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Thread Plug Gages

3 Tips for Using Your Thread Plug Gauge Accurately

by westportcorp Admin
A thread plug gauge is a very specific tool that allows you to make sure that various components fit together properly. In order for your thread plug gauge to provide...

How Thread Plug Gauges Avoid BNC Connector Installation Mistakes

by westportcorp Admin
A BNC connector is an important addition to a coax cable because they let you hook up to the internet properly. However, an improper installation can be a major problem....

Caring for Your Thread Plug Gages

by westportcorp Admin
If your industry relies on incredibly precise measurements and components that are assembled with mathematical certainty, it's important that you invest in tools that will allow you to achieve those...

What are Thread and Plug Gages Used for?

by westportcorp Admin
If you are interested in engineering and manufacturing, you may have heard of thread and plug gages, but weren't really sure what they were used for. While you may have...

Which Thread Ring Gage is best for my production inspection needs?

by westportcorp Admin
ACME Thread Ring Gages Taperpipe Thread Ring Gages Straight Pipe Thread Ring Thread Ring Gages ANPT Thread Ring Gages Pg Conduit Thread Ring Gages Unified Miniature Screw Thread Ring Gages...

Understanding Thread Gauges - Part 2

by westportcorp Admin
This is the second part of an article on thread gauges. In Part:1 of the article, we covered thread plugs, thread ring and caliper gauges, which are mostly used in...

Understanding Thread Gauges - Part 1

by westportcorp Admin
A person new to the inspection and metrology of threaded parts finds a plethora of gauge types existing in the inspection of screws and nuts. Their terminology and significance can...

5 Ways to Identify a Fittings Thread

by westportcorp Admin
Keeping up with all of the different types of hydraulic systems, fittings, adapters, and sealing methods is no easy feat. Throw thread forms into the mix, and you can find...

Advantages of Thread Plug Gauges

by westportcorp Admin
When you make the decision to operate an industrial assembly line, you're taking on broader responsibility than simply maximizing your own profits. The items you produce will likely be counted...

Charts ANSI-Thread Gage Chart

by westportcorp Admin
Standard Pitch Diameters - Metric Thread Gages

Metric Pitch Diameter Chart for Thread Plug Gages

by westportcorp Admin
  Thread Plug Gages   BASIC THREAD DESIGNATION DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS DIMENSIONS IN INCHES NOMINAL O.D. PITCH MAJOR DIA. PITCH DIA. MINOR DIA. NOMINAL O.D. THREADS PER INCH MAJOR DIA....

Standard Pitch Diameter Chart

by westportcorp Admin
Thread Plug Gages NOMINAL SIZE GO BASIC ALL CLASSES ALL SERIES UNIFIED PITCH DIAMETERS NOT GO X TOL.GO =+NO GO=– XLEADTOL. X ±HALFANGLETOL. CL. 2B CL. 3B #0 - 80...

Pg thread profile chart

by westportcorp Admin
Pg Conduit Thread Plug Gages

Internal ACME Thread General Purpose Size Chart

by westportcorp Admin
The following table defines recommended industry standard sizes for Internal ACME General Purpose Threads per American National Standard ASME/ANSI B1.5. All dimensional data is given in inches. Designation Size Decimal...

External ACME Thread General Purpose Size Chart

by westportcorp Admin
The following table defines recommended industry standard sizes for External ACME General Purpose Threads per American National Standard ASME/ANSI B1.5. There are three classes of General Purpose ACME threads, 2G,...

National Standard Taper Pipe Threads Size NPT Chart

by westportcorp Admin
National Standard Taper Pipe Threads Size NPT Chart - Includes both External and internal Pipe Thread Data. The taper rate for all NPT threads is 1⁄16 (3⁄4 inch per foot)...

Thread Plug Gages

by westportcorp Admin

Fixed Limit Gages (Plugs and Rings) Resources

by westportcorp Admin
WESTport is pleased to provide useful resources for the Fixed Limit Gage industry. Please check back often as we're constantly adding new resources. If there is a particular resource that...

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