Identifying Thr
Identifying Thr
eads, Sealing Methods
eads, Sealing Methods
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Identifying Thr
Identifying Thr
eads, Sealing Methods
eads, Sealing Methods
and
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Industrial Fittings
Industrial Fittings
Industrial Fittings
Module Objectives
Module Objectives
Explain the basic thread characteristics
Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
necessary
to identify threads
to identify threads
Module Objectives
Module Objectives
Explain the basic thread characteristics
Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
necessary
to identify threads
to identify threads
Differentiate between and identify various types
Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial
Module Objectives
Module Objectives
Explain the basic thread characteristics
Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
necessary
to identify threads
to identify threads
Differentiate between and identify various types
Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial
of threads used on industrial fittings
fittings
Explain the various sealing methods
Explain the various sealing methods used for the
used for the
different fittings
Module Objectives
Module Objectives
Explain the basic thread characteristics
Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
necessary
to identify threads
to identify threads
Differentiate between and identify various types
Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial
of threads used on industrial fittings
fittings
Explain the various sealing methods
Explain the various sealing methods used for the
used for the
different fittings
different fittings
Identify different types of fittings being used in
Identify different types of fittings being used in
the industrial market place
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hread pitch is the distance between
hread pitch is the distance between a single
a single
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thread
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itch is sometimes written as the number of
itch is sometimes written as the number of
threads within one inch distance
threads within one inch distance
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arallel threads only
arallel threads only
serve the function of
serve the function of
holding in the fitting
holding in the fitting
Sealing is achieved by
Sealing is achieved by
some other means, such
some other means, such
as with an O-ring
Thr
Thr
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serve two functions:
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fitting
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Thr
Thr
Thr
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IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
PP
ort Boards
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Known
Known
TThreads
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Thr
Thr
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T
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M
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IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
CCaliperaliper
TThread gageshread gages
TThread profileshread profiles
InstructionInstruction booklet booklet
Nose angleNose angle indicator indicator
Thr
Thr
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T
T
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M
M
IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
CCaliperaliper
Used to measureUsed to measure outside and inside outside and inside diameter in either diameter in either inch or metric units inch or metric units
Thr
Thr
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T
T
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M
M
IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
TThread gageshread gages
Used to compareUsed to compare thread form to thread form to determine pitch determine pitch
Thr
Thr
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T
T
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M
M
IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
TThread profileshread profiles
Used to shadowUsed to shadow pipe threads for pipe threads for determining
determining nominal size nominal size
Thr
Thr
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T
T
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M
M
IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
Nose angle indicatorNose angle indicator
Used to determineUsed to determine
whether nose angle or whether nose angle or se
Thr
Thr
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ead ID
T
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M
M
IK-1 kit
IK-1 kit
Instruction booklet Instruction booklet (4303-B1)
(4303-B1)
CContains specificationsontains specifications
for various thread for various thread forms
Thr
Thr
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ead ID
T
T
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P
P
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ort Board
Used to determineUsed to determine male thread size male thread size based on based on comparison with comparison with known threads known threads
Thr
Thr
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Other Known
Other Known
TThreads
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be used for comparison be used for comparison
Thr
Thr
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T
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M
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arkings and
TTables
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In some cases, fittings are marked with a crossIn some cases, fittings are marked with a cross reference for threads
reference for threads
TTables can be used to identify threads based onables can be used to identify threads based on
given characteristics given characteristics
Identifying
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
1a
1a
.
. Verify
Verify if
if parallel
parallel or
or tapered
tapered
Visual inspection Visual inspection S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
1b
1b
.
. Verify
Verify if
if parallel
parallel or
or tapered
tapered
CCompare with a known parallelompare with a known parallel
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Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
2
2
..
Determine thread pitch
Determine thread pitch
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Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
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eads
3a.
3a. Determine
Determine size
size
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profile profile S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
S
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titify
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hhread Forms
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3b.
3b.
Determine Size
Determine Size
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
TThreads are called out according to the type of hreads are called out according to the type of
thread thread
TThey usually follow a standard pattern and hey usually follow a standard pattern and this isthis is
how they may appear on a print how they may appear on a print S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
NNPPT/T/NNPPTFTF -- AAmemerriiccaann PPipeipe TThreadhread
EExxaammppllee:: 11//44--118 8 NNPTPT
1/4 = nominal size1/4 = nominal size
18 = pitch (threads per inch)18 = pitch (threads per inch)
NNPTPT or Nor NPTPTF usually specified or NF usually specified or NPTPT /N /NPTPTF whereF where
it does not matter if it is either one it does not matter if it is either one
S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
UNUN / /UNUNFF -- UniUnifiefied (d (SAE SAE StrStraigaight ht TThread)hread)
EExxaammppllee:: 99//1166--118 U8 UNNFF
9/16 = actual size9/16 = actual size
18 = pitch (threads per inch)18 = pitch (threads per inch)
UN or UNF usually specified or UN/UNF where it UN or UNF usually specified or UN/UNF where it does not matter
does not matter
UNF is usually used for thread pitch above 1UNF is usually used for thread pitch above 122 TPTPII
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Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
BSBSPPTT -- BrBrititisish Sth Stanandadardrd PPipe,ipe, TTaperedapered
EExxaammppllee:: RR33//88
R signifies taperedR signifies tapered
3/8 = nominal size3/8 = nominal size
TThe pitch is usually assumed based on knownhe pitch is usually assumed based on known
standard standard
Japanese taper thread would be written asJapanese taper thread would be written as PTPT 3/83/8
S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
BSBSPPPP -- BrBrititisish Sth Stanandadardrd PPipe,ipe, PParallelarallel
EExxaammppllee:: GG33//44
G signifies parallelG signifies parallel
3/4 = nominal size3/4 = nominal size
TThe pitch is usually assumed based on knownhe pitch is usually assumed based on known
standard standard
Japanese parallel thread would be written asJapanese parallel thread would be written as PPF 3/8F 3/8
S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
MMeettrricic PParallelarallel
Example:Example: M22X M22X 1.51.5
MM signifies metricsignifies metric
2222 = actual size in mm= actual size in mm
1.5 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)1.5 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)
S
Identifying
Identifying
Thr
Thr
eads
eads
4.
4.
Define thread
Define thread
MMeettrricic TaperedTapered
Example:Example: MM1010X X 1 keg (or tapered)1 keg (or tapered)
MM signifies metricsignifies metric
10 = actual size in mm10 = actual size in mm
1 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)1 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)
keg is the abbreviation for the German word meaningkeg is the abbreviation for the German word meaning tapered and if the thread is tapered, it will be
tapered and if the thread is tapered, it will be specified
specified
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t End Sealing
t End Sealing
Met
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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ods
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Female
Female
PPort
ort
O-ring in chamfer
O-ring in chamfer
Available with Available with
UN/UNF (SAE J19UN/UNF (SAE J19226)6)
MMetric (ISO 6149)etric (ISO 6149)
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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ods
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O-ring in chamfer (
O-ring in chamfer (
MMale end)
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MM
ost reliable form of
ost reliable form of
sealing
sealing
Available in
Available in
adjustable fittings
adjustable fittings
ISO 6149 has special
ISO 6149 has special
identification
identification
P
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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ods
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Female
Female
PPort
ort
Spot face sealing
Spot face sealing
Available with Available with
MMetric (DIN 385etric (DIN 38522-1)-1)
BSBSPPPP (DIN 385(DIN 38522--22))
Wide variety of Wide variety of interchangeab
interchangeable mle maleale ends
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t End Sealing Met
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O-ring in groove
O-ring in groove
DIN 385
DIN 385
22 TType E
ype E
O-ring not round in crossO-ring not round in cross section
section
Adjustable not possible Adjustable not possible
Second in pressure holdingSecond in pressure holding capacity
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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ods
ods
O-ring w/ retaining ring
O-ring w/ retaining ring
DIN 385
DIN 385
22 TType G & H
ype G & H
Separate metal ringSeparate metal ring surrounding o-ring surrounding o-ring
P
P
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
h
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ods
ods
Bonded Seal
Bonded Seal
DIN 385
DIN 385
22 TType D
ype D
Elastomer bonded to metal ringElastomer bonded to metal ring
Undercut on fitting has taperUndercut on fitting has taper angle
angle
P
P
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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ods
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Hard metal seal
Hard metal seal
DIN 385
DIN 385
22
TTypically used on Banjo fittingsypically used on Banjo fittings
Seals by coining surface of port Seals by coining surface of port
Limited reusabilityLimited reusability
Useful for Useful for extreme temperaturesextreme temperatures
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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Soft
Soft
MMetal Seal
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DIN 385
DIN 385
22 TType A
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Seal material usually copperSeal material usually copper
Adjustable not possible Adjustable not possible
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
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CC
utting Face Seal
utting Face Seal
DIN 385
DIN 385
22 TType B
ype B
Sharp edge on fitting coinsSharp edge on fitting coins spotface for sealing
spotface for sealing
Limited reusabilityLimited reusability
Adjustable not possible Adjustable not possible
P
P
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
h
h
ods
ods
Female
Female
PPort
ort
TT
aper threads
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Available with
Available with
NNPTPT /N /NPTPTF (SAE 476)F (SAE 476)
BSBSPTPT (DIN 385(DIN 38522--22))
MMetric taper (DIN 385etric taper (DIN 38522-1)-1)
Sometimes female port has parallel threads
Sometimes female port has parallel threads
P
P
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t End Sealing Met
t End Sealing Met
h
h
ods
ods
TT
aper threads
aper threads
Sealing initiated by thread
Sealing initiated by thread
interference
interference
Additional sealant usually
Additional sealant usually
required
required
PP
rone to fatigue failure
rone to fatigue failure
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
Sealing Met
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose Ends
ube/Hose Ends
O-ring face seal (flat face seal)O-ring face seal (flat face seal)
3377°° ffllaarree
4455°° ffllaarree
224°4° flflararelelesesss
JIJIS 3S 30°0° flflarare ae and nd 6060°° coconene
BSI (BSBSI (BSPPPP) 6) 600°° ccoonnee
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
O-ring face sealO-ring face seal
SAE J1453SAE J1453
ISO 8434-3ISO 8434-3
UN/UNFUN/UNF TThreadhread
Hose,Inch or metricHose,Inch or metric tube
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
3377°° ffllaarree SAE J514SAE J514 ISO 8434-ISO 8434-22
UN/UNFUN/UNF TThreadhread
Hose, Inch orHose, Inch or metric tube metric tube
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
4455°° ffllaarree
SAE J51SAE J5122
UN/UNFUN/UNF TThreadhread
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
224°4° flflararelelesesss
SAE J514SAE J514
UN/UNFUN/UNF TThreadhread
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
T
T
ube/Hose End
ube/Hose End
224°4° flflararelelesesss
DINDIN 22353353
ISO 8434-1ISO 8434-1
MMetricetric TThreadhread
Hose,Hose, MMetricetric T Tubeube 3 pressure3 pressure series series
T
T
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ube End Identification
Hose End
Hose End
JISJIS CConeone
B8363B8363 BSBSPPPP TThreadhread 6600°° ccoonnee
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
Hose End
Hose End
JIS FlareJIS Flare
B8363B8363 BSBSPPPP TThreadhread 3030°° flflararee
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
Hose End
Hose End
Komatsu FlareKomatsu Flare
MMetricetric TThreadhread
1.5 mm pitch (all1.5 mm pitch (all sizes)
sizes)
3030°° flflararee
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
Hose/
Hose/
PPort End
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BSBSPPPP conecone BS B5BS B5220000 BSBSPPPP threadthread 6600°° ccoonnee
T
T
ube End Identification
ube End Identification
Hose/
Hose/
PPort End
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NNPTPTF/NF/NPPSSMM
SAE J516SAE J516
NNPTPT /N /NPTPTF male threadF male thread
NNPPSSMM female threadfemale thread
3030°° chchamamfefer r or or 6060°° coconene
Identifying Met
Identifying Met
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Identifying Met
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Identify markings
Identify markings
MManufacturers logoanufacturers logo
MMaterial codeaterial code
TTube sizeube size
Identifying Met
Identifying Met
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Fla
r
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Determine
TTube Size
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Identifying Met
Identifying Met
r
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Fla
Fla
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Determine
Determine
TTube Size
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Identifying Met
Identifying Met
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Fla
Fla
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Determine
Determine
TTube Size
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Identifying Met
Identifying Met
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Fla
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Determine
Determine
TTube Size
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Identifying Met
Identifying Met
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Verify with
specification
specification
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table
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60°
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Differences
Differences
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CChamfer diameterhamfer diameter
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ISO 6149
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