch 114 8 9 14 1 14 1 114 114 114 114

Limits of size Nipple (external) thread "Ge" 7ThTM Gagesfor Ni~pple Major diameter ofbade-form setting plug. and Max ... Mi .. full portion of truncated setting phug .-------Major diameter of truncted portion of trun- JMax .... eaed ettingplug---- ----------------- Min .... (MaiX.. -MlnX. Pitch diameter of setting plug or ring gagim ....- Max Y. IMn Y.. Max._ Minor diameter of ring gage ---------------Min ..... "Noe Go" Thread Gages!fo NIpples Major diameter of basic-form setting plug, and Min .... .Max ---full pM oon of truncated setting plug.. Major diameter of-truncated-portonoftrun- Mn. ted setting pig-....................... 1 Max --.Min- ... M Pitch diameter of setting plug or ring gage ----Ma .... Minor diameter of ring gage ---------------Plain Gages for Nipples "Go" gaes for major diameter----Mi (Max1.0619 1.0625 1.0346 1.0352 .9975 .978 .9787 .9793 1.3743 1.3750 1.3361 1.3368 1.2827 1.2831 1.2556 1.25H3 1.9893 1.9900 1.9541 1.9548 1.9067 1.9070 1.8826 1.8833 .8242 .8248 . 017 .8023 .7714 .7717 .759 .7W5 1.0347 1.0353 1.0122 1.0128 .9819 .9822 .9664 .9670 1.2945 1.2951 1.2672 1.2678 1.2301 1.2304 1.2113 1.2119 1.6393 1.6399 1.6120 1.6126 1.5749 1.5752 1.W551 1.5567 1.8782 1.8788 1.8500 1. 8515 1.8138 1.8141 1.7950 1.7956 2.3522 2. 368 2.3249 2. 3255 2.2878 2. 2882 2.280 2.269 in. 1.0625 1.0619 1.0456 1.0449 1.0060 1.0057 1.0058 1.0054 95 .908 in. 1.3750 1.3743 1.3528 1.3521 1.2938 1.2934 1. 266 1.2931 1.2246 1.2239 in. 1.9900 1.9693 1.9678 1.9671 1.0178 1.9175 1.9176 1.9171 1.8577 1.8570

in.
0.8248 .8242 .8108 .8102 .7784 .7781 .7782 .7778 .7395 .7389

in. 1.0353 1.0347 1.0213 1.0207 .9689 .9686 .9687 .988 .WW00 .9494

in. 1.2951 1.2945 1.2781 1.2775 1.2386 1.2383 1.2384 1.2380 1.1921 1.1915

in. 1.6399 1.6393 1.6229 1.6223 1.N34 1.61 1.5832 1.562 1.5309 1.5363

in. 1.8788 1.8782 1.8618 1.8612 1.8223 a293 1.820 1.8221 1.8217 1.7758 1.7752

in. 23525 2.35i 2.3358 2.3352 2.2956 2.2961 2. 29M5 12498 2,2492

MiM.n

"

gMax.
-

(Min "Not go" gages for major diameter ---------- Max'

1.0620 1.06241 1.04550 1.04550

1.37500 1.37491 1.3U280 1.35289

1.99000 1.98968 1.96780 1.96792

.82480 .82473 .81080 .81087

1.03=30 1.03521 1.02130 1.02139

1.29510 1.29501 1.27810 1.27819

1. 63990 1.63978 1.69 1. 6230

1.87880 1.878 8 1.86180 1.86192

2.32U80 2.35268 2.33580 2.33592

Coupling (internal) thread "Go" Thread G9aefor Co" ,ings 1.0725 1.0731 1.0160 1.0163 1.3870 1.3877 1.3058 1.3052 2.0020 2.0027 1.9298 1.9301 0.8323 .8329 .7859 .7W2 1.0428 1.0434 .92A 4 .9967 1.3051 1.3057 1.24M86 1.2489 1.6499 1.6505 1.5934 1.5937 1.8888 1.8894 1.8323 1.8326 .368 2.3634

MMin... Major diameterofpiggage---------------Max .... PMln -.-Pltch dtMmeterofpi..ggage-...... "Not Go" Thread Gage. for Cobupling Major diameter of plug gage -----------------Pitch diameter ofpluggage ------------------Plain Gae for Coupting. IIW ggsfo iordamtr-_----_-Min

2.3063 2.3067

JMax .... Min ....

M Min. ---

1.0622 1.0616 1.0245 1.0242

1.3710 1.3703 1.3169 1.3165

1.9890 1.9O83 1.9400 1.9406

.8238 .8232 .7929 .7926

1.0343 1.0337 1.0034 1.0031

1.2948 1.2942 1.2571 1.2568

1.6396 1.6390 1.6010 1.6016

1.8785 1.8779 1.8408 1.8406

2.3525 2.3519 2.3148 2.3144

"Notgo" gages for mnordhlmeter-............--Min_-- -m dimeter ------M1.2460 "*otg" eefor inor

"Gg

SSW996 f or e - -.9599 Max' 97650 .97641

1. 22460 1.2249 1.24671

1.85770 1.857M 1.87990 1.87978

.9500 .73W5 .9500o .73957 .75 0 .96400 .75343 .96391

1.19210 1.19219 1.20910 1.20901

1.53690 1.53702 1.5390 1.55378

1.77580 1.77592 1.7920 1.79268

2.24980 2.24992 2.2680 2.26668

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r
STABLZ
X.8.--Tolerancea on gipei for AmericAn National fire-hose coupling threads, NH (fo in. size and larger)
Allowable I Tolerane variation on diameter in one half of minimum angle of thread thread gage 2 del mai 0 In. +.00l -0. 000 3 Tolerance on diameter of maximum thread gage 4 in. -. 000 +0. 001 Allowable variation In lead between any two threads not farther apart than length of engagement 1

in.
ZE0.0006 --------------------------------------------------.

TABLE X.9.-Limita of size of field inspection thread ring gages for American National fire-hone coupling external threads,
NH nipples (;e% in. size and larger). "Go" or maximum gage Nominal size of hose Threads per inch Pitch diameter Max 1 in. 2.800 ---------------------------------------3.000 --------------------------------------. 3. ......................... 4.00} a---------------------------------6 4.000 --------------------------------------4.00 --------------------------------------5.00D ------- _----------------------_-----6.000 --------------------------------------. 2 3 in. 2.980 3.5156 4.1356 4.7999 4.8485 5.5W 6.0976 6.8626 Min 4 in. 2.9810 3. 5146 4.1346 4.7969 4.8475 5.5975 6.0966 6.8616 Minor diameter Max 5 in. 2.9104 3.4223 4.0473 4.7117 4.7111 5.4611 5.9602 6.7252 Mlin 6 in. 2. 9094 3.4213 4.0463 4.7107 4.7101 5.4601 5.9592 6.7242 "Not go" or minimum gage Pitch diameter Max 7 in. 2.9670 3.4986 4.1186 4.7829 4.8245 5.5745 6.0736 6. 8386 Min 8 in. 2. 9660 3.4976 4.1176 4.7819 4.8235 5.5735 6.0726 6.8376 Minor diameter Max g in. 2.9114 3. 4233 4.0483 4.7127 4.7121 5.4621 5.9612 6.7262 Min 10 in. 2.9104 3. 4223 4.0473 4.7117 4.7111 5.4611 5.902 6.7252

7, 6 6 4 4 4 4

* The minor diameters of plug gazes and the major diameters of ring gages are undercut beyond the nominal diameters to give clearance for grinding or lapping. The allowable variation in lead between any two threads not farther apart than the length of engagement is *0.0005 in. The allowable variation in one-half angle of thread is :k-10 min.

6 Data on the 4-6 thread are included since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department. It is to be designated: 4--6NH(SPL).

TABLE X.lO.-Limits of size of field inspection thread plug gages for A merican Nationalfire-hose coitpling internal threads,
NH couplings (tj in. size and larger) a "Not go" or maximum gage Major diameter Max 7 in. 3.0836 3.6389 4.2639 4.92=3 5.0359 5.7859 6.2850 7.0500 Min 8 in. 3.0826 3.6379 4. 2629 4.9273 5.0349 5.7849 6.2840 7.0490 Pitch diameter Max 9 in. 3.0130 3.5486 4.1736 4. 8380 4. 895 5. 6485 6.1476 6.9126

"Go" or minimum gage Nominal size of hose Threads per inch Major diameter Max 1 in. 2.500 ---------------------------------------3.000 ---------------------------------------3.800 ---------------------------------------4.000 I -------------------------------------4.000 ---------------------------------------4.-00 . ..----------------------------------5.000 ---------------------------------------6.000 ------------------------------------2 3 in. 3.0646 3.6399 4.2649 4.9293 5.03G9 5.7869 6.2860 7.0510 Min 4 in. 3. 0836 3.6389 4.2639 4.9283 5.0359 5.7859 6.2850 7.0500 Pitch diameter Max 5 in. 2.99W0 3.5316 4.1566 4.8210 4.8745 5.6245 6.1236 6.8886 Min 6 in. 2.9970 3.5306 4.1556 4.8200 4.8735 5.6235 6.1226 6.8876

Miin 10 in. 3.0120 3.5476 4.1726 4.837 4.8975 5.6475 6.1466 6.9116

7;1 6 6 6 4 4 4 4

The minor diameters of plug es and the major diameters of ring gages ae undercut beyond the nomina diameters to give a clearance for grinding or lapping. The allowable variation in lead between any two threads not hrther apart than the length of engagement is *0.0005 in. The allowable variation In one-half angle of thread is -10 min.

b Data on the 4-6 thread are included since this thread is used extensively by the Navy Department. It is to be designated: 4-6NH(SPL).

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SECTION XI. HOSE CONNECTIONS FOR

WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT Spcifications covering hose connections for rg weli- and cuttin equpment were formulated and adopted in 1925 by the International Acetylene Association, the Gas Products Association, and various manufacturers. Essentially the same Specifications were adopted by the National Screw Thread Commission in 1926. ere Revised specifications for these connections %% adopted by the International Acetylene Association, March 9, 1939. These revised specifications were amended several times; the most recent amendment having been on April 1, 1957. These revised specifications, as amended, were adopted by the Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee and are presented below,

Dimensions essential to the interchangeability of parts have been standardized. Other dimensions and details of design are optional, so that manufacturers may use their own judgment and follow their usual practice as much as possible. Tie hose connection consists of an external fitting, nut, and shank. Dimensions for the type I hose connection external fittings and nuts for oxygen and fuel gas are showin in table XI.1. Dimensions for the type II hose connection external fittings and nuts for uater and gases other than oxygen and fuel gas are slioiin in table XI.2. The sh&,.'ks are interchangeable for types I and II for any given class. Dimensions for the hose connection shanks are shown in table XI.3.

TABtLE XI.l-Dimensions for American National standardhose connection external fittings and nuts .for oxygen and fuel gas
used with welding and cutting equipment, type I

SHOULDER

CFULL

FUEL GAS NUTS TO BE

DESIMNATED BY ANNULAR GROOVE AROUND NUTZ

cuTriNe COmrNERs

U__

0*

0
EXTERNAL FITTING

THREADS, UW-"O/B,
RIGHT HAND rOR OXYrEN, LEFT HAND FOR FUEL GAS

NUT

External fitting Thread size, D Industry For use with hose of diameter Large : Length Length th

Nut Width i Diameter of hole. N

____

Depth i Over-all 'length, P Length of hole, of full thread. .

designation. inside diameter ofI class

of seat, ..
____

1 Max

Min

across of full shoulder, C Bore. U" hexagon thread, flats. Af t f Min

I

Max
10

Min 12 in. 0.257 .4375 .5907 .9042 in.

1512

3 in.

4 in. 0.255 .438 942

5 in. 0.245 , .428 .620 in.

.i

7 in.9 in.
3i2

9 in. T ',t 1, Ii

o in. 0.262 .4425 5997 .9122

13 in.
3i2

14 in.
14 1

74-24---------.------..... K, i ,, , i --18........ B-.......... 1 .1. ---.... D D --- - ... _

12 li 2 13 3

4 4

,si 1 11 12

4s s
'12

The hose connection consists of the external fitting and nut shown In this table and the shank shown in table XI.3.

'See section III for dimensions of threads and method o! designatinc threads, and section VI for gaging of threads.

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1. STANDARD DIMENSIONS

8. Fuiel gas nuts to be designated by an1 annular groove around the nut, cutting corners.
2. OPTIONAL FEATURES

Dimensions for the following have been standardized and should be met. 1. Size, type, and class of thread. 2. Angle and large diameter of internal seat. 3. Radius and distance of radius center of external seat from shank shoulder. 4. Diameter of shank shoulder. 5. Diameter of drilling through external fitting and shank. 6. Diameter of hole in nut. 7. Large diameter of hose shank.
Designs of gages for controlling dimensions other than thread dimensions D of these connections were published in NTBS Miscellaneous PuhlicationsM89 Aid M141, and Handbook 1125. The gaging of the threads is covered in section VI.

The follot ing features are optional. 1. Material, except that its strength shall be equal to or greater than that of free-turning high brass. 2. Form of end of shank except seating section as dimensioned. 3. Length of hose shank. 4. Type and number of serrations on hose shank. 5. A second shoulder, equal to the larger diameter of the largest shank to extend through the
hole in the nut for appearance, may be used or omitted for smaller diameter shanks. 6. Length and location of hexagon %%rench seetion on nut.

TAstl.E XI.2-Dimensions for American National standard hose connection externol fittings and nuts for irater and gases other than oxygen and fuel gas used with oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting equipment, type I1

S,

C, AIIN

0 THREADS, UNF-2A/28,b RIGHT HAND FOR GASES OTHER THAN AIR, OXYGEN, AND FUEL
_LEFT

HAND FOR WATER AND AIR

M (HEX)

EXTERNAL

FITTING

NUT

External fitting Thread size,D Industry designation, For use with hose of iInside diameter ofI

Nut Length Length Width Diameter of hole, of full to across N Over-all thread, shoulder, hexagon .. . length, B C(Min) fiatsM, Max. Min p M 9 10 11 12
-~13

class

Large diameter of seat, A M Max M Mminax 5

Depth of full thread,

Depth, T 7

Bore, U

3
-isn.

14

....... -------. 16,a. 4A 24--2--------------- --B:a-1 . -----.... 4/, 4iG, Y4,)1s, (--4 ......C ....... 4,, MG. K, 4 "1, 1]4--12 ........ D -----------

in. 0.255 3
.', 962

isn.

0. i45 02 .428 .620 .946

in.

. fi 16 1i

in.

h It 1

in.

in

4 [ . 966 /i

2 )17/6 ii

in

--[

In.
I 1 1,i 4 I

in 0.262 .4425

0.437 257
50 .90421

in.

2.j 3 [[

.9122 S111.5997

~!

- The hose connection consists of thp external fitting and nut shown In this table and the shank shown In table XI.3.

See section III for dimensions of threads and method of designating threads, and section VI for gaging of threads.

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TAha.

XI.A-Di-nuwssu for American N-atioal standard hose ceonetion shnksj/or wt'er, oxyg, gases used with' wlding and cutting equipment, types I and I!
I H-)Of k~~LrilTH Ofr SHANK( AND FrORM SERRATIONS OPTIONAL .

fuel gas, and oth.e a

IL,

RADIUS

X, RADIUS
Thread size, D Industry Diasn. For use with hose of Dter of
inside diameter of-

SHANK
Diameter of shoulder, E Max 5 in. Min 6 in. Diameter of shank, F Max 7 in. Min 8 in. Length to Radius distance, H
--

designation,

hole, V

(mn)
4 in,

shoulder,

Lent or

09

solder,

Max 10 in.

Mi 11 in.

Radius, Radius, K L (min)

3 in.

12 in.

13 in.

14 in.

in.

%--4 --------A----------%1-e-18 . - }B... ----

) } 0.38 .500

0.324 .496

0.245 .430

0.243 .4w4

0.187 .1S0

0.177 .170

4 4

0.099 .196

4
%4

74-14--------

C - . Ca

-H _-

s 4,)

.7m 1.140

.746 1.132

*s .57I
.875 .865

7,J 61e .2M ,4 .335

.245 .319

is M6e

.29) .4,18

is %

1%-12 ------------

* The hose oonneetion consists of the shank shown In this table and the external fitting and nut shown in tables XI.1 or XI.2. depending on the application. & Shown for caoss-rehrence purposes as regards the external fittingsand nuts shown in tables XI.I and XI.2.

* The M1s-1- thread size is for the external fitting and nut shown in table XI.1; the %--18 thread size is for the external fitting and nut shown in table XI.L

APPENDIX 7. SUPPLEMENTARY PIPETHREAD INFORMATION

The information contained herein supplements sections VII and VIII. 1. DEFINITIONS AND LETTER SYMBOLS PERTAINING TO PIPE THREADS 1. DEFINITIONS.-Terms relating only to taper threads are defined as follows: 1. Pitch cone.-The pitch cone is a cone, the surface of which would pass through the thread profiles at such rints as to make the width of the groove equal to one If of the basic pitch. On a perfect thread this occurs at the point where the widths of the thread and groove are equal. 2. Major cone.-The major cone is a cone having an apex angle equal to that of the pitch cone, the surface of which would bound the crest of an external thread or the root of an internal thread. 3. Sharp major cone.-The sharp major cone is a cone having an apex angle equal to that of the pitch cone, the surface of which would pass through the sharp crest of an external thread or the sharp root of an internal thread. 4. Minor cone.-The minor cone is a cone having an apex angle equal to that of the pitch cone, the surface of which would bound the root of an external thread or the crest of an internal thread. 5. Sharp minor cone.-The sharp minor cone is a cone having an apex angle equal to that of the pitch cone, the surface of which would pass through the sharp root of an external thread or the sharp crest of an internal thread.

specified torque or under other specified conditions. 7. Bottom of chamfer.-On a chamfered internal taper thread the bottom of the chamfer is defined as the intersection of the chamfer cone and the pitch cone of the thread. 2. LETTER SYMBOLS.-Standard letter symbols used to designate the dimensions of taper pipe threads are given in table 7.1. The applications of the symbols are shown in figure 7 1. 2. SUGGESTED TWIST DRILL DIAMETERS FOR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR PIPE THREADS OF SECTION VII The drill diameters given in table 7.2 for the drilled holes for taper and straight internal pipe threads are the diameters of the standard and stock drIRs which are the closest to the minimum minor diameters shown in table VII.2, column 22. They represent the diameters of the holes which would be cut with a twist drill correctly ground when drilling a material without tearing or flow of metal. This is approximately the condition that exists when a correctly sharpened twist drill is cutting a hole in a homogeneous block of cast iron. When flat drills are used, the width of the cutting edge may have to be adjusted to produce a hole of the required diameter. When nonferrous metals and other similar materials are to be drilled and tapped, it may be found necessary to use a drill of slightly larger or smaller diameter to prodhce a

6. Standoff.-The standoff is the axial distance between specified reference points on external and internal taper Sthreaded members or gages, when assembled with a

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TABLE 7. 1. -Pipe thread symbols (saee Jig. 7. 1)

sy mbols D

TAfLar

7.1 .- Pipe thread sy mbola-Continued

Dlimnslionis Remarks

Dimensions
Ousid auaete ofSuberit fpleus -----& Otie imtr Inside diamieter of ppe.-_ Wall thickness of pipe - ---

Remarks 4 Is used for diinplane of Vanlab point when these differ from A, d, or 1, rweepetively. p lane teimter. b c lt r Foraxil d h e no s of Acotiig psilong of thi s. f----ot-nee aia we designating screw or nut may also be used if
necessary.______

Symbols L,

........

D. Mjordiaete Majrndamees D, -------Pitch diameter-----E Minor dimtr ,K------

-------

----

I-

(1) Length of straight full thread. (2) Lengh from plane of hand tight engagement to small end of full internal ta per t hr ea d. Diameter fitting. or contr . - Q bore In of recess of recess or counterbore ---- ------ Depth ttithi .. Outside daee fculn W_ or hub of fitting.
____________ ___________

pln of pipeedt pln contanD11 Ev, dame Ing b asi or K.. of wasot vanish V------------Legh th of trafom Leng----

For axial position of plwn

containing basiC

etipr, see foot of this table.

=Iam

DgflMNflON

OF FLAMES DESNOTEDBY SI'MACKIPT X

cone)ath thrlead III(bets) ~hcn af taper o.. fi hamsrnead. v gam)-~Anlofct mesgma)--Angled frot anplanepnor e or mao o thedfo axis, . anlhto stane f f acb. A-------fro H coup----- df ngtb 8 pla e onti pipe. pointon Vanis coug Lengt from plane of had. M. -----t igh pnggment to the face of coupling nItral al nember. theae em mobegr.aopo pu mitn t S ~ raing fro ce fa----Dsa of stpofpu Sag fror and eghtrenggagemet h Crg~ tigh enagemnt.end L - - -- - - L ength from center line of coupling, face of fl-nge,-or-----bottom of internal thedo chamber to face of fitting. 6--------------Width of bearing face on coupling. Angleof chamafer at bottom ofousddietrfpp. -----y(tau) reesor counterbore measured f~rom the axis. Halfapex angle of vanish cone .(epsilon)---J_------Length from center line of coluplng, fbee of flang, or botmof intenal thread chamber to end of pipe, wrenched engagement.
I-M

Plane of nine end........--x0---r Ig----------oPean of nsndtlght engagement or plane at mouth of coupling (excluding recess, ifpresent). On British pipe threads this is designated the "gauge plane," and the major diameter in this plane Is designated the "gauge diameter." at which washout z-2--------Plane threads on pipe commence. r-3 ------------ Plane in coupling reached by end of pipe in wrenched condition. (Us to measured from plane containing pip in position of handtlght X5-----Plnor.r'-------Plne enga e en . Plan cnxin aish pin hra nnp a ftwhrceajo diatrs-t mete thedintersct of eutsie on

NOTE.-AddItional special subscripts arc as follows: Plane r-6f is the plane of the pipe end for rifling joints. P lane z-7 is the plane of the API gage length from the plane point at a specified end of the "Ls thread of vanish point.thePlane y- IS the 13nmpressed-gas ring gage" for plane of the large cylinder valve inlet connection thread. Plane z-9. is the p lane of the small end af the "Lo thread plug gae"for the cornprewsd-gascylinder inlet thread.-

~ js

ell

ol

F-

a--

V_

L,* IFIGURE r-j

12 ?

THIS FIGURE SUPERSEDES ?.I IN THE FIRST PRINTING

Fiavit

7.1--Pipe thread symbols.

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Tsnz~u 7.2.-Sup.*ed tuist drill diarmeter& for drilled hole signs for pipe threads
Nominal

hard metals or other similar materials are to be drilled and tapped, it way be necessary to use a drill of slightly smaller diameter whereas soft materials may require a larger size.
TABLE 7.3.-Supgested twiset drill diameters for drilled hole

pipe_____

Tape thread
______-

iesieWith use of enume

Without use of

Srih 8t=ahi

sizes for Dryacal pipe threads

thea

1
------

ominal
pipe size

-ue

Stntiiht thread

i.i. H4 -------..........
----------.... 44

i. I. O200.M -----.338 ...... 0.4= 6.0 .* ;i 914

In. 0.2116
&.33

i.

'42
16 37,4 21113

n -0.250
-. 364
-.

With use of reumer

___

Without use of reamer

____

4.............2?44 94---itse i -----

*4A a. 8620
-. 703

*.4 as *,876 -. 719

2 ---In. in in. --

4 i. ins

4414

1414 -.91 ---376

Amr4a rl tw.

24
~e
i -. 5 -tndr 2.......2l 1%fa

24

- .023

'

Lin.

-024
-. 7341" 33 2.12140l11

0.25

1 732 -------2.1....

drlsi

this stnad the.. application of18

When internaMe desgne towuset drill Tae whe th

.Go

4%

03

.2W

.1

lAr ertypeofamaterialiandrwithspzecill

pipe 1achner of73 thres improved- quaityareobtine hoe arIae emdatr rlgadbfr

It mayulbe fundtersmore tadvanistagleous

size not given in the table, even one having a nonstandard diameter, 3. SUGGESTED TWIST DRILL DIAMETERS FOR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR DRYSEAL PIPE THREADS OF SECTION VIII The drill diameters given in table 7.3 are for taper and straight internal pipe threads and will usually permit the tapping of acceptable threads in free-machining brass or steel provided the drill is correctly sharpened. When

tapping. Standard taper pipe reamers are used and, as in drilling, the actual size of the hole depends upon the material and is best determined by trial. 4. THREADING OF PIPE FOR AMERICAN STANDARD THREADED STEEL FLANGES The length of the effective external taper thread of the American Standard pipe thread provides a sufficient number of threads on the pipe to insure a satisfactory joint with the ordinary weight of fitting or flange. Th~e

TAB LE 7..-Pr'ojectionof threaded end through ring gage, standard threaded steel flange.
150, 300 lb. Nominal pipe size 400 lb. G00 lb. 900 Ill. 1,500 lb. 2.300 lb.

Number of turns
2
C

Number of turns
3

Number of turns
4

Inches
5

Nubr of turns
6

Inches
7

Number of turns
8

Inches
0

Number of turns 10
7 7 7 7! 71

Inches it
0.800 3500 680 630 .650 .6m0 1.000 1.250 1:1 1.312 1.437 1.780 2.000 2.373
- -- -

1 ------------------------. -----------------------------14...............' 14............................--2.............................---

-- -- -- ------------------ --34 0.250 ----------..... ........ ....... 5 ........ .357 ------)---------.................... .435 --- I-------......... ................. 5 .435 --------............................... 5 .435 ------------. N.-.---------.-.--------.5 .435 (') ---------- ---- 6 -0.125 3 3 56 1------2----3------.-----.187 311 .437 .187 34i .437 .625 .750 mi 64 74i 8 0 10
-

7t

24............................-)---- ----( a3------------------------.---------34........................( ) ---------4...............................-----(*)4i

i .u 1M
1 2 3 3 3 3
3

..........................

(-)----

-.812......74 .812

8 10 --Wt 114

6............................------

5..........................-----10-.-. ------------------------12........ ----------140OD .... .. .. .. ..

.187

(1)
).

.280 .375 .375 .375 .375

.375

341 4 5 5 6 6
5

.437 .300 .625 .625 .750

- -- .7W30 ...

1.000

.037

1.125 1.250
- -- -

14

16 10
-- -- -

.730 .- - - - - -- - - - -

16 OD -- -- -- -- -- -- - -)18 OD ---------- ...... 20D ------------ -013 2401 ... .. . -- -)---

(O)

3 3

.375 .375

6 6

.750.................I .750 ---

-- -

IRegular American Standard pipe thread Is used for this size.

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American Standard Steel Flanges for high pressuretemperature service (ASA B16.5) calls for thread lengths in the flanges in proportion to the thickness of the flange. This means that the thread lengths in the flanges intended for higher pressures in a given size are longer than the thread lengths in the flanges intended for the lower pressures. Table 7.4 provides for a length of effective thread on pipe for sizes and weights of flanges where the regular American Standard length of effective thread is too short to bring the end of the pipe reasonably close to the face of the flange when both parts are assembled by power. As the threads in all flanges as well as on the pipe are gaged with a tolerance of one thread large and one thread small there will naturally be some difference in distance between the end of the pipe and face of the flange in the various assemblies for the different sizes and weights of flanges. In table 7.4 the additional number of threads are added to the small end of the standard pipe thread. The pitch diameter at the end of the external thread is, therefore, smaller than that of the regular standard pipe. In other words, the small end of the ring gage will pass over the end of the pipe the number of turns or the length in inches equal to the values given in table 7.4. INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS IN 5. FINISHED DRUMS AND EXTERNAL THREADS ON PLUGS The screw threads which have been used for some years to hold the bung plugs in steel barrels2 or drums are another application of straight pipe threads.1 The flanges of the bung and vent are tapped respectively with 2 in. and % in. American Standard form straight pipe thread having dimensions in accordance with table 7.5.

Large tolerances ill addition to the allowanice have beena provided to enlsure easy seatin g of the plug in the flanige when making tip the joni't with a proper gasket. 6. TAPER AND STRAIGHT THREADS FOR RIGID STEEL ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS 1. GENERAL.-Tables 7.6 and 7.7 give the principal thread data used in the production of rigid steel electrical conduit and fittings. These data were taken from the publications of the conduit manufacturers, the Underwriters Laboratories, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. They are also published in American Standards ASA C80.1-1959 Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc coated and C80.2-1959 Rigid Steel Conduit, Enameled. In certain places slight adjustments have been made to bring the dimensions in line with the long established pipe thread practice. In every case these adjustments have been discussed with the interested group. The sole purpose of the printing of these data is to show their relation to the original standard and to make them generally available. 2. TAPER THREADS FOR CONDUIT.-The taper threads on rigid steel conduit shown in table 7.6 are generally made in accordance with table VI1.2. Table 7.6 records the dimensions commonly referred to for the conduit thread. When screw threads are cut by hand on rigidsteel conduit at the job, regular pipe fitter's stocks and dies (pipe threading tools) are used. THREADS.-The 3. DTRAIGHT EXTERNAL RNNING; straight external running threads for conduit as used for fixture stems and conduit fittings are made ill ace~rnice with the dimensions given in table 7.7, columns 4. STRAIGHT INTERNAL THREADs.-The str: ternal threads used in conduit fittings are showi I 7.7. These threads are made with the American pipe thread form. 7. PITCH DIAMETERS OF TAPER PIPE THREADS SHOWN IN THEIR I-ELATION TO E, Pitch diameters of taperpipe threads are shown in their relation to E&, basic pitch diameter, in table 7.8. 8. SPECIAL SHORT, PTF-SPL SHORT; SPECIAL EXTRA SHORT, PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT; FINE
THREAD, F--PTF; AND SPECIAL DIAMETER-

TABLE

7.5.-Drum plug and flange thread limits of size and tolerances Majordiameter
Item Size pernhinc
m iToler-

Miniin. 1..0324 1.0074 2.34 13

-

- -------.
. Flange... Plug Flange.................2w Plug...............2 ._
in.

PITCH

COMBINATION,

SPL-PTF,

DRYSEAL

in in. ...... --. .. 4 1 0.0200 1.0274 14 lI................ ..... . I .0 IM

-

PIPE THREADS 1. GENERAL.-Included in this portion of the appendix are data on the following threads: I)RYSEAL SPECIAL SHORT TAPIER PIPE THREAD,
PTF-SPL SHORT. (Par. 2)

Pitch diameter
MaxItem TolerMin-

Minor diameter
---

I)RYSEAL SPECIAL EXTRA SHORT TAPER PIPI"

THREAD, PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT (Par. 3)

Max-

Toler-

Min-

I)RYSEAL FINE THREAD SERIES, F-PTF (Par. 6)

imum
-..............

ance

Imum

imum . in. 0..4S 2.26298 2.2628

Flawe -.----- _. Plug ...--Plg -Plug

in. in. in. 90 1. o45 .0183 .0630 610 .0 2.3150 1290 2-3150--0--02280 22630..220.2.610.2.328.-.

imum ance . . in. in. 0.94 0.020 0-200

.626 ........

I)RYSEAL SPECIAL DIAMETER-PITCH COMBINATION SERIES, 27 threads per inch, SPL-IPTF (Par. 7) The SAE I)ryseal pipe thread series are based on thread length. Full thread lengths and clearances for I)ryseal standard and SAE SHORT series are shown in tables VIII.4, VIII.5, and VIII.6. These full thread lengths
and

.28

wherever possible.
in containers having a special form of flange and plug. The dimensions of the straight screw threads of these parts are established by the Interstate

clearances

should

be

used

in

design

applications

S Some types of explosives and other dangerous materials are transported

D)esign limitations, economy of material, permnanenit installation, or other limiting conditions may not permit
the use of either of the full thread lengths and shoulder

Commerce Commission. The thread form is that developed by the Manufacturing Chemists Association of the United States. Its principal dimenslowe we: Yorm of Thread: Angle. i0O; depth of thread, 0.0%3 in.; and radiusof crest and root, o.0174 in. 2.101Nin.; length of thread, Ime in. thrfad, I Is plus 14 in. aeea

Internal Screw Thread in Flange: threads per inch, 8; pitch diameter, 2.2067 In.; maximum major diameter, 2.305; minimum major diameter, 2.295 In.; maximum minor diameter, 2.1184 in.; and minimum minor diameter, Exleteal Screw Thread on Plug: Pitch diameter, 2.1887 in.; maximum mmi diameter, 2.267 in.; minimum major diameter. 2.277 in.; maximum diameter, 2.1004 In.; minimum minor diameter. 2.0904 in.; length of

lengths in the preceding tables for the above thread series. To meet these conditions two special thread series have been established as shown in figure 7.2. The deviation.s from standard practice are described below.
2. D)RYSEAL SPECIAL SHORT TAPER PIPE THREAD,

PTF-SPL SHORT.-Threads of this series conform in all respects to the PTF-SAE SHORT threads except that
the full thread length has been further shortened by elitninating one thread at the large end of external thre-ads or

eliminating one thread at the small end of internal threads.

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TAws 7.O.-Dinensea of toper extoernal and internal t"reds far rigid @W electrical conduit and conduit flinge (taper: Y4 iuch per fewan ethe diameter)
External threads Internal threds

Length of thread
Nominal or trade site of conduit Threads per inch Pitch diameter at thread, E.
____th

(laged with Ameuican

tr-q, pipe thrad (NPT) plug aee (See table VII. 9)
________

ttandard

edra Effective,
La

EegetnOnrAf

Overall,
L4 3 is.

Min turns 6

Max turns 7

3 i. 0 .363 .4774 .6120 .7S64 .9677 1.2136 1.5671 1.7961 .......... 2.290 17196 3.3406 3.8373 4.3344 &33007 6. 4461

S.------.---------------------

---- ---- ---- ----... . . . . ..... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

In.

27 18 18 14 14

in. *

0 636 .40 .41 .53 .35 .66 .71 .72 .76 1.14 1.20 1.25 1.30 1.41 1.51

0.3 9 .30 .60 .78 .79 .96 1.01 1.03 1.06 1.37 1.63 1.66 1.73 1.84 1.93

5 54 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7

H 8H 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11

I11 14 ------------------.--------I11 1 .-----------------1 2 ----------------------------11 2% -------------------------3-- --------------------3 ------------............... 4 ----------------------------3 ----------------------------6 -----------------------------8 8 8 a 8 8

Noms.-Tolerance on pitch diameter of taper thread and over-all thread lenth, L4: The maximum allowable variation in the commercial product Is one turn large and one turn small from the gmaing notch on plug and gagin face of ring when using workin gages. This is equivalent to a maximum allowable variation of the product of one and one-half turns large or small from the basc dimensions. The extra half turn is due to the permissible allowance of one-half turn large or small on working gages. The dimensions shown In columns 3, 4, and 3 agree with those shown in columns 5. 9, and 17 of table VII.2. p. S.

TABLE 7.7.-Dimensions of

straight external and internal threads for rigid steel electrical conduit, conduit bushings and other fittings, and locknuts
External threads,
pitch diameter
______

Internal threads, pitch diameter ______ Loeknuts-

Nominal or trade size of conduit

Threads per Inch Max 2 3 Min 4

Bushing and other fittings Min 3 Max 6

Min 7

Max 8

in. H----------------------------1-----------------------------1 ---------------------------1 ----------------.----------2 -------------------------------

-----------------. ---------... 14

14

In. 0.776

.987

Is. 0.770
.981 1.228 1.573 1.812 2.26 1748 3.375 3.875 4.373 &.435 6.492

In 0781

92

In 0O786

.1011

in. 0.01
1.286 1.611 1.850 13 1.801 3.428 3.&98 4.426 &3488 6.545

,n. 0.806

1.018 1.274 1.619 1.888 1332 1813 3.439 3.940 4.438 &500 6.557

11% 11. 1. ll 114 8 8 8 8 8 8

1.6 1.381 1.620 13 1738 3.365 3.8U 4.383 5.445 6.502

1. 2 1. n 1.827 1301 1760 3.396 3.86 4.304 &.456 6.513

1.252 8u6 1.833 2.309 1,781 3.406 3.906 4.406 &.46 6.&25

2% ............................. 3 ---------------------.--------3%--------------------------4 ----.------------------------5---- -......................... 6 ...............................

All dimensions re after plating. The column 3 values are the column 8 values of table VII.2, p. 5, minus 0.0022 for the 14 tpl threads, minus 0.0025 for the II%tpl threads, and minus 0.0089 for the 8tpi threads, rounded to three decimal places. The column 3 values ae the same as the column 8 values of table VII.2, p. 5, plus 0.003 for the 14 tpl threads, plus 0.005 for the 114 tpl threads, and plus 0.007 for the 8 tpi threads, rounded to three decimal places. The column 7 and 8 values are the column 7 and 8 values of table VII.7, p. 10, rounded to three decimal places.

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TARLIx

7.8.-Piteh diamtiera of ta per pipe thread, Ahwn in their relation to F,

Nube Leg~ dam

tU~fa _____ atFA

f urssml 2 1~ I Bai ete, E

LenPtc

ditcame-Besi

.614313 7 ........... -N ----- .. .. ------- -- -. .. ---4.32 4.60 0.67618. -------.--.-..--............. A S 21363--- --- --- --- .

.600 0. 799 1.3777 0.62778 . 1. 04

.65 0.694 1.233720

.1270 0. 2611, 1.3738D

97 06 .97254 =.1 9 .~301

II2.---*--24 .... 1 ----

---------

480 &45 6.&12 6.86 &76 7.80 7.67

------

----

-------

LIOOM 2.73M9 3.372 2.3575 4. 3M6 s&4W~ &47473

1. R60 2.73873 3.3650 3. 6533 4.3637 &.42566 &4U%5

1.81148 2.74654 &37238 &287319 4.37151 &.43367 &.49M3

1. 81420 2.73W4 3.37679 3.37710 4.37542 5.43758 &49426

1.91001 1.7543 3.3106M &.89100 4.37922 &.44148 &.49616

1.82234 2.7=61 2.3360 &.3386 4.38713 &44M2 6.5a0

3;. 4................................6.--3.....................................--6.......................................

......----------------------- ------

Z.71053 -----3206 -----.. 3.83750 -----4.33436 . jj.. &.39073 6.44609 6.43130

-----3.34164 3.36105 4.3402 &.04 40243 &45911

72211 &.304945 &M397 4.34M0 &.4104 &.466M

Number of turns-largeI Basic pitch diameter. E, 1 2

IPitch 3

diameter
__

at El

Increase Lengh lIn pitch IrL diameter in turns per turn

Pitch of thread

Nominal pipe size

Pitch diameter 13 Inin. 0.61. 0.3736.. -.. 0.49143 ............. 0.6271 ......... .... 0.77343............. 14 13 16 173i 19 20 21 22 In. in. 23

In. In. in. nn In. .64 0.36 U .66....................02M 0. M750 .2M ----------37--Me373UM..=....-37....07. ..-.............3-000 .49810 .466 .4=67 0.8020...............50A80 .6304 .6322 .6339 .63742................63780 .78M2 .7312 . 7675............. ..........79179 5O6 1.2467M 1.891NI 1.62049 2.30442 2773u8 &.40022 3.9008 4.39665M &.46101 &.51769 .99779.........................1.00179 1.24940 1.25492..............1. 253W 3.89H24 1. am -967 --1.60130 1.683320 1.833663 ------1.84130 2.3D713 1.31286 ------.31030 177776 3.40412 3. 9044 4.4027 5.46491 & 652139 2.711559..............2 7906 &.411W3 ...... 3.41562 3.931224..............3.91862 4.41086 ........ 4.41562 5. 47272 5.4716 6890 6. UM.&4002 532

2.73 2.76 3.13 3.02 Z.9 so 2.oo 2.25 2.30 3.49 &.69 2.64 2.47 3.43 3.64 3.76 4.44

0.00231 1 .0023 .00347 .00347 0044 .004M .00543 .00543 .00543 .00543 .00731 .00731 .00781 .00731 00O731 .007481

0.03704

.037044 .05w556 .0M586 .07143 i .07143 .06696 .06896 .08M696 .06696

'1

..................... .............. 26 1.2408 1.83 ........................ 1.838w1 LIM.i1........................1.68277 21111107........................2. 30170 2.7386......................... 2.7699 3.366---.......................3.39031 2.Mnl......................6966 4.211713 .. ...................... 4.3101H &#14411111.. ............. .......... 3.4730 &am67...................... .. 5&1273

46 2 3 ;

.12500 32800 .125M00.12500 .12800 12800

4 5

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Gaging is the same as for PTF-SAE SHORT except the Ls ring thread gage for external thread length and taper or the L3 plug thread gage for internal thread length and taper cannot be used. The tolerance must be altered as described in paragraph 4 below on Limitations of Assembly. For interchangeability, see table 7.9. This thread shall be designated as follows: '--27
3.

I)RYSEAL PTF-SPL SHORT.

DRYSEAL SPECIAL EXTRA SHORT TAPER PIPE THREAD,

PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT.-Threads of this series conform in all respects to the PTF-SAE SHORT threads except that the full thread length has been further shortened by elim.inating- two threads at the large end of external threads or eliminating two threads at the small end of internal threads. Gaging is the same as for PTF-SAE SHORT except the L2 ring thread gage for external thread length and taper or the L 3 plu% thread gage foi internal threadbe altered astaper cannot be used. The tolerance must length and described in pa.agraph 4 below on Liniitations of Assemblv. For interchangeability, sewe table 7.9. This thread shall be designated as follows: 'j-27 I)RYSEAL PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT.

6. DRYSEAL FINE THREAD SziRzS, F-PTF.-The need for finer pitches for nominal pipe sizes has brought into use applications of 27 threads per inch to % and % in. pipe sizes. There may be other needs which require finer pitches for larger pipe sizes. It is recommended that the existing threads per inch be applied to next size larger pipe size for a fine thread series such as are shown in table 7.10. This series applies to external and internal threads of full length and is suitable for applications where threads finer than NPTF are required. The designation for this thread should include the letter F and omit the letter N as follows: 4-27 I)RYSEAL F-PTF
COMBINATION I)RYSEAL SPECIAL 7..IAMETER-PITcH SERIES, SPL-P1TF.-Other applications of diameter-pitch combinations have also come into use where taper pipe threads are applied to nominal size thin wall tubing such as are shown in table 7.11. This series applies to external and internal threads of full length and is applicable to thin wall nominal outside diameter tubing. The number of threads is uniform at 27 per inch. The designation for this special series should include the abbreviation SPL for S

special and omit the letter N. Also, the outside diameter of the tubing should be given as follows:

SHORT

Combinations of the standard Dryseal pipe threads are given in table VIII.3, page 21. However, where special combinations are used, additional considerations must be observed. In addition to "SPL" in the designation, the gaging tolerance should be specified. THREADs.-Interchangeability between Dryseal special and Dryseal standard threads of section VIII, is given in table 7.9.
AND

4. LIMITATIONS OF ASSEMBLY FOR DRYSEAL PTF-SPL AND PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT THREADS.-

%-27 DRYSEAL SPL-PTF, O.1). 0.500

8. FORMULAS FOR DI &METER AND LENG;TH OF THREAD.-Basic diameter and length of thread for sizes of Dryseal fine taper pipe thread, -PTF, and Dryseal special taper pipe thread, SPL-PTF, given in tables 7.10 and 7.11 are based on the following formulas: D=outside diameter of pipe or tubing in inches p=pitch of thread in inches Diametral taper=0.75 in. per 12.00 in. of length Eo IE 2

5. INTERCHANGEABILITY DRYSEAL STANDARD

BETWEEN

DRYSEAL

SPECIAL

Eo

Dryseal American Standard

External Taper Pipe Thread, - designated as:

10Dryseal
-

Taper as:

Special Short External Pipe Thread, - designated

DRYSEAL NPTF.

DRYSEAL PTF-SPECIAL SHORT.

Dryseal American Standard

Internal Taper Pipe Thread,-

Dryseal Special Short Internal Taper

Pie Thread,
-

designated as: DRYSEAL NPTF.

-designated as:

Pipe

DRYSEAL PTF-SPECIAL SHORT.

Dryseal SAE Short External Taper Pipe Thread, - designated as:

DRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT.

Dryseal Special Extra-Short Exter nal Taper Pipe Thread, - designated n as:
DRYSEAL PTF-SPECIAL EXTRA

SHORT.

SE Shrt nteral Taper Drysal Dryseal SAE Short Internal TperDryseal

Pipe Thread, - designated as:

nal Taper Pipe Thread, - designated as:

Special Extra-Short inter-

DRYSEAL PTF-SAE SHORT.

DRYSEAL PTF-SPECIAL EXTRA

SHORT. E3 E, E3 E

FI'UnRE 7.2.-Comparison of special length Dryseal threads with standard length Dryseal threads.

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TABLz

7.9* Recommonded limit ation of assembly among Driyual special ansd Dryseal stanIzard threadn sp
May a suseble withMay aa& semble withMay basuseble withMay & asaemble
with-

Basic pitch diameter at small end or external thread:

e
Baiptc

-(00D
tlreedo
edofierdth

PTF-SPL SHORT, external. PTV48PL EXTRA SHORT. external, PTF-SPL SHORT, interval. PTF-S'L EXTRA SHORT. interval. PTF-SPL SHORT, external. PTY-SPL EXTRA SHORT, external. PTF-SPL SHORT, Internal. PFT-SPL EXTRA SHORT.
internal,

PTF-SAE SHORT, Internal. NPSF interval PTF-dPL SHORT, interval. PTFSPL EXTRA SHORT, internal.
PFT-SAZ SHORT, external.
_

Bscpthdaee

dim
1E

ertlrg

nei.

hed

a:

.E+ 0.0625Li= D -. 0625p.*

Basic pitch diameter at large end of external thread:

A__ 4 + 0.0625L,2= D- 0.675p. =,,=

NPTFT, interval. NPSI, internal. NPTIU, external.

Basic pitch diameter at small end of internal thread:

Re -0.06253= D - (0.OSD +1 .2875)p.

Basic length of thread for hand engagement:

3

*Only when the external thread or the Internal thread or both awe held char than the standard tolerance, the external toward the minimum andL the Interval toward the maximum pitch diameter to provide a minimum of one turn hand engagement. At extreme tolerance limits the shortened full thread lengths reduce hand engagment and the threads may not start. bOnly when both the internal thread and the external thread are held cloeer than the standard tolerance, the Internal toward the minimum and the external toward the maximum pitch diameter to provide a minimum of two turns htr wrench makeup and seaIng. At extreme tolerance limits the shortened full thread lengths reduce wrench makeup and the threads may not Meal.

=(.D (.D

38p .)p

Basic length of full and effective thread:

Ls=(0.8D+6.8)p.
Basic length of internal thread from end of hand engagement, &e to small end of internal thread, FR,:

L3= 3p.

TARLE 7.10.-Basic dimensions of Dryssal fine toper pipe thread, F-PTF

HAND ENGAGEMENT (L,)+L, 4+ONE TURN FULL THREAD -TMXIN.if PD

ATAXNTTh.P. SHOULDER

IL&
AT WO EXT. TWO-. PD.

LENOTH -qw

La +' S.47eps

L, +' ONETURN FULL THREADofli

INTERNAL

MACA

.7,

Size

pitch -pitch pitch pitch diameter diameter diameter diameter atsal tlare at laI at small Pitch. p end of end of enof end .'. external internal external internal tra. tra. thread, thread, Be~d thread A' 12
in..

Vanish thds. Internal basic. full V lsfl hudrOtide Hand thread lenthth hi tl plu 1oldent,r Thread for engagement. (Ls+L.) and shule (Lt+ draw Li external Ghes clearance, Uip) full thread (11+3!2p) lenoth. Ls 17 6
I.

Outside diadem owtero eter Of fitting.P D 17

I.

3 0.0117011 0. 40116 .06886 06W8 .07143 .07143 .07143 .07143 .77655 .91W9 1.23173 1.87580 1.81404 126794
.63301 is.

4
ls. is.

5 in.

6 0.49132
.62M0

9 0.266 .272 .415 .424 .861 .581 .804 .621

in.

o10111
twi

12. l~e &35 3.5 &5 &.5 &35 &35 3.5 3.5

13
in.

14
In.

15.16
tkdjs in.

$6-27.-----%4-IS.......... 441 ...... 1-14..........-1;4-14......... 134-14......... 2-14...........

4-27 ......... .03M0

0.830W0 0.51801
.6430 .68001

in.

0.157
.161

.7011061 WM2 .76613 1.00210 1.01247 .9785M 1.2834 1.26679 1.21634 1.8063 1.61181 1.31011 1.6363 1.85176 1.80125 131336 3W7 2.327 27455

423 4.34 .248 4.47 .2586 4.64 .347 4.35 .366 8.13 .3110 8.32 .407 5.70

t4d.

7.23 0.1296 7.34 .1206 7.47 . 1944 7.64 .1944 7.65 .2800 6.13 .2500 S.32 .2800 &170 .2800

in.

a.3975 0.1111 .4015 .1111 .6W0 .1067 .6181 .1667 .6109 .2143 .630 .2143 .11443 .2143 .6714 .2143

&o0 3.0 &.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

0.54" 1.0600 I.327 1.672 1.912 2.3617

.SI 680

0.540
.675

.40 1.060 1.315 1.1601 1.90D 2 37i

*Tabulate external beds 1.11 thred lengths Include chamfer not exceedln~ ae-alfwiche (treas) engh.Design use multhread length cu * nd should equal the external bade full threa length plus cwe pitch. *Tabulated Interval bade full thread lenathe do not Include countersik

heyond the Intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer cone (raging reference Point). D~esign size full thrceill length should equa~l the Internail hasie fall threadi length plus one pitch.

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Tobralleel shell be equal to plus or minus the taper of one thread on the diamueter. s9. SUPERSDED GAGE DIMENSIONS AND GAG. ING PIRACTICE FOR 'I/ AND '/4 SIZE DRYSEAL IPEM T~IEORA In this standard, the Li dimensions for the Vv-27 and Yg-1B sixes were revised to correct for a disproportionate number of threads for hand engagement. ~Ihe LIhand enageen dmnisafetggages in tablestoVII.2, VII9,VII.5,VIII.16, ad VII. 17 were revised agree with the product dimensions for future gage procurement.

Therefore, it should be noted that where baslo-aoteh thread gage@ having"sueee dimensions (see table 7.12) ame being used for gagn the %~-27 and %-IS sixes, the 4 formterly bsred de nfraon specified gaging practiee shul ap da followrs: Internal thireads gaged by the P~ltian Method should be %4 smaller far the *-27size and %turn larger for turn the Y4-18 esie than the specified P'D gaigsteps. External threads gaged by the Turns Engagement Method should be %turn greater far the %-27 size'and % turn leow for the 3%-18 size than the basic turns specified. Table 7.12 lists the dimensions related to the superseded L, dimensions of 0. 1800 for the 3%-27 size and 0.2000 for the Yc-18 size.

TAVIax 7.1 I.-Basic dimmsuions of Drystal special toper pipe thread, SPL-PTF (for thin Wall nomina~l size OD tubing)

HAND ENGAGEMENT tL,I*L, +ONUETUrnS FULL 714UEA0 AT WKEXT. TWO. PD. -w-

AT MAX WT ITSYD

F.D.

L8 + Iijp SH4OULDER LENGTH oi i

La + 3.47,0

L, + ONETURNFiLL TNOCAD

'(ETERNLGNAWAER

ANDO

3 L~~~~~Ts

HOLE

peHNeNGG

thd.EE 1 3 2 4 8 6 7

EhE 5

PIdPE ANdD

10TUB12N

Pitc 5a.el
No7- Dmasioiaof the emb~atonaofdiam

pit.

I.

Paitch

14

Inte.a basic

*4

teter adpismtchri odNDi-

e ingmetadoer

hlice

tras flent.Dsgnsl

thread length, u

*TuaMt deanotes , Dolu uThride diimter. pf at~b smolldaot he beyo tsiesein Hnd of tempitch (lne Zand th Thafrcoe(adin rfer-da lfength shoul eq uall teitra ai andhead deendofte or( ene~t)Dspsieflthad conusd it noinl dineer & ~ ~ ~ fuleml ~ external etrahmesntetd. ~ Tabulrted ~ thread fl lengths lsoepth Ltl

110r

hd

,td

hF

TA*Iz 7.12.-Dissio

* rs *re

to superseded dimenuions of I squab 0.1800 for the

Pitch diameter at La-p, E. 2 Minor diameter at La-p 3

-07

izSe and 0.90"

Minor diameter at Li 7

for the 4--18

Size
1

LI-p

Handtlght Pitch dli ensgzeameter. E, mait. L, 5 n. 0.1800 23W 6 in. 0.27476 .4UU

Major di. ameter at L, 8

L+Li

4 in 0.1429 .14444

is.
----- ----___...-.----..---------.............. -- ------------------------------0. 172%04

in
0.366 8

ina
0 i3750 .46400 031 02 .17 0.2011 6

4n 4063

APPENDIX

8. GEOMETRY
SCREW THREADS 1. INTRODUCTION

OF TAPER

This appendix presents several geometrical relationships relative to the conical sriral, which is the curve of generation of the taper screw thread, and also briefly discusses the conical helix. With reference to these curves, the formulas include the parametric equations, the projection, the development, the leas cngle, and length of an arc. The geometry of taper screw threads has, in practice, develope-d by modification of the geometry of straight
screw threac's, with the result that formulas commonly

equally spaced, and by the fact that it passes through the vertex of the cone. The conical spiral occurs in such mechanical applications as the taper screw thread, the spiral bevel gear Ill], and the conical spring [121. A conical helix is generated if a point travels on the surface of a right circular cone in such a way that the curve produced intersects the elements of the cone at a constant angle. The pitch of this curve varies from point to point and it approaches the vertex of the cone as an asymptote. It is applied mechanically in the conical spring [1, 7, 9] as sometimes made. (For conical springs with coils of constant slope it is desirable that the projection of the neutral axis of the spring be an Archimedes' spiral. Such a spring is not truly conical but is wound on a
paraboloid of revolution.) [10]

used for taper screw threads are often anproximations instead of being exact. That such approximations have been satisfactory in practice arises from the fact that the angle of taper, or cone angle, of standard taper threads has been small. The more recent use of larger taper angles together with the higher precision of measurement of screw thread gages now demanded, sometimes requires the availability of exact, or more nearly exact, formulas to be substituted for the approximate formulas or used to determine the magnitude of errors introduced by the usual approximations. It is convenient to approach the subject by considering the nature of the curves of generation of straight screw threads and of tarer screw threads, respectively, namely the cylindrical helix and the conical spiral. A cylindrical helix may be defined in various ways. First it is a curve on the surface of a circular cylinder which cuts the elements of the cylinder at a constant angle. The same curve may also be defined as the curve generated by a point moving at a uniform rate along a straight line while the line revolves uniformly about an axis parallel to itself, so that cylinder intersections of the These definielement of thesuccessive are equally spaced. curve and an tions establish the fact that the cylindrical helix is both loxodromic and isometric. There is no corresponding curve on the surface of a cone which simultaneously answers to both methods of generation. Thus there are two different spiral-shaped curves lying on the surface of a cone which are analagous to the circular helix one of which is loxodromic and the other isometric. Mathematicians have agreed [6] 3 that the loxodromic curve corresponds to the definition of a general helix, and that it should properly be termed a conical helix. The isometric curve has been called the conical spiral. Loria [6] gives a brief history of this curve, stating that it is found in a work by B. Pascal and citing several 18th century references, one of which points out that the curve was known to ancient Greek geometricians. Thus there are the following definitions: A conical spiral is generated if a point travels on the surface of a right circular cone so as to combine a uniform angular motion around the axis of the cone with a uniform linear motion along a generator toward or from the vertex. It is characterized by uniformity of pitch, that is, successive intersections of the curve and an element of the cone are I Numbers In brackets reler to similarly numbered Items in the bibliog.
raphy at the end of this appendil.

The cylindrical helix is the curve of intersection of a helicoid and a coaxial cylinder, and the conical spiral is the intersection of a helicoid and a coaxial cone. Accordingly, although the geometry of the conical spiral differs from that of the helix, there is but one geometry of helicoids. A screw helicoid, for example, remains a screw helicoid, whether the ends of its generatrix are determined by coaxial cylinders, as in straight screw threads, or by eoaxial cones, as in taper screw threads. These different boundary conditions give rise, however, to certain different geometrical relations. 2. PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS OF THE CONICAL SPIRAL; THE PROJECTION, DEVELOPMENT, LEAD ANGLE, AND LENGTH OF AN ARC The parametric equations of the conical spiral, with the vertex of the cone at the origin and the axis of the cone coinciding with the z-axis, as shown in figure 8.1, are: L L=- a r L = where a=% included angle between opposite elements of the cone, O=the variable parameter, and is the angle which the projection of the radius vector of the point on the conical spiral makes with the x-axis on the ry-plane. L=lead of sniral, or advance, parallel to the axis, ii one revolution The length, r, of the radius vector at any point on the conical spiral is given by the relation:
r =

cs

-9 tan a sin L
2, 2=

2artech. 2a

( 2)

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The lead angle, s, defined as the angle made by the conical spiral at a given point with a plane perpendicular to the axis, is determined from the formula for the tangent line: tan a (6)

This expression is of interest because the lead, L, is not directly involved. It shows that all isometric conical spirals at a given number of revolutions from the apex cut an element of the cone at the same angle, regardless of the pitch. Also, a conical spiral is tangent to an element of the cone at the apex. The exact length, S., of the arc of a conical spiral subtended by the vectorial angle (9-~,is given by the expression: =: tan a

--

2%i+CC2

+cscsa log 92+'/9+Csc':

(7)

An approximation of the value of S., which is exact for the cylindrical helix and sufficiently close to the exact value for the conical spiral for most practical purposes, is given by the relation:

eS.=Vz`1(r'i
X

+r'2)'+IV

(8)

"where r', and r'2 are the projections of the radii vectores corresponding to 01 and 02.
3. PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS OF THE CONICAL HELIX; THE PROJECTION, DEVELOPMENT, LEAD ANGLE, AND LENGTH OF AN ARC The properties of the conical helix, which is defined above, have been discussed by Dieu [51, Resal [8], and others [1, 2, 61. Some of the more important analytical relations are here presented. Taking, as for the conical spiral, the vertex of the cone as the origin, and the axis of the cone as the z-axis, figure 8.2, the general parametric equations, and the equation of the radius vector, of the conical helix, are: X=C e", Cos 9 y=c el* sin 9 z=b e"O I (9)

KXZ

FIGURoE 8.1.-The conical spiral.

The projection, r', of the radius vector, r, on the xy-plane is given by the relation: r'=--L

tan a.

(3)

-+c-

e.0

(10)

This is the equation of a spiral of Archimedes, which is the projection of the conical spiral on the xy-plane. The developed cylindrical helix is a straight line, which makes an angle, s, with the line perpendicular to the axis, such that, L tan 82-., (4)

The developed conical spiral is an Archimedes' spiral, derived from the equations for the conical spiral and represented by the equation:

where a, b, and c are constants, e is the natural logarithmic base, 2.71828, 9 is the variable parameter, and r is the radius vector. . This curve, unlike the conical spiral, approaches the origin as an asymptotic point, the successive turns about the cone being closer together toward the vertex. To simplify the mathematics involved in dealing with this curve, it is convenient so to locate the curve with respect to the origin that 0=0 when y=0 and r= 1. Under these conditions, b=cos a
C=sif a

where

p-cac 2o
where

(5)

a=% include-t angle between opposite elements of cone.

Also

p=radius vector=z sec a-L

*= vectorial angle =0 sin a.

see a

a=sin a cot 1, where 0<9O, =the constant angle with which the curve intersects the elements of the cone.

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The lead angle s( = -j), is accordingly given by tajll

=(O.' a Cot 06 =a cot a

The projection r' of the radiius vector, r, on the xy-plane is given by a (13) r'=sill a e 0" This is a logarithmic spiral, and the equation represents the projection of the conical helix on the xy-plane. The developed conical helix is a logarithmic spiral, derived from the parametric equations of the curve, which is represented by =e* ,(14) where p=radius vector=z see a
=CO

a a e# in a cot

A S(C a

0=

vectorial angle =9 sin a. by (15) OF TAPER

The length, S., of the are of a conical helix ,hubtended the vectorial angle, 02-01, is: S=sinl a cscr e* "*"*" ' 0 (020')

4. GEOMETRICAL PROPERTIES SCREW THREADS

Taper screw threads are generally produced commerciallv with the bisector of the thread angle perpendicular to the axis of the thread. The pitch, p, is the distance,

measured parallel to the axis of the thread, bet~een any

two corresnonding points in an axial plan(e oil parallel sides of adjacent threads. If p, is the length of the line joining the two points, then, P=PCo5y where

(16)

X, 3X

y= half-angle of taper. The same is true of any taper thread, the sides of which are unsymmetrical with respect to a line which is perpendicular to the axis and passes through a vertex of the thread. The lead or pitch of the generatrix of the helicoid forming the side of a taper thread differs from the lead or pitch of the thread [3, 41. The lead of the generatrix of the following side of the thread is (see fig. 8.3): Lr= (p+ n) = L(l +tan at tan y). (I7)

Y FInURE 8.2.--The conical helir.

Thus x=sin a cos a e$ i. a cot} y=siil a sill 0e' sit, ."I in a -o-t A Z=COS a , when r~ea t a(12) i ...

The lead of the generatrix of the leading sile of the thread is: L, = (pin) = L(l - tan a2 tan 11)

(18

()

where
L=lead of thread a,= angle between line perpendicular to axis of thread and the following sile of thread

r> 1, a is plus, and when r< 1, 9 is mninus. represents The expression for r, equation (12), completely the curve in polar coordinates, a third coordinate being unnecessary because the radius vector makes a constant angle a with the z axis. If, instead of 0, the angle -y which the curve makes with the xy-plane is given, cot #=sec a tan -y, and the above exponent 0 sin a cot 0 is replaced by 0 tan a tan 1.

a2=angle between line perpendicular to axis of thread and the leading si'e of threatd. For it svmetrical thread, a,=a2=a, and Lf= L(l + tan y tan a) L, = L(l -- tan y tan a). (19) (20) 113

TAN y

AXAS OF FIGURE

TEAr_

8.3.--Geometry of unsymmetrical taper screw thread.

The depth, H, of an unsymmetrical sharp-V taper thread is the distance, perpendicular to the axis, between

F-.r an unsymmetrical thread having the bisector of the thread angle perpendicular to the element of the cone [31,
L 6=L cot a tan y. (25)

the cones enveloping the thread at crest and root, and is given by the relation: (21) H=p secS y csc A cos (ai-+y) cos (a,-y) where A=at+a2. is symmetrical about the perpendicular to the If a thread axis, and H=--_ (cot a--tan' Y tan a). 2 (22)

In a taper screw thread the crest of a thread is not exactly opposite the root of the thread at points located IV,' apart, as in a straight thread, but there is an axial .nspmacement ltetween these positions. This displacement is given by the formula: L
(1-2 sec y

MEASURED BETWEEN FLAT, PARALLEL SURFACES As previously stated, the projection of the pitch line of a taper thread gage on a plane perpendicular to the axis of tlie gage is an Archimedes' spiral. If parallel lines are drawn tangent to opposite sides of a segment of such a spiral, figure 8.4, the radii vectores to the points of contact subtend an angle of slightly more than 1800, and the distanc' between the lines is slightly greater than the length of the line, intercepted by the spiral, which is drawn perpendicular to these tangents through the axis of the spiral. In measuring the diameter of a taper thread gage between flat parallel anvils AA and BB, figure 8.4, the measurement obtained corresponds to the distance between
the parallel lines, whereas the true diameter corresponds

5. DIAMETER OF AN ARCHIMEDES' SPIRAL AS

c A cos (a--y) sin a,)

(2)

for an unsymmetrical thread. this formula reduces to [31: A=

For a symmetrical thread (24)

to the length of the intercepted perpendicular line. For commercial taper screw' threads the difference, aM. between these lengths is given very nearly by the formula: AM= E (cos
,-

tan a tan y.

1) +L # tan a coe- 0

(26)

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where E= true diameter, or length of intercepted line #=approximate mean vectorial angle at points o0 measurement #=cot -f. Example: Solve for AM for presumably the worst case encountered in commercial practice, namely the A.P.I. standard 2% in. rotary joint thread. L=0.20 in. E=2.36537 in. taper=0.25 in./in. 0= 2.36537 0.25X 0.20 2w

6. REFERENCES (I 0 B. Ader, Extension and period of a conically wound 0. spring, Phys. Rev., 34, 656 (1929). (2] Robert J. T. Bell, Coordinate geometry of three dimensions. MacMillan and Co. Ltd. 295 (1928). [3] G. Berndt, Die Gewinde, Julius Springer, Berlin, p. 6 (1925). 141 Earle Buckingham, The design of hobs for taperthreaded joints, Am. Machinist, 69, 759,801 (1928). 151 NI. Dieu, Concours d'agr6gation aux Lyc~es Annie 1845, Nouvelles Annales de Math~matiques, 12, 373 (1853). (61 Gino Loria, Curve sghembe speciali algebriche F transcendenti, vol. 2, Nicola Zanichelli, Bologne, 14", 166 (1925). [7] E. R. Morrison, The design of conical helical springs, Machinery (N.Y)., 18, 681 (1912). [81 H. Resal, Sur lee propridtds de Ia loxodromie d'un c6ne de revolution et leur application au ressort conique, Compt Rend, 114, 147 (1892). [91 J. B. Reynolds and 0. B. Schier (Lehigh University). The design and investigation of conical springs with coils of constant slope. A.S.M.E. Advance Paper, Dec. 1931, 24 pp. 1101 J. B. Reynolds and 0. B. Schier (Lehigh University), The design and investigation of a spring in which all coils nest simultaneously. A.S.M.E. Advance Paper, Dec. 1931, 16 pp. [111 Reginald Trautschold, Spiral type bevel gears, Machinery (N.Y.), 23, 199 (1916). [121 Joseph Kaye Wood, Conical spring design, some new facts and formulas, Am. Machinist, 71, 620 (1929).

=300.38276 radians cot #=0=300.38276 ,=011'28"' =0.00334 radians AM=2.36537 (0.9999944-1)+"20-X0.125X 0.00334X0.9999944
=

+0.000013 in.

FIGURE 8.4.-Measurement of Archimedes' spiral.

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UNDIX 9. EXTENT OF USAGE OF THE A. RICAN NATIONAL FIRE-HOSE COUPLING THREADS ON COUPLINGS AND NIPPLES USED WITH 2% INCH NOMINAL SIZE FIRE HOS

ILLINois--Continued

Oak Park, 3%s-7 Peoria, 3%,r--7

RockIsland,
INDIANA

3%4 &

3j7-7

Listed below are the cities in the United States which had a population of 25,000 or more according to the 1950 census, and which have not standardized on the American National fire-hose coupling thread on hydrants, couplings, and nipples used with 2% in. nominal size fire hose. The outside diameter of the nipple (external) thread is 3a,
in. and the pitch is 71J threads per inch for this American

Springfield, 3%.3-7 Waukegan, 3%4@-7

Bloomington Marion, 3%T.--6 IOWA Burlington, 3%4-6 Cedar Rapids, 3e--6 Council Bluffs, 3%2-8 -6 Fort Dodge, 3V4 Sioux City, 3 1%--6 KANSAS (100% Standard)
KENTUCKY

Clinton

National thread. If all cities of 25,000 population or over in a state have adopted the American National standard for the 2% in. fire hose, that state is shown in the tabulation as being 100 percent Standard. The tabulation shows the outside diameter of the nipple (external) thread in inches and the number of threads per inch, the number preceding the dash being the outside and the diameter diameters number following bein th (Outside are given to the nearest 1 in.e Pt g Special types of snap, clutch, or other patent couplings are designated by their trade names. In some instances, the dimensions were not available and were left blank. * In some instances it ma appear to be feasible to make cros connections wit the American National standard thread.U However, where there are differences in pitch of more than one-half a thread between the mating parts, or differences in pitch diameter in excess of %2 in., there will not be washer tight fits. Coupling parts more than %s in. larger in pitch diameter than the nipple will blow off when subjected to high pressures. ALABAMA (100% Standard)
ARIZONA

Covington, 3%. & 3 %r--6 Louisville, 3%I-6 Newport Paducah, 3%,-6

LOUISIANA

Alexandria, 316-8 Baton Rouge, 3yoA-8 Lafayette, 3%r--8 Lake Charles, 3e-8 Monroe, 3%r-8 New Orleans Hose, 3%4-7% Hydrants, 3%l-6 MAINZE (100% Standard)
MARYLAND

Haerstown Hose, 3%--6 Hydrants, 3% -7

(100% Standard)

Phoenix (Adapters), 2%6 to 2%t-6 ARKANSAS (100% Standard)

CALIFORNIA

MASSACHUSETTS

MICHICAAN

Burbank

COLORADO

Colorado Springs, 3 & 3%r-- 7 % Note: Colorado Springs is in the process of changing over to the National Standard. Denver, 3%2-8 Pueblo, 3%-6 Bridgeport,
3114

CONNECTICUT

& 3%-8

(100% Standard) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (100% Standard)

DELAWARE

Norwich, 3%4-7% and National Standard

Dearborn, 3--7% Detroit, 3 Ferndale, 3%-7%4 Hamt ramck, 3%r-7% Highland Park, 3--7%,4 Lincoln Park, 3%6-7 Muskegon, 3%r--6 Pontiac 3,1--7%t Royal Bak, 3%.f-9 Wyandotte, 3%--7% MINNESOTA (100% Standard)
MisissiPpi

FLORIDA

Gainesville

Key West, 2342 to 3-8 Lakeland, 3%6.-6 Tallahassee, 3-6

GEORGIA

Laurel, Irn pipe threads-8 Meridian, 3Y,6-8 and National Standard MISSOURI

Biloxi Creenville

Macon, 3-8 Rome, 316-7 IDAHO (100% Standard) ILLINOIS Alton, 32& 3 %- 7 nd Aurora, 3 Wi-- 7 and National Standard Berwyn, 3-71%

Joplin, "Anderson" & 3%--6 St. Joseph, 3%2-6 MONTANA (100% Standard)
NEBRASKA

Lincoln, 3%2-8 and National Standard

NEVADA (100% Standard)

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Omaha, 3%6-8

Bloomington

NEw JERSES NEW JERSEY Bayonne, 3-8

(100% Standard)

Champaign, 3%2 and 3'---8 Chicago, 3%4-7% Cicero, 3%I, to 3%4-7%

Belleville, 3-8 Bloomfield, 21%6 to 3-8 Camden

Danville, 3Ms--8 Elgin, 3% 7

Hose, "Jones"

Decatur, 3%27 East St. Louis, 3%4/ & 3-4-6 Galesburg, 3Yie7

Hydrants, 3.4 2 -6 Clifton, 3-8

East Orange, 3-8

Elizabeth, 3-8

Granite City, 3%2--6 Joliet, 3-8

Kankakee, 23%2 to 3-7/11 Maywood, 3-71% Moline, 3 s-7 on a b0nots 10, p. 91.

Garfield Hoboken, 3-8 Irvington, 3 & 31%4-8

Jersey City, 3-8 Kearny, 3-8

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NEw JERsEY-Continued
Linden, 3Yz-8 Montclair, 3-8 Newark, 3-8 Orange Passaic, 31,j-8 Paterson, 3-8 Plainfield, 3-8 West Orange, 3-8 NEw MEXICO Roswell Santa Fe, 3If--6 Nnw YORK Amsterdam, 3 'aa & 3 %6-6 Auburn, 3%--7% and National Standard Buffalo, 316-8 Elmira, 3%i2-8 Hempstead, 3 -jr-8 Ithaca, 364-7% Jamestown, 3Yio-8 Lockport, 3%6-8 Mount Vernon, 3-8 New Rochelle, 3%2-8 New York City, 3%lr--8 Rochester, 3,16-7 Rome, 3%6-8 Schenectady, Dbl. 31/-6 Syracuse, 3%4-8 Utica, 3V%48 Valley Stream, 3J--6 Yonkers, Adapters & 3-8
NORTH CAROLINA

OREGoN (100% Standard) P N.N.sY LVAN IA Aliquippa, 3-8 Allentown, 34--6 & 3-8 Altoona, 3kis-6 Bethlehem, 316-6 Chester, "Jones" & 21%, & 2 61,--71.' Easton, 3 & 3i4--6 Erie Harrisburg, 3 r-2-8 Hazelton, 3Y32-6 Johnstown, 3/1-7 Lancaster, 3js-7 Lebanon, 3-8 McKeesport, 3Yr---6 New Kensington Norristown, "Jones Snap" Philadelphia, "Jones Snap" Pittsburgh, 3Y/-6 Reading, 3 %-- 6 Scranton Sharon Washington, 3Y4-6 Wilkes-Barre, 3/16-6 Wilkinsburg, 31/1--6 Williamsport, 3%,&-6 York, 39%/4-7 RHODE ISLAND Newport, 3 14-6
SOUTH CAROLINA

(100% Standard)

SOUTH DAKOTA

Asheville, 3Vi-6 Raleigh, 34n-6 Wilmington, 3-6 Winston-Salem, 29%4 & 23%z---74 NORTH DAKOTA (100% Standard)
OHIO

Akron, 3Y4-6 Alliance, 3 '%4-6 Barberton, 31Y64-6 Cincinnati Cleveland, 3%/48 Cleveland Heights, 3%6a-8 Cuyahoga Falls, 314-6 Dayton, 3 '%4-6 East Cleveland, 3%s--8 Euclid Hamilton, 3M67

Aberdeen, 3Y64-6 Rapid City, 3-8 TENNESSEE (100% Standard) TEXAS San Angelo Temple UTAH 6 Salt Lake City, 31 VERONT Burlington, 3%--6 VIRGINIA Charlottesvill, 3%1o-8 Petersburg, 21%=-8 Richmond, 36-8 Roanoke, "Clay Snap" WABP"JxTON (100% Standard) WE- krIrINIA C- ,ksburg, 35%4-6 Fairmont, 3-8 F "ntington, 3 & 3%--6 -6 NA, intown, 316-6 Wh8eling, 3(1%tar6
WISCONSIN (100% Standard)
WYOMINC

Lakewood, 3%16-8

Middletown, 3!,4/-6 Parma, 3%4-8 Shaker Heights Springfield, 3Y66 Steubenville, 3M 6 -6 Toledo, 3 & 3%4-8
OKLAHOMA

Muskogee

Oklahoma City, 3y---6 Okmulgee

Casper, 3%6-7 and National Standard Cheyenne, 3/4-6

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INDEX A
AbtiMdbia.l -W *558 (an Whtr 1) Abteramuie (MeTelases lan 3bgin55)* Angu~leif1bea~d threah page

LPage
left hand thread designation --------------- _--Length of engpagemet taper Pie threads -------------taperwNsym --------------------

91 2

2 4 2

N
------

C
Conduit and conduit fittings. electrical. threads foI-------n-Coae o nls------------h ei-------------a --p ll s l i spira n Cou Cutting equipment hose connions -----------------106 100

Nomenclature (Me Part 1) -Notation, American Standard taper pipe thread 0I 23 4 48 47

0----------------------------

D
Definitions (sw Part 1) Definitions end letter symbols pertaining to pipe threads------------ 102 2 Deslignation, left hand------------------------------------------Designations, thread (me Type of thread listed under Threads for which desination to desired) Devitio, dametr euivlentof seeDiamterequvalet o deia-Pitch Deitics) imtreuiaeto w Daee qialn fdva Diamtreqiaennfdeito ------ 13 Inangle ---------------------------------------------In pitc ----------------------------------------------------13 tapping, for pipe threads (sct Twist drill diameters) Drill diamieters, _------------- 106 Drums or barrels, steal, internal threads for --------Dryseal pipe threads (see noder Threads)

Outlet connections, gas cylinder valve ----------------A daptes= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------_ --------Gamecused with--Nu mb rin------- -------------- sy tem ---- ...

P
Pipe threads (see under Threads) Pipe threads, Dryseal, superseded dimensionsdiameters of taper pipe threads shown In their relation to basic pitch diameter --------------------------------------------Plugs, hung, steel drum. external threads for 110---------105 1---------5o

S
i 110-----------Superseded Dryseal pipe thread dimensions Symbols, letter, pertaining to pipe threads -------------- 102103

E
Engagement, length of, taper pipe threads-------------------------4

T
Tap drill diameters for pipe threads (see Twist drill diameters) Taper, pipe thread--------------------------------------------2 Codi and conduit fitting, electrical, threads-------------------10o5 Cutting equipment hose connection threads---------------------100 105 Drums or barrels, steel, internal threads for ---------------------18 Dryseal pipe threads-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------_---2 ----------------------------------------------2 NPTF -------------------------------------------------21 PTF-SAE SHORT --------------------------------------23 Dry Ia special pipe threads F-PT F --------------------------------------------------108 PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT----------------- --------------- 1Ing PTF-SPL SHORT--------------------------------------- i105 SPL-PTF-------------------------------------------------108s Fire-hose coupling threads, NH--------------------------------91 Flanges steel, threading of pipe for ----------------------------104 ~~Gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet threads----------------------- 43 NS------------------ -----------------------------------------7

F
Fire-hose coupling threads (see under Threads) Flanges, steel, threading of pipe for ------------------------------FaatesanrotothedNPSF Fiat at crest and root of threadNPSI Hose coupling and fire-hose coupling thread----------- ----------Pipe thread-----......--------------_----------------------Form of thread Fire-hose coupling thread -----------------------------------Hose coupling thread---------------------------------------Pipe thread------------------------------------------------Pipe thread.,Dryseal--------------------- ------- ------------104 91 2 91 91 2 is

G
aGes, fire-hose coupling hread-------------------------------93

SOT ---------------------------------------------------77 Gages, pipe thread (aceet Dryseal) ----- 78 Clase ----------------------------------------12 Safety device threads- -------------------------------Huse coupling threads 13 Inspection (working) gages----------------------------------91 12 NH! ---------------------------------------------------Masdergages----------------------------------------------91 13 NPSH--------------------------------------------------Reference gages--------------------------------------------11 Pipe threads (except Dryseal) ----------------------------------1I Design-----------------------------------------------------7 Dimensioning-----------------------------------------------18 NPSC --------------------------------------------------Marking ----------------------------------------------------1is NPSL ----------------------------------------------------9 12 NPSM ------------------------------------------------- _ 9 Thread form ------------------------------------------------2 --------------------------NPT -------------------------Types 12 NPTR ---------------------------------------------------7 Limit----------------------------------------------------Plugs, bung, steel drum, threads for------- ------------- ------- 105 12 Standard -------------------------------------------------78 device threads, gas cylinder valves -----------------------25 Safety piethread, Dryseal..--------------- -------------------_ II Thin wall 29 O~aar01nip ----------------------------------------- tubing threads, UNS ------------------------------100 Welding and cutting equipment hose connection threads-----12 Gages, triroli -------------------------------------------------Threads, left hand, designation for ---------------2 Ggnppe thred (xcp Drywsal) Tolerances and allowances Chafeed countesn, or recessed threads --------------------14 Dryseal pipe thread Direct meastlrement ----------- _--------------------_--------15 Gage------------------------------26 Straight threads---------------------------------------------15 Product---------------------- ----------------------------19 Tamerthreads ----------------------------------------------14 Thread elements------------------------------------------19 Clafispip tredDryssal-----------------------------------26 FIre-huse coupling thread ---------- -------------------------92 Limt mehd----------------------------28 Ga yinder threads -----------------------------------------45 Position method --------------------------------------------2 Hose copig thread--------------------------------------92 Turns-engagement method -----------------------------------29 Pipe thread Gas cylinder valve outlet and Inlet connection threads (see uader Gage ---------------------------------------- ---- ------ 213 4 Product --------------------------------------------------Threads) 5 Thread elemnents-----------------------------------------_.III Geometry of taper screw threads --------------------------------Truncation of pipe thread-------------------------------- ---- 2.19 H ~~Twist drill diameters-14 Height of thread Hoscoupling and fire-hose coupling thread ---------------------Pipe thread------------------------------------------------Hu opling threa ds (see unuder Threads) Pipe threads-----------------91 2 --102

U
Usage of American National fire-hose coupling threads-------93.116

I
7 Inlet connections, gas cylinder valve----------------------------Interchangeability between various types of Dryseal threads._- _2t,10oo Welding and cutting equipment hue connections ----------------100

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