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 ABOUT TEESING INDEX
WE ENGINEER FROM SOURCE TO PROCESS
TECHNICAL SUPPLIER SINCE 1952
Since 1952 Teesing is `The right connection` as the international supplier of
fittings, valves, tubing, systems and assemblies for industrial applications in four
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sectors: pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation and transport of media. With
offices in the Netherlands (Rijswijk), U.S.A. (New Jersey), China (Beijing) and
Zhubei City (Taiwan) we are globally active in several specialized niche markets,
such as semiconductor, railway, alternative fuels, pharmaceutical and (Petro)
chemical industries.

We supply a complete package of products and services you require for your 1. BASICS OF THREAD
connection applications. Through our specialized knowledge of our products and 1.1 Gender 4
markets we are capable in responding quickly to all your questions regarding the 1.2 Handedness 4
transport of gases and liquids to your point of use connection. Thanks to our 1.3 Design 4
engineering department we are also capable of delivering customized products 1.4 Pitch / TPI 5
and assemblies that are developed to meet the specifications of your critical 1.5 Diameter 5
process demands. 1.6 Angle 5
1.7 Crest / root 5

2. MOST COMMON THREADS

OUR BUSINESS UNITS
2.1 M - ISO thread (metric) 7
2.2 NPT - Pipe thread 8
2.3 G/R/Rp - Whitworth thread (BSPP/BSPT) 9
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS SUBMICRON TECHNOLOGIES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
2.4 UNC/UNF - Unified National thread 10
International supplier of International supplier of HP/ International supplier of com- 2.5 Extra: Comparison sheet (M – BSPP – BSPT – NPT – UNC - UNF) 11-15
fittings, valves, tubing, UHP components and assem- ponents, systems and assem-
systems and assemblies. blies from source to process. blies for CNG/H2 projects.
3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
3.1.1 
How to identify thread types? 16
3.1.2 What does NPTF stand for: Female, Fine or fuel? 16
3.1.3 Which female threads are tapered/conical? 16
3.1.4 What is the difference between G-thread (BSPP) and R-thread (BSPT)? 16-18
3.1.5 Can I use an o-ring sealing with NPT thread? 18
3.1.6 Are NPT and BSP Pipe threads compatible? 19
3.1.7 What is screw/nut galling and how can it be avoided? 19
3.1.8 What kind of sealing method is recommended when mounting a PA/PVDF 19
fitting with male taperd thread into a metal counterpart?
3.1.9 What kind of a thread does a Jic-fitting have? 20

3.2 THREAD SEAL TYPES 20

Appendix: Conversion factor 21
Appendix: Other threads 22-23

© Teesing BV, Aug 2015. Versie 030815

All technical and other data contained in this catalogue may be subject to change without notice.
The contents of this document have been written with the greatest possible care. However, Teesing
cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this brochure.

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1.1 GENDER External thread 1.4 PITCH/TPI:

Every matched pair of threads, external and (Male) The pitch is the distance from the crest of one thread to the next in
internal, can be described as male and female. mm.
Threads per
For example, a screw has male thread, while the TPI (Threads per inch) is used by inch thread. Inch = TPI
matching hole has female thread.
Internal Thread
(Female)
1.5 DIAMETER:
The major diameter is determined by the thread tips.
The minor diameter is determined by the groove of the thread.
1.2 HANDEDNESS The pitch diameter is the distance of two opposite flanks or the distance of the centreline of
The helix of a thread can twist in two possible the profile.
directions. Most threads are oriented so that
the threaded item when seen from a point of
view on the axis through the center of the helix, Pitch
moves away from the viewer when it is turned in a Depth
clockwise direction, and moves towards the viewer
when it is turned counter clockwise.
Minor Major
By common convention, right-handedness is the diameter diameter
default handedness for screw threads. Therefore,
most threaded parts and fasteners have right-
handed threads.
Right-hand Left-hand Pitch diameter

1.6 ANGLE
The flank angle is the angle between the flank of a screw thread and the perpendicular to the axis of the
screw. Tapered threads have a taper angle. This is the angle between the taper and the centre axis of the
1.3 DESIGN pipe.
The type of thread can be identified by the following characteristics. Flank
angle

Parallel Tapered
1° 47´
Taper angle

1.7 CREST/ROOT
The outer-most part of the thread is called crest, the inner-most part of the
thread is called root.

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2.1 M - ISO THREAD (METRIC) 2.1 M - ISO THREAD (METRIC)

M Coarse Thread ISO 724 (DIN 13-1) ISO Metric thread is a globally standardized thread. Compared to standard threads (coarse
M Fine Thread ISO 724 (DIN 13-2 to 11) thread), a fine thread has a smaller pitch.

2.2 NPT - PIPE THREAD

NPT ANSI B1.20.1 Coarse Thread Fine Thread
pitch can be displayed or omitted after thread size pitch must be displayed after thread size
NPTF ANSI B1.20.3
Thread size Major Minor Pitch (mm) Thread size Major Minor Pitch (mm)
2.3 G/R/RP - WHITWORTH THREAD (BSPP/BSPT) (mm) diameter diameter (mm) diameter diameter
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
G = BSPP ISO 228 (DIN 259)
R/Rp/Rc = BSPT ISO 7 (DIN 2999 replaced by EN10226) M3 2,98 2,459 0,5 M 3 x 0,35 2,981 2,621 0,35
M4 3,978 3,242 0,7 M 4 x 0,5 3,978 3,242 0,5

2.4 UNC/UNF - UNIFIED NATIONAL THREAD M5 4,976 4,134 0,8 M 5 x 0,5 4,98 4,459 0,5
UNC ANSI B1.1 M6 5,974 4,917 1 M 6 x 0,75 5,978 5,188 0,75
UNF ASNI B1.1 M8 7,974 6,917 1 M 8 x 0,75 7,978 7,188 0,75
M 10 x 0,75 9,978 9,188 0,75
2.5 EXTRA: COMPARISON SHEET (M – BSPP – BSPT – NPT – UNC - UNF) M 10 9,968 8,376 1,5 M 10 x 1 9,974 8,917 1
M 10 x 1,25 9,972 8,647 1,25
M 12 x 1 11,97 10,917 1
M 12 11,97 10,106 1,75 M 12 x 1,25 11,97 10,647 1,25
M 12 x 1,5 11,97 10,376 1,5
M 16 15,96 13,835 2 M 16 x 1 15,97 14,917 1
M 16 x 1,5 15,97 14,376 1,5
M 20 19,96 17,294 2,5 M 20 x 1 19,97 18,917 1
M 20 x 1,5 19,97 18,376 1,5
M 20 x 2 19,96 17,835 2
M 24 23,95 20,752 3 M 24 x 1,0 23,97 22,917 1,0
M 24 x 1,5 23,97 22,376 1,5

The flank angle is 60°.

Female and Male thread are both parallel.

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2.2 NPT - PIPE THREAD 2.3 G/R/RP - WHITWORTH THREAD (BSPP/BSPT)

The most common types of pipe thread are: The most common types of whitworth thread are:
• NPT - American Taper Pipe Thread • BSPP (G) – British Standard Pipe Parallel
= National Pipe Taper • BSPT (R/Rp) – British Standard Tapered Pipe, for pipes and tapered thread.
• NPTF - American Taper Pipe Thread for Dryseal joint without sealant compound An appropriate sealing compound can be used in the thread to ensure a leak-proof joint.
= National Pipe Taper Fuel
BSPP (G)
NPT and NPTF appear to be identical. Both have the same pitch diameter at the top of the hole of Thread size (inch) Major Diameter (mm) Minor Diameter (mm) TPI
the internal thread or end of the pipe on external threads and both have the same thread lengths G 1/16” 7,723 6,561 28
or depths. However, there is a subtle difference in the root and crest diameters of the threads. G 1/8” 9,728 8,566 28
G 1/4” 13,157 11,445 19
NPT / NPTF
G 3/8” 16,662 14,950 19
Thread size Major Diameter (mm) TPI
G 1/2” 20,955 18,631 14
1/16” – 27 NPT 7,938 27
G 3/4” 26,441 24,117 14
1/8” – 27 NPT 10,287 27
G 1” 33,249 30,291 11
1/4” – 18 NPT 13,716 18
G 2” 59,614 56,656 11
3/8” – 18 NPT 17,145 18
1/2” – 14 NPT 21,336 14 BSPT (R/Rp)
3/4” – 14 NPT 26,670 14 Male Thread size Female Thread size Major Diameter Minor Female TPI
1” – 11 ½ NPT 33,401 11,5 (inch) (inch) (mm) Diameter (mm)

2” – 11 ½ NPT 60,325 11,5 R 1/16” Rp 1/16” 7,723 6,490 28

R 1/8” Rp 1/8” 9,728 8,495 28
The flank angle is 60°. R 1/4” Rp 1/4” 13,157 11,341 19
Female and Male thread are both tapered with equal angles. R 3/8” Rp 3/8” 16,662 14,846 19
R 1/2” Rp 1/2” 20,955 18,489 14
R 3/4” Rp 3/4” 26,441 23,975 14
R 1” Rp 1” 33,249 30,111 11
R 2” Rp 2” 59,614 56,476 11

The flank angle is 55°.

BSPP: Female and Male thread are both parallel.
BSPT: Female thread is parallel and male thread is tapered.
- Female thread can also be tapered: Rc, but this is not common.

BSPP BSPT
NPT threads are also sometimes referred to as:
• MIP (Male Iron Pipe)
• FIP (Female Iron Pipe)
• IPT (Iron Pipe Thread)
• FPT (Female Pipe Thread)
• MPT (Male Pipe Thread)

Note that these references are somewhat casual, and might possibly be used in reference to NPS instead of
NPT Thread. NPS thread –National Pipe Straight- is not interchangeable with NPT thread.

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2.4 UNC/UNF - UNIFIED NATIONAL THREAD 2.5 EXTRA: COMPARISON SHEET (M – BSPP – BSPT – NPT – UNC - UNF)
The most common types of UN (Unified National) thread are:
• UNC – Unified National Coarse Thread, comparable with the ISO metric thread. UNC (2A)
• UNF – Unified National Fine Thread. Metric: Inch:
*Compared to standard threads (coarse thread), a fine thread has a smaller pitch. Standard/Fine BSPP (G) BSPT (R) NPT UNC/UNF
Type Parallel Parallel Tapered Tapered Parallel
Unified threads come in three different classes:
Flank angle 60° 55° 55° 60° 60°
1A (external) & 1B (internal): for applications where a liberal tolerance is required to permit easy
assembly even with slightly nicked threads. Thread angle 0° 0° 1°47’ 1°47’ 0°
2A (external) & 2B (internal): most commonly used class for general applications Seal location O-ring/ Gasket/ O-ring/ Gasket/ On threads On threads O-ring/ Gasket/
3A (external) & 3B (internal): for applications where closeness of fit and/or accuracy of thread Cone Cone Cone
elements are important.
Major Diameter (mm):
UNC (2A) BSPP (G) BSPT (R/Rp) NPT UNC UNF
Nominal Diameter Major Diameter (mm) Minor Diameter (mm) TPI 1/16” 7,723 7,723 7,938
1/4” x 20 UNC 6,322 4,978 20 1/8” 9,728 9,728 10,287
5/16” x 18 UNC 7,907 6,401 18 1/4” 13,157 13,157 13,716 6,322 6,325
3/8” x 16 UNC 9,491 7,798 16 3/8” 16,662 16,662 17,145 9,491 9,497
7/16” x 14 UNC 11,076 9,144 14 1/2” 20,955 20,955 21,336 12,661 12,667
1/2” x 13 UNC 12,661 10,592 13 3/4” 26,441 26,441 26,670 19,004 19,012
5/8” x 11 UNC 15,834 13,386 11 1” 33,249 33,249 33,401 25,349 25,354
3/4” x 10 UNC 19,004 16,307 10 2” 59,614 59,614 60,325 50,726 -
7/8” x 9 UNC 22,176 19,177 9
1” x 8 UNC 25,349 21,971 8 Minor Diameter (mm):
2” x 4,5 UNC 50,726 44,679 4,5 BSPP (G) BSPT (R/Rp) UNC UNF
1/16” 6,561 6,490
UNF (2A) 1/8” 8,566 8,495
Nominal Diameter Major Diameter (mm) Minor Diameter (mm) TPI 1/4” 11,445 11,341 4,978 5,360
1/4” x 28 UNF 6,325 5,360 28 3/8” 14,950 14,846 7,798 8,382
5/16” x 24 UNF 7,910 6,782 24 1/2” 18,631 18,489 10,592 11,328
3/8” x 24 UNF 9,497 8,382 24 3/4” 24,117 23,975 16,307 17,323
7/16” x 20 UNF 11,079 9,728 20 1” 30,291 30,111 21,971 23,114
1/2” x 20 UNF 12,667 11,328 20 2” 56,656 56,476 44,679 -
5/8” x 18 UNF 15,839 14,351 18
3/4” x 16 UNF 19,012 17,323 16
TPI (Treads per inch):
BSPP (G) BSPT (R/Rp) NPT UNC UNF
7/8” x 14 UNF 22,184 20,269 14
1/16” 28 28 27
1” x 12 UNF 25,354 23,114 12
1/8” 28 28 27
The flank angle is 60°. 1/4” 19 19 18 20 28
Female and Male thread are both parallel. 3/8” 19 19 18 16 24
1/2” 14 14 14 13 20
3/4” 14 14 14 10 16
1” 11 11 11,5 8 12
2” 11 11 11,5 4,5 -

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Male thread Male thread

D (mm) pitch (mm) TPI (threads BSP (BSPP & Metric fine NPT UN/JIC/SAE D (mm) pitch (mm) TPI (threads BSP (BSPP & Metric fine NPT UN/JIC/SAE
per inch) BSPT) (Thread class 2) per inch) BSPT) (Thread class 2)
9,73 28 1/8 29,96 1,5 M30x1,5
9,97 1 M10x1 29,96 2 M30x2
10,29 27 1/8 30,16 12 1 3/16-12 UN
11,11 20 7/16-20 UNF 32,96 2 M33x2
11,97 1,5 M12x1,5 33,25 11 1
12,70 20 1/2-20 UNF 33,34 12 1 5/16-12 UN
13,16 19 1/4 33,40 11,5 1
13,72 18 1/4 35,96 2 M36x2
13,97 1,5 M14x1,5 36,51 12 1 7/16-12 UN
14,29 18 9/16-18 UNF 37,96 1,5 M38x1,5
15,88 18 5/8-18 UNF 41,28 12 1 5/8-12 UN
15,97 1,5 M16x1,5 41,91 11 1 1/4
16,66 19 3/8 41,96 1,5 M42x1,5
17,15 18 3/8 41,96 2 M42x2
17,46 16 11/16-16 UN 42,16 11,5 1 1/4
17,97 1,5 M18x1,5 42,86 12 1 11/16-12 UN
19,05 16 3/4-16 UNF 44,96 1,5 M45x1,5
19,97 1,5 M20x1,5 44,96 2 M45x2
20,64 16 13/16-16 UNF 47,63 12 1 7/8-12 UN
20,96 14 1/2 47,80 11 1 1/2
21,34 14 1/2 47,96 2 M48x2
21,97 1,5 M22x1,5 48,26 11,5 1 1/2
22,23 14 7/8-14 UNF 50,80 12 2-12 UN
23,97 1,5 M24x1,5 51,96 1,5 M52x1,5
25,40 12 1-12 UN 51,96 2 M52x2
25,97 1,5 M26x1,5 59,61 11 2
26,44 14 3/4 60,33 11,5 2
26,67 14 3/4 63,50 12 2 1/2-12 UN
26,96 2 M27x2 64,96 2 M65x2
26,99 12 1 1/16-12 UN
26,99 16 1 1/16-16 UN

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Female thread Female thread

D (mm) pitch (mm) TPI (threads BSP (BSPP & Metric fine NPT UN/JIC/SAE D (mm) pitch (mm) TPI (threads BSP (BSPP & Metric fine NPT UN/JIC/SAE
per inch) BSPT) (Thread class 2) per inch) BSPT) (Thread class 2)
8,54 27 1/8 27,84 2 M30x2
8,57 28 1/8 27,86 12 1 3/16-12 UN
8,92 1 M10x1 28,38 1,5 M30x1,5
9,73 20 7/16-20 UNF 29,15 11,5 1
10,38 1,5 M12x1,5 30,29 11 1
11,07 18 1/4 30,84 2 M33x2
11,33 20 1/2-20 UNF 31,04 12 1 5/16-12 UN
11,45 19 1/4 33,84 2 M36x2
12,38 1,5 M14x1,5 34,21 12 1 7/16-12 UN
12,75 18 9/16-18 UNF 36,38 1,5 M38x1,5
14,35 18 5/8-18 UNF 37,87 11,5 1 1/4
14,38 1,5 M16x1,5 38,95 11 1 1/4
14,49 18 3/8 38,99 12 1 5/8-12 UN
14,95 19 3/8 39,84 2 M42x2
15,75 16 11/16-16 UN 40,38 1,5 M42x1,5
16,38 1,5 M18x1,5 40,56 12 1 11/16-12 UN
17,32 16 3/4-16 UNF 42,84 2 M45x2
17,90 14 1/2 43,38 1,5 M45x1,5
18,38 1,5 M20x1,5 43,49 11,5 1 1/2
18,63 14 1/2 44,85 11 1 1/2
18,92 16 13/16-16 UN 45,34 12 1 7/8-12 UN
20,27 14 7/8-14 UNF 45,84 2 M48x2
20,38 1,5 M22x1,5 48,51 12 2-12 UN
22,38 1,5 M24x1,5 49,84 2 M52x2
23,11 12 1-12 UNF 50,38 1,5 M52x1,5
23,21 14 3/4 56,66 11 2
24,12 14 3/4 57,63 11,5 2
24,38 1,5 M26x1,5 61,21 12 2 1/2-12 UN
24,69 12 1 1/16-12 UN 62,84 2 M65x2
24,84 2 M27x2
25,27 16 1 1/16-16 UN

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3.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

3.1.1 HOW TO IDENTIFY THREAD TYPES? G - WITHWORTH PIPE THREAD RP - WITHWORTH PIPE THREAD
1. Determine if the thread is male or female (visual inspection)?
2. Determine if the thread is tapered or straight/parallel (visual ø TPI ø Drill - øB Nut Nut ø TPI ø Drill - øB Nut Nut
inspection)? 30˚ Thread Thread Thread Thread
Thread minor ø minor ø minor ø minor ø
•C  heck: Measure the thread with a calliper at the beginning and the end,
O.D. Min Max Min Max
if it is the same value the thread is straight/parallel.
G 1/16 28 7.723 6.80 6.516 6.843 Rp 1/16 28 7.723 6.55 6.490 6.632
3. Measure the thread diameter (male: major diameter, female: minor diameter).
• The diameter measurement obtained in this step may not be exactly the same as the listed nominal size G 1/8 28 9.728 8.80 8.566 8.848 Rp 1/8 28 9.728 8.60 8.495 8.637
for the given thread. The main reason for this variation is industry or manufacturing tolerances.
4. Determine the thread pitch. G 1/4 19 13.157 11.80 11.445 11.890 Rp 1/4 19 13.157 11.50 11.341 11.549
• Easiest with the use of a pitch gauge. G 3/8 19 16.662 15.25 14.950 15.395 Rp 3/8 19 16.662 15.00 14.846 15.054
5. Identify the end connection.
• Most common angles: 30°, 37° and 45°. G 1/2 14 20.955 19.00 18.631 19.172 Rp 1/2 14 20.955 18.50 18.489 18.773

G 5/8 14 22.911 21.00 20.587 21.128

Thread identification example G 3/4 14 26.441 24.50 24.117 24.658 Rp 3/4 14 29.441 24.00 23.975 24.259
According to the mentioned method:
1. The fitting is visably male. G 7/8 14 30.201 28.25 27.877 28.418
2. The thread is visably straight.
G1 11 33.249 30.75 30.291 30.931 Rp 1 11 33.249 30.25 30.111 30.471
3. The meassured diameter is 26,4 mm (this can be easily converted: inches decimal x 25,4 = mm).
4. Threads per inch (TPI): 14 G 1.1/8 11 37.897 35.50 34.939 35.579
• When you are not sure, you can search the threading table for a matching diameter and find the possible
G 1.1/4 11 41.910 39.50 38.952 39.592 Rp 1.1/4 11 41.910 39.00 38.772 39.132
thread pitches. (For example UNC and UNF have ‘the same diameter’ but the TPI is different 20 or 28).
5. Not applicable. G 1.3/8 11 44.320 42.00 41.365 42.005
Result: G3/4 male thread.
G 1.1/2 11 47.803 45.25 44.845 45.485 Rp 1.1/2 11 47.803 45.00 44.665 45.025

G 1.3/4 11 53.746 51.10 50.788 51.428

3.1.2 WHAT DOES NPTF STAND FOR: FEMALE, FINE OR FUEL?
NPTF stands for National Pipe Taper Fuel. This could be male or female. NPTF is designed to provide a more leak- G2 11 59.614 57.00 56.656 57.296 Rp 2 11 59.614 56.50 56.476 56.836
free seal without the use of teflon tape or other sealant compound. A common mistake is to assume that NPTF G 2.1/4 11 65.710 63.10 62.752 63.392
stands for NPT female or NPT fine. NPT fine does not exist.
G 2.1/2 11 75.184 73.00 72.226 72.866 Rp 2.1/2 11 75.184 72.25 72.083 72.443

3.1.3 WHICH FEMALE THREADS ARE TAPERED/CONICAL? G 2.3/4 11 81.534 79.00 78.576 79.216
Most common used tapered internal threads:
G3 11 87.884 85.50 84.926 85.566 Rp 3 11 87.884 85.00 84.783 85.143
• NPT
• BSPT: Rc G 3.1/2 11 100.330 98.00 97.327 98.012

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN G-THREAD (BSPP) AND R-THREAD (BSPT)? G4 11 113.030 110.50 110.072 110.712 Rp 4 11 113.030 110.00 109.860 110.289
3.1.4 BSPT thread is tapered when we speak about male thread (R), but the female thread can be tapered (Rc) or
parallel (Rp). BSPP thread is parallel, male and female (G).

What is the difference then between female parallel Rp-thread and female parallel G-thread?
G-threads have a parallel shape in accordance with the DIN-EN-ISO 228-1 standard.
Rp-threads have a parallel shape in accordance with the ISO 7-1 and DIN-EN 10226-1 standard.
In the case of a thread of size 1/8”, for example, the threads are specified as G1/8 or R1/8.
Male G-threads (parallel) can only be screwed into female G-threads.
Male R-threads (tapered) can be screwed into female G or R-threads.
The following table shows the internal minimum thread diameter, with the upper deviation.

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The tolerances on the pitch diameter of the internal G-threads correspond to the ‘positive’ 3.1.6 ARE NPT AND BSP PIPE THREADS COMPATIBLE?
deviation of the diameter tolerances in ISO 7-1, with the exception of those for thread sizes 1/16, While NPT threads are common in the United States, BSP threads are widely used in many other countries.
1/8, 1/4 and 3/8, for which slightly higher values are specified. NPT/NPS and BSP threads are not compatible due to the differences in their thread forms, and not just the fact that
most diametrical sizes have a different pitch. NPT/NPS threads have a 60° included angle and have flattened peaks
INTERNAL G-THREAD RP-THREAD and valleys; BSP threads have a 55° included angle and have rounded peaks and valleys.
(Sometimes ½” and ¾” NPT and BSP threads are combined, because they are very close in design, they have the
Designation Number of Pitch Tolerance on pitch diameter Thread size Equivalent diametral same pitch).
of thread threads in tolerance on parallel
25.4 mm Internal thread Internal thread internal threads Never try to mate a BSP fitting with an NPT (or NPS) fitting if the pressure holding capability is at all critical.
lower deviation Upper deviation
mm
Pipe Size Pitch (Threads/Inch)
1/16 28 0.907 0 +0.107 1/16 +/-0.071
NPT/NPS BSP
1/8 28 0.907 0 +0.107 1/8 +/-0.071
1/16" 27 ---
1/4 19 1.337 0 +0.125 1/4 +/-0.104 1/8" 27 28
3/8 19 1.337 0 +0.125 3/8 +/-0.104 1/4" 18 19
3/8" 18 19
1/2 14 1.814 0 +0.142 1/2 +/-0.142
1/2" 14 14
5/8 14 1.814 0 +0.142 5/8" --- 14
3/4 14 1.814 0 +0.142 3/4 +/-0.142 3/4" 14 14
1" 11 1/2 11
7/8 14 1.814 0 +0.142

1 11 2.309 0 +0.180 1 +/-0.180 3.1.7 WHAT IS SCREW/NUT GALLING AND HOW CAN IT BE AVOIDED?
Galling occurs when two like metals rub against each other. As the metals heat up from friction, the molecules of
1 1/8 11 2.309 0 +0.180
each bind together, eventually causing failure as the surfaces weld together. The higher the speed and the higher
1 1/4 11 2.309 0 +0.180 1 1/4 +/-0.180 the pressure, the more likely this is to occur. Often different kind of fasteners, such as those made of stainless
steel, aluminium and titanium are most likely to be subject to galling when tightened. Galling can be avoided by
1 1/2 11 2.309 0 +0.180 1 1/2 +/-0.180
good lubrication, by using PTFE tape and by using brass or plastic nuts instead of for example stainless steel nuts.
1 3/4 11 2.309 0 +0.180 Metal-to-metal contacts are appropriate for low duty cycles or when good lubrication can be supplied, otherwise,
stainless steel nuts running on stainless steel screws should be avoided.
2 11 2.309 0 +0.180 2 +/-0.180

3.1.8 WHAT KIND OF SEALING METHOD IS RECOMMENDED WHEN MOUNTING A PA/PVDF FITTING WITH
The combination of an external parallel thread G, tolerance A or B in accordance with DIN-EN-ISO
MALE TAPERED THREAD INTO A METAL COUNTERPART?
This combination of materials is not ideal and therefore not recommended. However, when this combination is
228-1 with an internal parallel thread Rp in accordance with ISO 7-1, needs special consideration.
prescribed, our advice is to use PTFE-tape. There is a possibility that a leaktight connection can be achieved without
When it is necessary to have this combination, the positive or negative tolerance of the internal
PTFE-tape, but there is a greater chance of damaging the thread on the PA/PVDF coupling. Damaged thread
thread in accordance with ISO 7-1 shall be considered in the relevant product standards, where
increases the risk of leaks and after removal the fitting must be replaced.
external parallel thread G are used.

Never try to mate a BSP fitting with an NPT (or NPS) fitting if the pressure holding capability is at all critical.

3.1.5 CAN I USE AN O-RING SEALING WITH NPT THREAD?

Sealing NPT thread with an o-ring is impossible. NPT thread is tapered thread and should screw in only
partway. Therefore, the sealing itself is realized directly on the thread, with PTFE tape or a liquid sealant.

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O-rings Bonded seals

3.1.9 WHAT KIND OF THREAD DOES A JIC-FITTING HAVE?
A JIC-fitting -Joint Industry Council- is a type of flare fitting machined with a 37-degree flare seating surface
and UNF thread. The flare fittings seal with metal to metal contact between the flared nose of the fitting and the
flared tube face in the female connection.

Fitting size (JIC) UNF thread

D02 5/16x24
D03 3/8x24
D04 7/16x20
D05 1/2x20
D06 9/16x18
D07 5/8x18
D08 3/4x16
D10 7/8x14
D12 1 1/16x12
D16 1 5/16x12
D20 1 5/8x12
D24 1 7/8x12 APPENDIX: CONVERSION FACTOR

Length 1 inch = 0,0254 m

1 foot = 0,3048 m
Temperature 1 Fahrenheit = 5/9(°F-32) °C
Force 1 kgf = 9,81 N

3.2 THREAD SEAL TYPES Pressure 1 kgf/cm² = 0,0981•106 Pa

Parallel and tapered threads require different sealing solutions. 1 atm = 0,981 bar
1 lb/in² (psi) = 0,0689 bar
When the female thread and the male thread are both parallel an o-ring or bonded seal is often 1 cal = 4,187 J
used. O-rings are one of the most common seals, because they are inexpensive, easy to make,
1 kWh = 3,6•106 J
reliable and have simple mounting requirements. When the male thread is tapered an o-ring seal
1 kcal/h = 1,163 W
can’t be used, because the thread can only be screwed in only partially. At Teesing we use PTFE
tape or Loctite. Without an additional sealant all tapered threads leak! The sealant reduces the 1 pk = 745,5 W
potential for galling of the threads.

Inches Inches decimal Millimeters

1/16” 0,0625 1,588
1/8” 0,125 3,175
¼” 0,25 6,350
3/8” 0,375 9,525
½” 0,5 12,700
¾” 0,75 19,050
1” 1 25,400
2” 2 50,800

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APPENDIX: OTHER THREADS APPENDIX: OTHER THREADS

Pipe thread Knuckle thread Buttress thread

Rd DIN 405 / DIN 20400 S DIN 513 / DIN 514
NPSC – NPSF – NPSL – NPSM ANSI B1.20.1-1983

Cycle thread Edison thread

Whitworth thread UN (Unified National) thread Fg DIN 79012 E DIN 40400

BSF Fine thread BS 84 UNEF Extra Fine thread ANSI B1.1

W = BSW Coarse thread BS 84 UNR ANSI B1.1
UNS ANSI B1.1

Trapezoidal thread

Tr DIN 103

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