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2 Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
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2 Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
to identify threads
2 Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial fittings
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2 Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
to identify threads
2 Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial fittings
2 Explain the various sealing methods used for the
different fittings
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2 Explain the basic thread characteristics necessary
to identify threads
2 Differentiate between and identify various types
of threads used on industrial fittings
2 Explain the various sealing methods used for the
different fittings
2 Identify different types of fittings being used in
the industrial market place
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2 Êhread pitch is the distance between a single
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2 Àarallel threads only
serve the function of
holding in the fitting
2 Sealing is achieved by
some other means, such
as with an O-ring
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2 Êapered threads
serve two functions:
2 For holding in the
fitting
2 Sealing (even though
sealing is usually
assisted with
additional sealant)
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2 Àort Boards
2 Known Êhreads
2 „arkings and Êables
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2 Oaliper
2 Êhread gages
2 Êhread profiles
2 Instruction
booklet
2 Nose angle
indicator
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„IK-1 kit
2 Oaliper
2 Used to measure
outside and inside
diameter in either
inch or metric units
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„IK-1 kit
2 Êhread gages
2 Used to compare
thread form to
determine pitch
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„IK-1 kit
2 Êhread profiles
2 Used to shadow
pipe threads for
determining
nominal size
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„IK-1 kit
2 Nose angle indicator
2 Used to determine
whether nose angle or
seat is 37° or 45°
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„IK-1 kit
2 Instruction booklet
(4303-B1)
2 Oontains specifications
for various thread
forms
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Àort Board
2 Used to determine
male thread size
based on
comparison with
known threads
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Other Known Êhreads

2 Êube nuts or other components where threads can
be used for comparison
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„arkings and Êables

2 In some cases, fittings are marked with a cross
reference for threads
2 Êables can be used to identify threads based on
given characteristics


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1a. Verify if parallel or tapered
2 Visual inspection
 

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1b. Verify if parallel or tapered
2 Oompare with a known parallel


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2 Use thread gages

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2 „easure with caliper or compare with thread
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3b. Determine Size
2 Oompare with Àrofile


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2 Êhreads are called out according to the type of
thread
2 Êhey usually follow a standard pattern and this is
how they may appear on a print


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4. Define thread
2 ½À ½À ÷ - American Àipe Êhread
2 Example: 1/4-18 NÀÊ

2 1/4 = nominal size

2 18 = pitch (threads per inch)
2 NÀÊ or NÀÊF usually specified or NÀÊ/NÀÊF where
it does not matter if it is either one


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4. Define thread
2 Ô½Ô½÷ - Unified (SAE Straight Êhread)
2 Example: 9/16-18 UNF

2 9/16 = actual size

2 18 = pitch (threads per inch)
2 UN or UNF usually specified or UN/UNF where it
does not matter
2 UNF is usually used for thread pitch above 1Œ ÊÀI


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4. Define thread
2 ¦VÀ - British Standard Àipe, Êapered
2 Example: R3/8

2 R signifies tapered
2 3/8 = nominal size
2 Êhe pitch is usually assumed based on known
standard
2 Japanese taper thread would be written as ÀÊ 3/8


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4. Define thread
2 ¦VÀÀ - British Standard Àipe, Àarallel
2 Example: G3/4

2 G signifies parallel
2 3/4 = nominal size
2 Êhe pitch is usually assumed based on known
standard
2 Japanese parallel thread would be written as ÀF 3/8


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2 Example: „ŒŒ 1.5

2 „ signifies metric
2 ŒŒ = actual size in mm
2 1.5 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)


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2 Example: „10 1 keg (or tapered)

2 „ signifies metric
2 10 = actual size in mm
2 1 = pitch (distance between threads in mm)
2 keg is the abbreviation for the German word meaning
tapered and if the thread is tapered, it will be
specified
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2 Female Àort
2 O-ring in chamfer
2 Available with
ƥ UN/UNF (SAE J19Œ6)
ƥ „etric (ISO 6149)
ƥ BSÀÀ (JIS BŒ351)
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2 O-ring in chamfer („ale end)

2 „ost reliable form of
sealing
2 Available in
adjustable fittings
2 ISO 6149 has special
identification
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2 Female Àort
2 Spot face sealing
2 Available with
ƥ „etric (DIN 385Œ-1)
ƥ BSÀÀ (DIN 385Œ-Œ)
2 Wide variety of
interchangeable male
ends
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2 O-ring in groove
2 DIN 385Œ Êype E
2 O-ring not round in cross
section
2 Adjustable not possible
2 Second in pressure holding
capacity
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2 O-ring w/ retaining ring

2 DIN 385Œ Êype G & H
2 Separate metal ring
surrounding o-ring
2 Adjustable fittings are type H
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2 Bonded Seal
2 DIN 385Œ Êype D
2 Elastomer bonded to metal ring
2 Undercut on fitting has taper
angle
2 Adjustable not possible
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2 Hard metal seal

2 DIN 385Œ
2 Êypically used on Banjo fittings
2 Seals by coining surface of port
2 Limited reusability
2 Useful for extreme temperatures
2 Adjustable not possible
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2 Soft „etal Seal

2 DIN 385Œ Êype A
2 Seal material usually copper
2 Adjustable not possible
2 Undercut area has taper angle
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2 Outting Face Seal

2 DIN 385Œ Êype B
2 Sharp edge on fitting coins
spotface for sealing
2 Limited reusability
2 Adjustable not possible
2 Useful for extreme temperatures
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2 Female Àort
2 Êaper threads
2 Available with
ƥ NÀÊ/NÀÊF (SAE 476)
ƥ BSÀÊ (DIN 385Œ-Œ)
ƥ „etric taper (DIN 385Œ-1)
2 Sometimes female port has parallel threads
ƥ Êapered male into female parallel allowed
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2 Êaper threads
2 Sealing initiated by thread
interference
2 Additional sealant usually
required
2 Àrone to fatigue failure
2 Àrone to galling
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Êube/Hose Ends
2 O-ring face seal (flat face seal)
2 37° flare
2 45° flare
2 Œ4° flareless
2 JIS 30° flare and 60° cone
2 BSI (BSÀÀ) 60° cone
2 NÀS„/NÀÊ
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Êube/Hose End
2 O-ring face seal
2 SAE J1453
2 ISO 8434-3
2 UN/UNF Êhread
2 Hose,Inch or metric
tube
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Êube/Hose End
2 37° flare
2 SAE J514
2 ISO 8434-Œ
2 UN/UNF Êhread
2 Hose, Inch or
metric tube
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Êube/Hose End
2 45° flare
2 SAE J51Œ
2 UN/UNF Êhread
2 Hose, Inch tube
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Êube/Hose End
2 Œ4° flareless
2 SAE J514
2 UN/UNF Êhread
2 Hose, Inch Êube
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Êube/Hose End
2 Œ4° flareless
2 DIN Œ353
2 ISO 8434-1
2 „etric Êhread
2 Hose, „etric
Êube
2 3 pressure
series
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Hose End
2 JIS Oone
2 B8363
2 BSÀÀ Êhread
2 60° cone
2 Hose connection
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Hose End
2 JIS Flare
2 B8363
2 BSÀÀ Êhread
2 30° flare
2 Hose connection
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Hose End
2 Komatsu Flare
2 „etric Êhread
2 1.5 mm pitch (all
sizes)
2 30° flare
2 Hose connection
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Hose/Àort End
2 BSÀÀ cone
2 BS B5Œ00
2 BSÀÀ thread
2 60° cone
2 Hose connection
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2 NÀÊF/NÀS„
2 SAE J516
2 NÀÊ/NÀÊF male thread
2 NÀS„ female thread
2 30° chamfer or 60° cone
2 Hose connection


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2 Identify markings
2 „anufacturerƞs logo
2 „aterial code
2 Êube size
2 Àressure series


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2 „easure sleeve ID


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2 Determine Êube Size
2 „easure tube OD


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2 Determine Êube Size
2 „easure fitting throat


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2 „easure opening in back of nut


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2 Undercut area
2 Function (dual vs single)
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2 ISO 16030 Àneumatic BSÀÀ Àort

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2 Elastomeric Seal
2 EO-Œ
2 „achine Êool Builders
2 ISO 6149
2 Ag Equipment „anufacturers
2 Engine „anufacturers
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