{"product_id":"fh-full-hole-thread-gage","title":"FH (Full Hole) Rotary Shouldered Connection Thread Gages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHelpful Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFH - Full Hole - Rotary Shouldered Connection - Thread Plug and Ring Gages are used to measure the thread quality and dimensions of rotary shoulder connections that have the V-040 or V-050 thread forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary shoulder connections\u003c\/strong\u003e are used to join drill pipe, drill collars, and other components of the drill string in oil and gas drilling operations3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gauging practice and thread inspection should conform to the requirements of API Spec 7-2, which specifies the design, manufacture, and inspection of rotary shoulder connections3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thread plug gage is used to check the internal thread of the box connection. The thread ring gage is used to check the external thread of the pin connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thread plug and ring gages should be calibrated periodically using API reference masters, which are traceable to the API master gages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full hole \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westportcorp.com\/pages\/thread-gages\"\u003ethread plug and ring gages\u003c\/a\u003e should be handled with care and stored in a clean, dry, and temperature-controlled environment to prevent damage and corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gages should be cleaned and lubricated before and after each use, using a suitable thread compound that meets the requirements of API Spec 5B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth the thread plug and thread ring gage should be inserted or screwed into the connection with a smooth and steady motion without forcing or jamming which can cause damage to the gages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gages should be checked for wear and damage regularly and replaced as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thread plug and ring gage should be marked with the size, type, and serial number of the connection. In addition, the date of calibration and the name of the manufacturer should be included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any technical questions; our team of engineers has served on many different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westportcorp.com\/pages\/api-gages\"\u003eAPI gaging\u003c\/a\u003e subcommittees with over 100 years of experience. We are here to assist you with any questions or special requirements you may have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can contact us at: \u003cstrong\u003e888-400-4243\u003c\/strong\u003e with any questions or quoting you require or email your prints to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:quote@westportcorp.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:quote@westportcorp.com\"\u003equote@westportcorp.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WESTport Corp.","offers":[{"title":"3 1\/2\" \/ Plug \/ RH","offer_id":43883201003556,"sku":"WPFH-3-1\/2-P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 1\/2\" \/ Ring \/ RH","offer_id":43883201036324,"sku":"WPFH-3-1\/2-R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" \/ Plug \/ RH","offer_id":43883201069092,"sku":"WPFH-4-P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" \/ Ring \/ RH","offer_id":43883201101860,"sku":"WPFH-4-R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/2\" \/ Plug \/ RH","offer_id":43883201134628,"sku":"WPFH-4-1\/2-P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/2\" \/ Plug \/ LH","offer_id":43883201167396,"sku":"WPFH-4-1\/2-P-LH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/2\" \/ Ring \/ RH","offer_id":43883201200164,"sku":"WPFH-4-1\/2-R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/2\" \/ Ring \/ LH","offer_id":43883201232932,"sku":"WPFH-4-1\/2-R-LH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 1\/2\" \/ Plug \/ RH","offer_id":43883201265700,"sku":"WPFH-5-1\/2-P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 1\/2\" \/ Ring \/ RH","offer_id":43883201298468,"sku":"WPFH-5-1\/2-R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 5\/8\" \/ Plug \/ RH","offer_id":43883201331236,"sku":"WPFH-6-5\/8-P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 5\/8\" \/ Ring \/ RH","offer_id":43883201364004,"sku":"WPFH-6-5\/8-R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2546\/6268\/files\/FullHoleRotaryShoulderedConnectionthreadgages.png?v=1780613447","url":"https:\/\/westportcorp.com\/products\/fh-full-hole-thread-gage","provider":"WESTport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}