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Which type of Cylindrical or Plain Ring Gage should I use: Steel or Chrome?

by WESTport Corporation
When it comes to cylindrical ring gauges, one important consideration is the material from which they are made. Two common options are steel and chrome. In this blog article, we...
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Which Acme Thread Ring Gage should I use?

by WESTport Corporation
When it comes to measuring the accuracy and quality of Acme threads, ring gauges are an essential tool. Acme threads are a type of trapezoidal thread commonly used in various...
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Cylindrical Taper Ring Gages

by WESTport Corporation
Introduction Cylindrical Taper Ring Gages for a multitude of tapers are available at WESTport. They are available in Jarno tapers, Morse tapers, National Machine tapers, and Brown and Sharp tapers....
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ANPT L-1 Ring Gage - A Quick Overview

by WESTport Corporation
Introduction An ANPT L-1 Ring Gage is a special gage that is used on the external rings of devices or components. This includes plugs, pipes, or other forms of fittings...
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Here's an Overview of the ANPT L-2 Ring Gage

by WESTport Corporation
Introduction ANPT L2 ring gage is the second ring gage that is used for the measurement of the external rings on components like fittings, pipes, plugs, etc. Before this, ANPT...
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An Overview of NPTF L-1 Ring Gages

by WESTport Corporation
Introduction:NPTF L1 ring gages inspect the hand-tight engagement or the functional size of a part in question. This includes the male threads or the nipple that must conform to specific...
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Here's an Overview of Our NPTF L-2 Ring Gages

by WESTport Corporation
Introduction:NPTF L-2 Ring Rages are used in conjunction with NPTF L-1 Rings, where it is used to inspect the wrench engagement threads of a coupling and the taper of the...
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3 Ways Your Thread Gages Can Sustain Damage

by WESTport Corporation
Threaded fasteners play a vital role in the construction of a wide range of products. Without accurate thread sizing, a fastener's ability to provide a secure connection is compromised. Manufacturers...
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