AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

DryseaI Pipe Threads

(Inch)

ANSI B1.20.3 - 1976

N 82.2-1968)
( R E V I S I O N A N D R E D E S I G N A T I OOF

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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

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T i t l e o f Document: Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch)

Date of Specific Issue Adopted: 18 November 1976

Releasing Industry Group: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Exception:
of FED-STD-H28/8 -
The Federal agencies use of this Standardi s s u b j e c t t o a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n tand
Screw-Thread Standards f o r Federal Services Section 8, Dryseal Pipe Threads.
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 FOREWORD

In 1913 a Committee on the Standardization of Pipe Threads was organized for the purposere- of
editing and expanding the Briggs Standard. The American Gas Association and The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers served as joint sponsors. After six years of work, this committee completed the
revised standard for taper pipe thread which was publishedin the ASME “Transactions” of 1919, and
was approved as an American Standard by the then American Engineering Standards Committee (later
changed to American Standards Association) in December, 1919. It was the first standard to receive this
designation under theASA procedure, and was later republished in pamphlet form.
In the years which followed, the need for a further revision of this American Standard becameevident
as well as the necessity of adding ittothe recent developmentsin pipe threading practice. Accordingly, the
Sectional Committee on the Standardization of Pipe Threads, B2, was organized in 1927 under the joint
sponsorship of the A.G.A. and the ASME.
During the following 15 years, several meetings were held leadingt o approval by the members of the
Sectional Committee, of the April 1941 draft. The revision was approved by the sponsors and ASA and
published as an American Standard in October 1942.
1942 standard, the Committee undertook preparation of a complete
Shortly after publication of the
revision. The text and tables were re-arranged and expanded to include Dryseal pipe threads, and an exten-
sive appendix was added to provide additional data on the application of pipe threads and to record
in
for some of the various applica-
abbreviated form the several special methods which were establishedgaging
tions of pipe threads.
The resulting proposal was designated an American Standardon December 1 1 , 1945. The section
covering Dryseal Pipe Threadsin ASA B2.1-1945 was deleted and developedas a separate standarddesig-
as USAS B2.2-
nated ASA B2.2-1960, Dryseal Pipe Threads. Another updating occurred with republication
1968.
In 1973, Standards Committee B2 was absorbed by American National Standards Institute Standard
Committee B1 and reorganized as subcommittee20. A complete rewrite of theB2.2-1968 document was
undertaken with the product thread data in separate documents from the gaging standards for Dryseal Pipe
to include metric revisions,is as follows:
threads. The system of renumbering,
ANSI B1.20.3-1976 Inch Dryseal Pipe Threads
ANSI B1.20.4-1976 Metric Dryseal Pipe Threads
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ANSI B1.20.5-197 Gaging for Inch Dryseal Pipe Threads

ANSI B1.20.6-197 Gaging for Metric Dryseal Pipe Threads
of the new gaging stan-
Since the product thread documents are being published before completion
dards, the ,gaging datain the B2.2-1968 Standard should be used until superseded by publication of the
new B 1.20.5 and B 1.20.6gaging standards.
ANSI B 1.20.3 and B 1.20.4 were approved by ANSI CommitteeB 1 for publication as official ANSI
Standards and thereupon submitted to the Secretariat and the American National Standards Institute. They
as American National Standardson November 18, 1976.
were approved and formally designated

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 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE 61
Standardization and Unification of Screw Threads

(The followingis the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this standard)

Organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June, 1921

Reorganized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February, 1929

SPONSORS: Society of Automotive Engineers

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

SCOPE: Nomenclature of screw threads; form of threads; diameter and pitches of screws for
various uses; classification of thread fits, tolerances and allowances for threaded parts;
and the gaging of threads. Screw threads for fire hose couplings are not included within
the scope.

T. C . Baumgartner, Chairman
J. B. Levy, Vice-chairman
S . W. Taylor, Secretary

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AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATIONO F AMERICA, INC.
Propulsion Technical Committee
D. H. Secord, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, E. Hartford, Connecticut
National Aerospace Standards Committee
E. L. Wall, McDonell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, Missouri

AIRCRAFT LOCKNUT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Charles Fineran, ESNA Division, American Amerace Corporation, Union, N.J.

AIR INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

Edward Clark, Air Industries Corporation, Garden Grove, California
Alex Butovich, Alternate, Air Industries Corporation, Garden Grove, California

AMERICAN MEASURING TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Dale Dodge, Pennoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, California

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, THE

Edward McHugh, Professor, ClarksonCoUege of Technology, Potsdam,New York

ANTIFRICTION BEARING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

William J. Derner, Bearing Division,FMC Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana

ASSOCIATION O F AMERICAN RAILROADS

Engineering Division
C. C. Herrick, New York Central System,
New York, New York
BELOIT TOOL CORPORATION
Phillip V. Pasrore, Beloit Tool Corpwation, South Beloit, Illinois
J. 0. Heinze, Alternate,Beloit Tool Corporation, South Beloit, Illinois
BENDIX CORPORATION, THE
Dale Story, The Bendix Corporation, South Beloit, Illinois

CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY

0. N. Badgley. Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan

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 COMPUTERS & BUSINESS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
H . G. Atwater /observer), International Rusiness Machine Corporation, Endicott.
New York
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION. INC.
M. E. Steczynski, Steczynski & Associates, Chicago, Illinois
E. A . Olsen, Alternate, Compressed Gas Associate. lnc., New York,
New York
DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER
Eli Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Francis S. Ciccarone, Alternate, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphla. Pennsylvania

FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

C. W. Stockwell (observed,International Harvester Co., Hinsdale. Illinois
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
S. E. Mallen, Ford Motor Company. Dearborn,
Michigan
J. F. Nagy, Alternate, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn.
Michigan
GEOMETRIC TOOL CORPORATION
E. S. Zook, Geometric Tool, New Haven, Connecticut

GREENFIELD TAP& DIE DIVISION O F TRW INC.

D. J. Ernanuelli, Greenfield Tape& Die, A United-Greenfield Divislon
of TRW Inc., Greenfield, Massachusetts
HANSON-WHITNEY COMPANY, THE
S. 1. Kanter, The Hanson-Whitney Company, Hartford, Connecticut

HI-SHEAR CORPORATION
M. M. Schuster, Hi-Shear Corporation, Torrance, California

INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE

T. C. Baumgartner, Chairman, Standard Pressed Steel Company, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
R. 6. Belford, Industrial Fasteners Institute. Cleveland, Ohio
R. M. Harris, Alternate, Bethlehem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
0 . D. Wheeler, Armco Steel Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
R. W. Grower, Bethlehem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
K. E. McCullough, Alternate, Standard Pressed Steel Company, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
J. C. McMurray, Russell,Burdsall & Ward Bolt & Nut Company. Port Chester,New York
JOHNSON GAGE COMPANY, THE
R. S. Chamerda, The JohnsonGage Co., Bloomfield, Connecticut
Stanley Johnson, Alternate, The Johnson Gage Co., Bloomfield, Connecticut

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETYOF THE VALVE& FITTINGS INDUSTRY

J. R. Welshman, Grinnel Corp., Providence, Rhode Island

METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITIJTE

Tap and Die Division
C. G. Erickson, Pratt & Whitney SmallTool Division, Colt Industries, Inc.,W. Hartford, Connecticut
NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER& FIRE CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Frank Hills, ColIigan Fyr-Protexion, Indianapolis, Indiana
Ray Malek, Paul J . Gruneau Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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F. V . Kupchak, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania
J. B. Levy, Vice-Chairman,General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York
R. L . Mancini, Alternate,National Electrical Manufacturers Association, New York, New York

NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Thomas Lenhart, The Cleveland Twist Drill Company, Cleveland, Ohio

REED ROLLED THREAD DIE COMPANY

Joseph f . Dickson, Reed Rolled Thread Die Company, Nolden, Massachusetts

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

C. H. Baker, Jr., Muncie, Indiana
J. E. Long, GM Corporation, GM Technical Center, Warren, Michigan
L. R. Strang, Caterpillar Tractor Company, E. Peoria, Illinois

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 SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS
M . Davidson, Thredco Company, Troy,
Michigan
J. S. Urso, Sepulveda, California
Dale Story,The Bcndix Corporation, South
Beloit. Illinois
SOCKET SCREW PRODUCTS BUREAU
E. J. Heldmann, The Holo-Krome Screw Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut

TELEPHONE GROUP, THE

R. H. Van Horn, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
F. P. Balacek, Alternate, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
L . L. Parrish, Alternate, Western Electric Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

U.S. MACHINE, CAP,WOOD & TAPPING SCREW BUREAU

R. M. Byrne, U.S. Screw Service Bureaus,New York, New York
E. F. Tauscher, Alternate,Pheoll Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois
U S . DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
lrwin Rosen, USA Mobility Equipment Company, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
M. L . Fruechtenicht, Alternate, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
John McAdams, Alternate,U.S. Army Materiel Command, Alexandria, Virginia

Watervliet Arsenal
J. J. Fiscella, Watervliet, New York
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Bureau o f Standards
A . G. Strang, National Bureau of Standards, OpticalPhysics Division, Washington,D.C

U.S. DEPARTMENT O F T H ENAVY

Naval Ship Engineering Center (NSSCI
J. Kelly, Naval Ship Systems Command, Washmgton,
D.C
U.S. DEPARTMENTOF THE AIR FORCE
Edward Sosnowski, Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
F. Hannon, Alternate. Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
R . B . Norwood, Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia

VALLEY BOLT COMPANY

C. 0.Franklm, Marion, Iowa
VAN KEUREN COMPANY
R. W. Lamport, The Van Keuren Company, Watertown, Massachusetts
INDlVlDUAL MEMBERS
S. C. Adamek, (observerl, Pheoll Manufacturing Company, Chicago, lllinois
C. T. Appleton, Jefferson, Massachusetts
W. E. Bour, Santa Monica, California
W. S. Brown, Roanoke, Virginia
J. F. Cramer, Des Moines, Washington
R. B. Donahue, Xerox Corporatlon, Rochester,New York
E. W. Drescher, Bulova Watch Company, Inc., Flushing, New York
1. H. Fullmer (observer), Silver Springs, Maryland
W. E. Hay, The Pipe Machinery Company, Wickliffe, Ohio
A . R. Machell, Jr., Xerox Corporation, Rochester,New York
A . E. Masterson, Watervliet, New York
P. V . Miller (observerl, Santa Maria, California
H. G. Muenchinger, Continental Screw Company,New Bedford, Massachusetts
Frank Tisch, Desert Hot Springs, California
R. P. Trowbridge, GM Technical Center, Warren,Michigan
J. E . Watson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 PERSONNEL OF SUBCOMMITTEE NO.20 O N PIPE T H R E A D S

D. N. Badgley, Chairman, Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan

W. E. Bour, Gardena, California
R . J. Browning, Southern Gage Company, Erin, Tennessee
J. A . Casner, Youngstown Steel Company, Youngstown, Ohio
W. 0.Clinedinst, Consulting Engineer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
M . Davidson, Southfield, Michigan
H . W. €//ison, General Motors Technical Center, Warren, Michigan
L. S. Feldheim, Secretary,The Weatherhead Company, Cleveland, Ohio
J. 0.Heinze, Regal-Beloit Corporation, South Beloit, Illinois
J. S. Hinske, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Tube Fitting Division, Cleveland,
Ohlo
D. F. Hubbard, Long Island Lighting Company, Hicksville,New York
S. 1. Kanrer, The Hanson-Whitney Company, Hartford, Connecticut
W. A. Keaton, Vice Chairman,General Motors Technical Center. Warren, Michigan
W. C. Matlock, Stockham Valves & Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama
R . S. Piofrowski, Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania
P. V . Pastore, Regal-Beloit Corporation, South Beloit,Illinois
W. M. Roll, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois
M . Rose, Southern Gage Company, Erin, Tennessee
R . J. Ross, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Benwood,West Virginia
C. J. Schim, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
J. Shields, Jackes-Evans Manufacturing Company, Jackson, Mississippi
J. Turton, The Bendix Corporation, South Beloit, Illinois
A . G. Strang, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
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 CONTENTS

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Section 1 Product Threads 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................ 1
1.2 Thread Types ............................................... 2
1.3 Thread Designations and Notation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 NPTF Thread Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Designation of Plated Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4.1 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4.1.1 NPTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4.1.2 PTF-SAE SHORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4.1.3 NPSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.1.4 NPSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.2 CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.2.1 NPTFCLASS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.2.2 NPTFCLASS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Assembly Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Thread Form and Tolerance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.7 Basic Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7.1 NPTF Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7.2 PTF-SAE SHORT, External Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7.3 PTF-SAE SHORT, Internal Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.7.4 NPSF Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.7.5 NPSI Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appendix A Letter Symbols and Formulas.................................... 11
A.1 Symbols Designating the Dimensionsof Pipe Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A.2 Formulas for Diameter and Lengthof Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix B Suggested Tap .................
Drill Sizes for Internal Dryseal Pipe Threads 14
Appendix C Special Short, Special Extra Short, Fine, and Special Diameter-Pitch
Combination Dryseal Pipe Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C.1 Dryseal Special Short Taper Pipe Thread, PTF-SPL SHORT ................ 15
C.2 Dryseal Special Extra Short Taper Pipe Thread, PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT ...... 15
C.3 Limitations o f Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C.4 Dryseal Fine Taper Thread Series, F-PTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C.5 Dryseal Special Diameter-Pitch Combination Series, SPL-PTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C.6 Formulas for Diameter and Lengtho f Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C.7 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 1 Recommended Limitationsof Assembly Among the Various Types of Dryseal Threads . . . 5
2 Reference Dimensions for Assembled Engagement of Dryseal Pipe Threads. . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Basic Dinlensions for NPTF Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Basic Dimensions for PTF-SAE SHORT, External Threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Table 5 Basic Dimensions for PTF-SAE SHORT. Internal Threads ....................... 9
6 Dimensional Data for NPSF Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Dimensional Data for NPSI Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A 1 Pipe Thread Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B 1 Suggested Tap Drill Sizes for Internal Dryseal Pipe Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
C 1 Basic Dimensions of Dryseal Fine TaperPipe Thread. F-PTF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
C 2 Basic Dimensions of Dryseal Special TaperPipe Thread. SPL-PTF (For ThinWall
Nominal Size OD Tubing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 1 Extreme Mating Conditions for Dryseal Pipe Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Thread Form and Limits on Root and Crest Tuncation of Product Threads . . . . . . . . . . 6
AI Application of Pipe Thread Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C1 Comparison of Special Dryseal Threads with Standard Length Dryseal Threads . . . . . . . . 17

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 ANSI 81.20.3-1976

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

INCH DRYSEALPIPE THREADS

SECTION I
PRODUCT THREADS

1.1 Introduction duction on the product threads, itis necessary t o use

Dryseal pipe threads are based on the USA (Amer- a system of measuringor a system ofgaging and mea-
ican) pipe thread, however, they differ from the USA suring to determine conformance.
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(American) pipe thread in that they are designed to 1.1.2 Even without truncation gages, the standard
seal pressuretight joints without the necessity of using practice of using two separate thread gages for Dryseal
sealing compounds. To accomplish this some modifi- pipe threads, each with a difference in truncation,
cation of thread form and greater accuracy in manu- length of engagement and point of engagement, pro-
facture is required. The roots of both the external vides a more detailed check of angle, lead and taper
and internal threads are truncated slightly more than deviations than is required for non-dryseal taper pipe
the crests, i.e. roots have wider flats than crests,so threads.
that metal-to-metal contact occurs at the crests and 1.1.3 One method of checking crest truncationis by
roots coincident with or prior to flank contact,see using 6 step plain gages. It should be recognized that
Figure 1. Thus as the threads are assembled. by this method may give misleading results in that the
wrenching, the roots of the threads crush the sharpercrest truncation of the product threadsis always less
crests of the mating threads. This sealing action at (flat narrower) than that indicated by the positionof
both the major and minor diameters tends to preventthe gages, the degree of inconsistency depending on
spiral leakage and makes the joints pressuretight with- the angle, lead and taper deviations present in the
out the necessity of using sealing compounds, providedproduct thread.
that the mating threads are in accordance with stan-
dard specifications and tolerances and are not dam- 1.1.4 Another method employs both crest and root
aged by gallingin assembly. The controlof crest and truncation check gages. The root checkgage is m'ade
root truncation is simplified by the use of properly with a thread form having an included angleof 50
designed threading tools.Also, it is desirable that both degrees and with a smaller gage crest flat than the
external and internal threads have full thread height root flat to be checked. The major diameter of this
for the L 1 length. However, where not functionally gage is controlled in relation to 6 gaging steps in a
objectionable, the use of a compatible lubricant or similar manner to the plain 6 step crest check gage.
sealant may be used to minimize the possibility of Like the crest check gage, the results may be some-
galling. This is desirable in assembling Dryseal pipe what misleading except that in the case of the root
threads in refrigeration and other systems to effect a check gage, the root truncation of the product thread
pressuretight seal.' is always more (flat wider) than is indicated by the
position of the gages.
1.1.1 In order to obtain a pressure tight seal using
Dryseal pipe threads without a sealer, isit necessary 1.1.5 Unless lead, angle and taperof product threads
to hold crest and root truncation of both internal and are very well controlled, use of 6 step crest and root
external threads within the limits specified. Unless check gages will result in product threads with nar-
this is done by use of threading tools with the crest rower crest flats and wider root flats than envisioned
and root truncation controlledso as to assure repro- by the dryseal tolerances. Use of such agaging system
could result in rejection of threads which would ac-
tually conform to the dryseal tolerances specified.
' T h e refrigeration industry has generally accepted the use of
a sealant to obtain an absolute pressuretight joint, when The only completely reliable referee method for deter-
assembling taper pipe threads. mining whether crest and root truncation has been

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held within tolerance is direct measurement of the ex-

ternal thread flats and measurement of these flats on
a cast or section of the internal thread.
1.1.6 This standard covers two classes of NPTF Dry- 1.2 Thread Types
seal pipe threads; Class 1 and Class 2. Theclasses differ External Dryseal pipe threads are tapered only. In-
only in inspection requirements, with Class 1 threads ternal Dryseal pipe threads may be either straight or
exactly those standardized in ANSI B2.2-1968 (in- tapered, as specified. Also, thread lengths may be
spection of root and crest truncation not specified). either “standard” or “short,” depending on the re-
Class 2 threads are identical to Class 1 threads except quirements of the application. The short external
that inspection of root and crest truncation is re- thread is obtained by shortening the standard thread
quired. For Class 2 threads, direct measurement of by one pitch at thesmall end. A short internal taper

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crest and root truncationis the referee method. These thread is obtained by shortening the standard thread
classes do not apply to other than NPTF Dryseal pipe by one pitch at thelarge end. Accordingly, there are
threads. four standard types of Dryseal pipe threads, as
1.1.7 All dimensions in this standard including all follows:
tables are in inches unless otherwise noted. Type 1 - Dryseal USA (American) Standard Taper
Pipe Thread, NPTF
Type 2- Dryseal SAE Short Taper Pipe Thread,
PTE-SAE SHORT
Type 3 - Dryseal USA (American) Standard Fuel
Internal StraightPipe Thread, NPSF
Type 4 - Dryseal USA (American) Standard Inter-
mediate Internal Straight Pipe Thread,
NPSI

NOCLEARANCE MAXIMUM
(BASIC) INTERFERENCE

NO CLEARANCE MAXIMUM
(BASIC) INTERFERENCE

The minimum material condition as shown at theis left established by having the mating crests and roots of equal trun-
cation so as t o assure metal to metal contact at these points coincident with flank contact. This condition
is established at
and no clearance.
the sharpest root and the flattest crest gives
Tolerances at the crests and roots are established in the direction of interference only, therefore the maximum material
condition shown at the rightis established by having the extreme combination of sharpest crests and flattest roots, which
provide the maximum interference.
NOTE: When threaded joints are made up wrenchtight, itis intended that the flanks and the crests and
roots shall be in
contact.
FIG 1 EXTREME MATING CONDITIONSFOR DRYSEAL PIPE THREADS

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1.3 Thread Deskpations and Notation Example of optional designations for internal thread
The above types of Dryseal pipe threads are desig- with 0.0002 inch plating thicknessis:
nated by specitying in sequence the nominal size y8-18 NPTF-1,or
designations, thread series symbol, and class, as 3/~-18 NPTF-1 AFTER PLATING, or
follows: '/8 -18 NPTF-1, L 1 PLUG GAGE LIMITS
'/a -27 NPTF- 1 3 to 4% turns engagement before plating
'/a -27 NPTF-2 2% t o 4% turns engagement after plating
'/8-27 PTF-SAE SHORT
'/8-27 NPSF '/a -1 8 NPTF- 1, L 3 PLUG GAGE LIMITS
'/a -27 NPSI 2% to3% turns beyond actualL 1 gage turns en-
gagement before and after plating.
Each of the letters in the symbols has a definite
significance as follows: 1.4 Applications
N = National (American) Standard 1.4.1 Type
P = Pipe
T = Taper 1.4.1.7 NPTF. This type applies to both external
S = Straight and internal threads and is suitable for pipe joints in
F = Fuel and Oil practically every type of service. Ofall Dryseal pipe
I = Intermediate threads, NPTF external and internal threads mated
are generally concededto be superior for strength and
1.3.1 NPTF Thread Class. Two classes of NPTF
seal since they have the longest length of thread and
threads have been established: Class 1 and Class 2 .
theoretically, interference(sealing) occurs at every en-
Class 1 signifies that specific inspection of root and
gaged thread root and crest.Use of tapered internal
crest truncation is not required, while class 2 signifies threads, such as NPTFor PTF-SAE SHORT in hard
that suchis required.
or brittle materials having thin sectionswill minimize
Since class notation is introduced in this standard the possibility of fracture.
there will undoubtedly be a long period of time be- 1.4.1.2 PTF-SA€ Short. External threads of this
fore users completely adopt the new classification. In type conform in all respects with NPTF threads, ex-
cases where class is not denoted, the thread shall be cept that the thread length has been shortened by
considered Class 1. eliminating one thread from the small (entering) end.
1.3.2 Designation of Plated Threads. The product These threads are designed for applications where
specifications of this standard do not include an allow- clearance is not sufficient for the full thread length of
ance for plating. If plating is desired, it may be neces- NPTF threads or for economy of material, where the
sary to modify the threads since the same final gaging full thread length,is not necessary. PTF-SAE SHORT
requirements must be satisfied for plated and un- external threads are intended for assembly with NPSI
plated parts. This may be emphasized by adding the threads, but may also be assembled with NPTF in-
words AFTER PLATING to the designation. For ternal threads. They are not designed for and at ex-
manufacturing purposes, notes for plated taper pipe treme tolerance limits may not assemble withPTF-
threads may specify thegage limits (turns engagement) SAE SHORT internal NPSF or threads.
before plating followed by the words "BEFORE Internal threadsof this typeconform in all respects
PLATING." These should be followed by the stan- with NPTF threads, except that the thread length has
dard gage limits (turns engagement) after plating and been shortened by eliminating one thread from the
the words "AFTER PLATING." Examples of optional large (entry) end. These threads are designed for thin
designations for an external thread having0.0002 inch materials where thickness is not sufficient for the full
plating thickness are: thread length of NPTF threads or for economy in tap-
3/8-18 NPTF-1, or ping where the full thread length is not necessary.
/'a -1 8 NPTF-I AFTER PLATING,or PTF-SAE SHORT internal threads are primarily in-
tended for assembly with NPTF external threads.
'/a -1 8 NPTF-I , L I RING GAGE LIMITS They are not designed for and at the extreme tolerance
2% to 4% turns engagement before plating limits may not assemble with PTF-SAE SHORT ex-
2% to 4% turns engagement after plating ternal threads.
/a' -1 8 NPTF-I, L 2 RING GAGE LIMITS Pressure-tight joints without the use of lubricant
.2?4 to 3% turns beyond actualL , gage tllrn!: en- or sealer can best be assured where mating corn-
gagement before and after plating. ponents are both threaded with NPTF threads. This

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should be considered before specifying PTF-SAE tapered and can be made as both external and internal
SHORT externalor internal threads. threads. Types 3 and 4 are straight threads and are
1.4.7.3 NPSF. Threads of this type are straight made only as internal threads. When selecting the
(cylindrical) instead of tapered and internal only. combination of external and internal threads to be
They are more economical to produce than tapered mated, Table1 should be used as a guideline. Approxi-
internal threads, but when assembled do not offer as mate values for length of engagement for various as-
strong a guarantee of sealing since root and crest in- semblies are given in Table 2.
terference will not occur forall threads. NPSF threads
are generally used with soft or ductile materials 1.5.2 Another important factor to consider in the
which will tend to adjust at assembly to the taper of design and manufacture of Dryseal pipe threads is the
external threads, but may be used in hard or brittle effect of out-of-roundness whichis possible between
materials where the section is thick. They are primarily the wrench-tight mated parts in final assembly. This
intended f n r b l y with NPTF external threads. will vary depending on the method for producing the
(For other applicationssee Appendix C.) thread in conjunction with the elasticity and/or duc-
7.4.7.4 NPSI. Threads of this type are straight tility of the mating parts and the resultant confor-
(cylindrical) instead of tapered, internal only, and are mance at final assembly.
slightly larger in diameter than NPSF threads but
have the same tolerance and thread length. They are
1.6 Thread Form and Tolerance
more economical to produce than tapered threads
and may be used in hard or brittle materials where Dryseal pipe threads are triangular with truncated
the section is thick or where there is little expansion roots and crests. The angle between the flanks of the
at assembly with external taper threads. As with thread is 60 degrees when measured on an axial plane
NPSF threads, NPSI threads when assembled do not and the line bisecting this angleis perpendicular to
offer as strong a guarantee of sealing as do tapered the in- axis of both the taper and straight threads making
ternal threads. NPSI threads are primarily intended each half angle equal to30 degrees. Thread form and
for assembly with PTF-SAE SHORT external threads,limits on crest and root truncation given are in Figure
but can be used with NPTF external threads. 2. Although the crests and roots of the Dryseal threads
1.4.2 Class
are theoretically flat, they may be rounded providing
their contour is within the limits shownin Figure 2 .
7.4.2.7 NPTF Class 1. Threads made to this class They are truncated parallel to the pitch line on both
are designed to interfere (seal) at root and crest whenproduct and gage threads.
mated, but inspection of crest and root truncation for
acceptance is not required. Consequently, Class 1 There is n o specified tolerance on product pitch
threads are intended for applications where close con- diameter, except for internal straight pipe threads.
trol of toolingis required for conformance of trunca- Basic size of the product threadis defined using the
tion or where sealing is accomplished by means of a basic dimensions covered in paragraph 1.7 and devia-
sealant applied to the threads. tions from basic size not defined by a specific toler-
ance are defined entirely by the gages used for ac-
7.4.2.2 NPTF Class 2. Threads made to thisclass ceptance. In particular, the maximum deviation of
are theoretically identical to those made to Class 1, functional size from basic is plus and minus 1 turn for
howeve: inspection of root and crest truncation is re- NPTF, plus 0 minus 1% turns for PTF-SAE SHORT,
quired. Consequently, where a sealant is not used, plus 0 minus 1% turns for NPSF and plus 1 minus %
there is more assurance of a pressure-tight seal for turns for NPSI of the L I gage. In addition, theL 2 or
Class 2 threads thanfor Class 1 threads. L 3 gage must correlate within plus and minus 34 turns
of the actualL , gage position on each specific taper
1.5 Assembly Limitations threaded part.
1.5.1 As described in par. 1.2, there are four types of Diametral taper of tapered threads is 0.0625 f
standard Dryseal pipe threads. Types 1 and 2 are 0.0050 inch per inch of length.

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Table 1 Dncommended Limitation of Assembly amongthe

Various Types of Dryreal Threads;

External Dryseal thread: For Assembly with Internal Dryseal thread:

Type Table Table
Type Description Description
1 4 NPTF (tapered), 1 4 NPTF (tapered), int thd
ext thd 22,4 6 PTF-SAE SHORT (tapered), int thd
32,5 7 NPSF (straight), int thd
42,5*6 8 NPSI (straight), int thd
z2s3 5 PTF-SAE SHORT (tapered) 4 8 NPSI (straight), int thd
ext thd 1 4 NPTF (tapered), int thd

I An assembly with straight internal pipe threads and taper external pipe threads is frequently more advan-
tageous than an all taper thread assembly, particularly in automotive and other allied industries where
economy and rapid production are major considerations. Dryseal threads are not used in assemblies in
which both componentshave straight pipe threads.
Pressuretight joints without the useof a sealant can best be assured where both components are threaded
with NPTF (full length threads), since theoretically interference (sealing) occurs all threads,
at but there
are two less threads engaged than for NPTF assemblies. When straight internal threads are used, there is in-
terference only at one thread depending on ductility of materials.
PTF-SAE SHORT external threads are primarily intended for assembly with type 4-NPSl internal threads
but can also be used with type I-NPTF internal threads. They are not designed for, and at extreme toler-
ance limits may not assemble with, type 2-PTFSAE SHORT internal threads or type 3-NPSF internal
threads.
'PTF-SAE SHORT internal threads are primarily intended for assembly with type 1-NPTF external
threads. They are not designed for. and at extreme tolerance limits may not assemble with, type 2-PTF-
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S A E SHORT external threads.

'There is no external straight Dryseal thread.
6NPSI internal threads are primarily intended for assembly with type 2-PTF-SAE SHORT external threads
but w i l l also assemble with full length type
1 NPTF external threads.

Table 2 Reference Dimensionsfor Assembled Engagementof Dryseal Pipe Threads

I
Approximate Length of Thread Engagement

t--l--- NPSI
NPTF External Thread Assembled Into f Approximate Lengthof Thread Engagement
PTF-SAE SHORT External Thread Assembled Into

I 1
F'TF-SAE F'TF-SAE
Size NPTF NPSF NPSI NPTF NPSF
SHORT SHORT
Internal Internal lnternal Internal Internal lnternal
Internal lnternal
Thread, Thread, Thread, Thread,
Thread, Thread, Thread, Thread,
I L, + 3p 1 L, +2.5~ L , +2P L, + 1 . 5 ~ L, + 2P L, + 1 . 5 ~ L, + 1P L , + 0.5p
1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

%
'116

',fa

y8
- 27
- 27
- 18

- 18
1 ::2;I 0.27 0.25

0.4 1
0.25
0.37
0.38
0.23
0.23
0.34
0.35
0.22
0.22
0.31
0.32
0.23
0.23
0.34
0.35
0.22
0.22
0.31
0.32
0.20
0.20
0.28
0.29
0.1 8
0.18
0.26
0.27

Yl -- 14 05 3 0.50 0.46 0.43 0.46 0.43 0.39 0.36

% - 14 0.55 0.52 0.48 0.45 0.48 0.45 0.4 1 0.37
1 - 11% 0.62 0.66 0.57 0.53 0.57 0.53 0.49 0.44
1% - 11% 0.68 0.64 0.59 0.55 0.59 0.55 0.51 0.46

1% -- 11% 0.64 0.68 0.59 0.55 0.5Y 0.55 0.5 1 0.46

2 - 11% 0.70 0.65 0.61 0.57 0.61 0.57 0.52 0.48
2% - 8 1.06 0.99 0.93 0.87 0.93 0.87 0.81 0.74
- I l.14
1.08 1.02 0.95 1.02 0.95 0.89 0.83

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1.7.1 NPTF Threads
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Table 3 Basic Dimensions for NPTF Threads
--
4 PD at PD at PD at PD a t
Length o
Small Large Large Small
Pitch Lkd o f End of End of I h d of Interna
Size Int Ext Int I,'ull
(P) Ext.
Thread
Thread Thread Thread Thread
(E,) (E, (L, + L ,
) (1,:1) (I3 )
(V f 1 P + %P) I I '
I
~ ~ ~ ~

Inch Inch Inch

~

Inch Inch Inch Inch Thd

- Thd Inch Thd Inch Inch Thd
- Inch T
~ ~
-
'116 - 27 0.03704 0.27 I I8 0.28 I 18 0.28750 0.2642 ). 16004.32 0.261 I 7.05 0.1 139 3.075 0.3750 0.1011 2.73 0.27 I I 7
'I8 - 27 0.03704 0.36351 0.37360 0.38000 0.3566 1.1615 4.36 0.2639 7.12 0.1112 3.072 0.3750 0.1024 2.76 0.2726 7
% - 18 0.05556 0.47739 0.49163 0.M250 0.4670 ).2278 4.10 0.4018 7.23 0.1607 2.892 0.5625 0.1 740 3.13 0.3945 7
'1, .- 18 0.05556 0.61201 0.62701 0.63750 0.6016 ).2400 4.32 0.4078 7.34 0. I547 2.791 0.5625 0.1678 3.02 0.4067 7

Ya- 14 0.07143 0.75843 0.77843 0.79 I79 0.745 1 ).3200 4.48 0.5337 7.47 0.2163 3.028 0.7500 0.2137 2.99 0.5343 7
% - 14 0.07143 0.96768 0.98887 ).3390 4.75
0.9543 1.00179 D.5457 7.64 0.2043 2.860 0.7500 0.2067 2.89 0.5533 7
I -11% 0.08696 1.21363 1.23863 1.4000 4.60
1.1973 1.25630 3.6828 7.85 0.2547 2.929 0.9375 0.2828 3.25 0.6609 7
I % - 11% 0.08696 1.55713 1.58338 1.60130 1.5408 ).4200 4.83 D.7068 8. I3 0.2620 3.013 0.9688 0.2868 3.30 0.6809 7

I % -11% 0.08696 1.79609 1.82234 1.84130 1.7798 ).4200 4.83 D.7235 8.32 0.2765 3.180 1.0000 0.3035 3.49 0.6809 7
2 -11% 0.08696 2.26902 2.29627 2.31630 2.2527 ).4360 5.01 D.7565 8.70 0.2747 3.159 1.0312 0.3205 3.69 0.6969 8
2% - 8 0. I2500 2.71953 2.76216 2.79062 2.6961 ).6820 5.46 1.1375 9.10 0.3781 3.025 1.5156 0.4555 3.64 1.0570 8
3 - 8 0.1 2500 3.34062 3.38850 3.41562 3.3172 ).7660 6.13 1.2000 9.60 0.3781 3.025 1.5781 0.4340 3.47 1.1410 9
- -- - -
- -
a External thread tabulated full thread lengths include chamfers
not exceeding one pitch (thread) length
b Internal thread tabulated full thread lengths not
do include countersink beyond the intersectiono f the pitch line and the chamfer cone (gagi

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1.7.2 PTF-SAE SHORT, ExternalThreads

HAND ENGAGEMENT ( L SHORT) + 4 p

+ ONE TURN FULL THREAD
_‘ AT MAX INT THD P D

AT MIN EXT T HD PD - Lz SHORT t I ONE TURN

FULL THREAD
--
I- -
-1
DIE CHAMFER AND
SHOULDERCLEARANCE

*
--
----T-- PD at
Vanish Thds Length of
Internal
End of Hand Length of Full Full
Pitch Ext Engagement Thread PI us Length Draw
Size (PI Thread (L, Short) (L, Short)a
Thread
(L Short
E, Short :4p)b
I (V + 1P+ %p) - -
Inch Inch Inch Thd Inch Thd Inch Thd Inch Thd
- Inch -
Thd

‘116 - 27
0.03704 0.27349 0.1600 4.32 0.1230 3.32 0.2241 6.05 0.0926 2.50 0.3167 0.1011 2.73 0.271 1 7.32
‘I8 - 27 0.03704 0.36582 0.1615 4.36 0.1244 3.36 0.2268 6.1 2 0.0926 2.50 0.3194 0.1024 2.76 0.2726 7.36
?4 - 18 0.05556 0.48086 0.2278 4.10 0.1722 3.10 0.3462 6.23 0.1 389 2.50 0.4851 0.1740 3.13 0.3945 7.10
’/8 - 18 0.05556 0.61548 0.2400 4.32 0.1844 3.32 0.3522 6.34 0.1389 2.50 0.4911 0.1678 3.02 0.4067 7.32

Ya - 14 0.07143 0.76289 0.3200 4.48 0.2486 3.48 0.4623 6.47 0.1786 2.50 0.6409 0.2137 2.99 0.5343 7.48
34 - 14 0.07143 3.97214 3.3390 4.75 0.2676 3.75 0.4743 6.64 D. 1786 2.50 0.6528 0.2067 2.89 0.5533 7.75
1 - 11% 0.08696 1.21906 3.4000 4.60 0.3 130 3.60 0.5958 6.85 3.2 174 2.50 0.8132 0.2828 3.25 0.6609 7.60
1% - 11% 0.08696 1.56256 1.4200 4.83 0.3330 3.83 0.6198 7.13 3.2174 2.50 0.8372 0.2868 3.30 0.6809 7.83

1% - 11% 0.08696 1.80152 3.4200 4.83 0.3330 3.83 0.6365 7.32 3.2 174 2.50 0.8539 0.3035 3.49 0.6809 733
2 - 11% 0.08696 2.27445 3.4360 5.01 0.3490 4.01 0.6695 7.70 9.2 174 2.50 0.8869 0.3205 3.69 0.6969 8.01
2% - 8 0.12500 2.72734 3.6820 5.46 0.5570 4.46 1.0125 8.10 0.3125 2.50 1.3250 0.4555 3.64 1.OS70 8.46
1.1410 9.1 I
3 - 8 0.12500 3.34844 3.7660 6.13 0.6410 5.13 1.0750 8.60 0.3 125 2.50 1.3875 0.4340
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INCH DRYSEALPIPE THREADS ANSI 81.20.3-1976

1.7.3 PTF-SAE SHORT, Internal Threads

ATMAX INT THD P D

E3 EO ( El
SHORT )
( S E E TABLE 3 1

Table 5 Basic Dimensions for P T F S A E Short, Internal Threads

,
PD at End of Length of Internal Hole Depth
Pitch Hand Engagement
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Int Thread (L,) Full Thread For SAE

Size ( P) (L, Short)
(E, Short) (L, Short + L,)a Short Tap
inch Inch Inch Thd Inch Thd inch Thd Inch
‘I16 - 27 0.03104 0.27887 0.1600 4.32 0.1230 3.32 0.2341 6.32 0.4564
‘18 - 27 0.03704 0.31129 0.1615 4.36 0.1244 3.36 0.2356 6.36 0.4518
‘A - 18 0.05556 0.48815 0.2278 4.10 0.1722 3.10 0.3389 6.10 0.6122
- 18 0.05556 0.62354 4.32 0.2400
0.1844 3.32 0.3511 6.32 0.6844

% 14 - 0.07143 0.11391 0.3200 4.48 0.2486 3.48 0.4629 6.48 0.8915

?4 14 - 0.07143 0.98441 0.3390 4.15 0.2616 3.15 0.4819 6.15 0.9105
1 -11% 0.08696 1.23320 4.60 0.4000
0.3130 3.60 0.5139 6.60 1.0956
1% - 11% 0.08696 1.57795 0.4200 4.83 0.3330 3.83 0.5939 6.83 1.1156

1% - 11% 0.08696 1.81691 0.4200 4.83 0.3330 3.83 0.5939 6.83 1.1156
2 - IlYZ 0.08696 2.29084 0.4360 5.01 0.3490 4.01 0.6099 7.01 1.1316
2% - 8 0.12500 2.15435 0.6820 5.46 0.5570 4.46 0.9320 1.46 1.6820
3 - 8 0.12500 3.38069 0.1660 6.13 0.6410 5.13 1.0160 8.13 1.7660

d o n o tinclude countersink beyond the intersectionof the pitch lineand the

a Internal thread tabulated full thread lengths
chamfer cone (gaging reference point).

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INCH DRYSEALPIPE THREADS ANSI 81.20.3-1976

1.7.4 NPSF Threads

Table 6 Dimensional Data <or NPSF Threads

Pitch Diametera Minor Diameterb Desired Minimum I:ull Thread Length'

Size
Mind 1 Maxe Inch Min 1 Thd

0.2768 0.2803 0.2482 0.31 8.44

0.3692 0.3727 0.3406 0.31 8.44
0.4852 0.4904 0.4422 0.47 8.44
0.6205 0.6257 0.5776 0.50 9.00

0.7700 0.7767 0.71 33

0.9805 0.9872 0.9238
1.2284 1.2365 1.1600

a g g a g e larger than the values given todue

T h e p i t c h d i a m e t e r o f t h e t a p p e d h o l e a s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e t a p e r pisl uslightly
t he ga ge ha ving to e nte r a pproxim a tel '1.yt u r n to engage first full thread.
b As the Dryseal American Standard pipe thread form is m a i n t a i n e d , t h e m a j o r a n d m i n o r d i a m e t e r os f the internal
t hr ead va ry with the pitc h dia m e te r.
c e c tthe
i nt er na l thre a d ta bula te d full thre a d l e n g t h s d o n o t i n c l u d e c o u n t e r s i n k b e y o n d t h e i n t e r sof i o n pitch lint and
the chamfer cone (gaging reference point).
d M i ni m um pitc h dia m e teis r t h e m a x i m u m p i t c h d i a m e t e r r e d u c e d 1 b%yturns.
e M axim um pitc h dia m e te ris the s a m e as t h eE , pitch diameter at large endof internal thread (Table3) minus (small)
'I8t hre a d ta pe r.

1.7.5 NPSl Threads

Table 7 Dimensional Data forNPSl Threads

Size
Pitch Diametcr" I Minor Diameter' Desired Mmimuln I'ull Thre;ld Length'
Mind Ila*t! Min Inch 'rhd

'Il6- 27 0.2791 0.2826 0.2505 0.31 3.44

If8- 21 0.3715 0.3429 0.3750 0.3 1 8.44
'h - 18 0.4886 0.4457 0.4938 0.47 8.44
'18 - 18 0.6240 0.6292 0.581 1 0.50 . 9.00

% - 14 0.7745 0.7180 0.?812 0.66 9.19

% - 14 0.9850 0.99 17 0.9283 0.66 9.19
1 - 11% 1.2420 1.2338 1.1655 8.98 0.78

F o o t n o t e s a , cb ,a n d d a s s hown unde r T ab lhe apply alsoto Table 7.

e M axim um pitc h dia m e te ris t h e s a m e as t h e F 1 pitch diameter at large end
of internal thread (Table3 ) plus (large)
t hr ead ta pe r.

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 APPENDIX A

LETTER SYMBOLS AND FORMULAS

A.l Symbols Designating the Dimensions of Pipe Basic pitch diameter of thread a t large end of NPTF
Thread Elements internal thread.
E l = Eo + (0.06251. Basic)
Standard letter symbols to designate the dimen-
sions of pipe threads are given in Table A 1 . The ap- Basic pitch diameter of thread a t large end of PTF-
plication of pipe thread symbolsis illustrated in Figure SAE Short internal thread.
Al. E l Short = Eo Short + (0.0625L1 Short)
Basic length of NPTF external full and effective length
thread.
A.2 Formulas for Diameter and Length of Thread L2 = (0.80 + 6.8) p
Basic diameter and length of thread for different Basic length of PTF-SAE Short external full and ef-
sizes given in Tables 3, 4 , and 5, are based on the fol- fective length thread.
lowing formulas: L2 Short = (0.80 + 5.8) p
Basic pitch diameter of thread a t small end of NPTF Basic length of NPTF internal full and effective length
external thread. thread = L , Basic + L s
Eo = D - (O.O5D+ 1 . 1 ) ~
Basic length of PTF-SAE Short internal full and ef-
Basic pitch diameter of thread at small end of PTF- fective length thread = L1 Short + L 3
SAE Short external thread. where D = outside diameterof pipe
Eo Short = D - (0.05D+ 1.037) p p = pitch ofthread
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 APPENDIX A
Table A1 Pipe-thread Symbols (See Fig A1 1

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SYMBOLS I DIMENSIONS I REMARKS

D ........... Outside diameter of pipe. . ......

d ........... Inside diameter of pipe. . . ......
t. ........... WaU thickness of pipe . . . ......

DX .......... Major diameter ............. Subscript x denotes plane containing the diameter. For axial
E,........... Pitch diameter. ............. positions of planes see below.
K, . . . . . . . . . . Minor diameter ............. Subscripts s, or n designating external and internal threads,
respectively, may also be used if necessary.
L,. .......... Length of thread from plane of pipe For axial position of plane containing bosicdiameter. see
end to plane containing basic below.
diameter DX.E,, or K,.
v ........... Length of vanish cone (washout)
threads. DEFINITIONS OF PLANES DENOTED
BY SUBSCRIPTx
p (beta). ....... Half apex angle of pitch cone of taper
thread.
y (gamma) ...... Angle of chamfer at endof pi& mea- x =0 ......... Plane of pipe end.
sured from a plane normal to the x =1 ......... Plane of handtight engagement or
axis. plane at mouth of coupling (ex-
A ........... Handtight standoff of face of coupling cluding recess, if present). On
from plane containingvanish point British pipe threads this is desig-
o n pipe. nated the “gauge plane” and the
M ........... Length from plane of handtight en- major diameter in this plane is
gagement to the face of coupling designated the “gauge diameter.”
on internallythreaded member. x =2 ......... Plane at which vanish threads on pipe
s ........... Distance of gaging step of plug gage commence.
from face of ring gage for hand- x=3 ......... Plane in coupling reached by end of
tight engagement. Standoff. pipe in wrenched condition.
L” . . . . . . Length from center line of coupling, ( L 3 is measured from plane con-
face of flange, or bottom of in- taining pipe end in position of
ternal thread chamber to face of handtight engagement.)
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fitting. x =4 ......... Plane containing vanish point of

b ........... Width of bearing face on coupling. thread on pipe.
T (tau) . . . . . . . . Angle of chamfer at bottom of recess x =5 ......... Plane at which major diameter cone of
or counterbore measured from the thread intersects outside diameter
axis. of pipe.
c (epsilon) ...... Half apex angle of vanish cone.
J. ........... Length from center Line of coupling, J
face of flange, or bottom of in-
ternal thread chamber to end of
pipe wrenched engagement.
L, . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Length of straight full thread (see
Table 1).
(2) Length from plane of handtight
engagement to small end of full
internal taper thread.
Q ........... Diameter of recess or counterbore in
fitting.
q ........... Depth of recess o r counterbore in fit-
t’pg.
w........... Outside diameter of coupling or hub
of fitting.

Note: Additional special subscripts are as follows: Plane x = 6 is the plane of the pipe end for railing joints. Plane x = 7 is the
plane of the API gage point at a specified length from the plane of vanish point. Plane x = 8 is the plane of the large end
of ‘he ‘‘Le thread ring gage” for the National Gas Taper (compressed-gas cylinder valve inlet connection) thread. Plane
x = 9 is the plane of the small e n d of t h e “ L , thread plug gage” for the National Gas Taper (compressed-gas cylinder
inlet) thread.

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 w ( ~
I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ )
CENTERLINE OF CONNECTION, FACE OF
FLANGE,OR BOTTOM OF THREAD CHAMBER

x - 3 PLANE OF THE END OF THE PIPE

AT WRENCH TIGHT ENGAGEMENT

x=o REFERENCE PLANE ZERO

- FjTTING (INTERNAL THREAD)

x 2 1 PLANE OF HANDTIGHT ENGAGEMENT

x.5

x- 2 PLANE OF EFFECTIVE THREAD LENGTH

X - 4 PLANE OF VANISH POINT

PIPE ( E X T E R N A L T H R E A D )

P L A N E OF VANISH

FIG A1 APPLICATION OF PIPE THREAD SYMBOLS

(SeeTable A l l

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 APPENDIX B

SUGGESTED TAP DRILLSIZES FOR INTERNAL DRYSEALPIPE THREADS

The drill diameters given in Table B1 are for taper Taper pipe threads of improved quality are ob-
and straight internal pipe threads and will usually tained when the holes are taper reamed after drilling
permit the tapping of acceptable threads in free- and before tapping. Standard taper pipe reamers are
machining brass or steel provided the drill is correctly used and, as in drilling, the actualsize of the hole de-
sharpened. When hard metals or other similar materials pends upon the material and is best determined by
are to be drilled and tapped, it may be necessary to trial.
use a drill of slightly larger diameter whereas some soft
materials may require a smaller size.

COL 3 COL 2
DIA DlA
B1

r
Table Suggested T a p Drill Sizes For Internal Dryseal Pipe Threads

T Drill
Without Reamer T Drill For Use
With Reamer t Minor
Straight Pipe Thread

C
d
rheoreti-
Size
b Diameter Suggested
d cal Drill
cut rheoreti- Drill Size
Suggested Suggested Size
cal Drill
Drill Size
Size NPSF NPSi
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

‘116- 27 0.0038 0.2443 0.2374 0.2405 “C” (0.242) 0.2336 “A” (0.234) 0.2482 0.2505 0.2444 “D” (0.246)
’I8 - 27 0.0044 0.3367 0.3298 0.3323 “Q” (0.332) 0.3254 (0.328) 0.3406 0.3429 0.3362 “R” (0.339)
% - 18 0.4362 0.0047
0.4258 0.4315 Yl6 (0.438) 0.42 1 1 2’/64 (0.422) 0.4422 0.4457 0.4375 ’116 (0.438)
318 - 18 0.5708 0.0049
0.5604 0.5659 ‘Il6 (0.56.2) 0.5555 ’Il6 (0.563) 0.5776 0.581 1 0.5727 (0.578)

0.005 1 % - 14 0.7034 0.6901 0.6983 45/64 (0.703) 0.6850 1’/16 (0.688) 0.7 133 0.7 180 0.7082 45/64 (0.703)
0.0060 % - 14 0.9 127 0.8993 0.9067 (0.906) 0.8933 57/64 (0.891) 0.9238 0.9283 0.9 178 (0.922)
1 - 11% 0.0080 1.1470 1.1307 1.1390 l%, (1.141) 1.1227 1’18 (1.125) 1.1600 1.1655 1.1520 1’/3, (1.156)
1% - 1 1 % 0.0100 1.4905 1.4742 1.4805 1 (1.484) 1.4642 1‘ 5 / 3 1 (1.469)

1% - llY2 0.0120 1.7295 1.7132 1.7175 l’%’ (1.719) 1.7012 14764 (1.703)
2 - 11% 0.0160 2.2024 2.1861 2.1864 23/16 (2.188) 2.1701 211/e4 (2.172)
2% - 8 0.0180 2.6234 2.6000 2.6054 239/64 (2.609) 2.5820 Z3’/,54 (2.578)
3 - 8 0.0200 3.2445 3.2211 3.2245 3”le4 (3.234) 3.201 1 313/64 (3.203)

a Column 4 values equal column 2 values minus column1 values.

b Column 6 values equal column 3 values minus column1 values.
c Column 10 values equal column 8 values minus column 1 values.
d Some drill sizes listed may not be standard drills,
and in some cases, standard metricdrill sizes may be closer to the theoreticaldrill size
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 APPENDIX C

SPECIAL SHORT, SPECIALEXTRA SHORT, FINE, ANDSPECIAL

DIAMETER-PITCH COMBINATION DRYSEAL PIPE THREADS

The SAE Dryseal pipe thread series are based on ternal thread length and taper cannot be used. Toler-
thread length. Full thread lengths and clearance for ance must be altered and co-ordinatedas described in
Dryseal Standard and SAE SHORT series are shown paragraph C.3. The designationof this series threadis
in Tables 3, 4, 5 , 6, and 7 of the standard, and the as follows:
differences between them are described in the text '/a -27 PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT
under the series headings. These full thread lengths
and clearances should be usedin design applications
wherever possible. C.3 Limitations of Assembly
Design limitations, economy of material, perma- Standard combinations and applications of var-
the
nent installation or other limiting conditions may notious series Dryseal pipe threads aregiven in the pre-
permit the use of either of the full thread lengths andceding thread descriptions. However, where special
shoulder lengths in the preceding tables for the above combinations are used, additional considerations as
thread series. To meet these conditions two special outlined below must be observed. These should be
thread series have been established as shown in Fig. designated with the suffix "SPL" and gaging toler-
C1 and the deviations from standard practice are de- ance should be specified.
scribed below. -FTF
.~ SAE SHORT
INTERNAL
PTF SPL SHORT
MAY * NPSF INTERNAL
C.l Dryseal Special Short Taper Pipe Thread, PTF- EXTERNAL ASSEMBLE PTF SPL SHORT
SPL SHORT PTF SPL EXTRA
WITH INTERNAL
SHORT EXTERNAL
Threads of this series conform in
all respects to the PTF SPL EXTRA
SHORT INTERNAL
PTF-SAE SHORT threads except that the full thread
length has been further shorteqed by eliminating onePTF SPL SHORT MAY *
thread at the large end of external threads or elimi- INTERNAL ASSEMBLE PTF SAE SHORT
WITH
nating one thread at thesmall end of internal threads. PTF SPL EXTRA
SHORT INTERNAL
EXTERNAL

Gaging is the Same as for PTF-SAE except 'Only when the external thread or the internal thread or
the LZ ring thread gage for external thread length and both are held closer than the standard tolerance, the ex-
taper or the L , plug thread gage for internal thread ternal toward the minimum and the internal toward the
l e n g t h and taper cannot be used, Tolerance must be maximum pitch diameter to provide a minimum of one
turn hand engagement. At extreme tolerance limits the
altered and coordinatedas described in paragraphC.3. shortened full thread lengths reduce hand engagement and
The designation of this series threadis as follows: threads may not start to assemble.
PTF SPL SHORT
78 -27 PTF-SPL SHORT EXTERNAL MAY ** NPTF or NPSI
PTF SPL EXTRA ASSEMBLE INTERNAL
c.2 Dryseal Special Extra Short Taper Pipe Thread. SHORT EXTERNAL WITH
PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT
PTF SPL SHORT MAY **
Threads of this series conformin all respects to the INTERNAL ASSEMBLE NPTF EXTERNAL
PTF-SAE SHORT threads except that the full thread~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I , " ~ ~ , " ,WITH " A L
length has been further shortened by eliminating two
threads at the large end of external threadsor elim;- **Only when the internal thread or the external thread or
both are held closer than the standard tolerance, the in-
nating two threads at the small end of internal terna~toward the minimum and the external toward the
threads. Gaging is the Same as for PTF-SAE SHORT maximum pitch diameter to provide a minimum of two
except the - L ~ -ring thread gage for external thread turns for wrench make-up and sealing. At extreme toler-
ance limits the shortenedfull thread lengths reduce wrench
length and taper or the L 3 plug thread gage for in- make-up and threads may not seal.

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 C.4 Dryreal Fine Taper Thread
Series, F-PTF Basic pitch diameter at small end of external thread:
Eo = D -(O.O5D -t 1 . 1 ) ~
The need for finer pitches for nominal pipe sizes
has brought into use applicationsof 27 threads per Basic pitch diameter atlarge end of internal thread:
inch to '/,,
and % pipe sizes. There may be other E1=Eo+O.O625L1 = D - O . O 6 2 5 p
needs which require finer pitches for larger pipe sizes.Basic pitch diameter atlarge end of external thread:
It is recommended that the existing threads per inch E2 = E o + 0.0625 L 1 = D - 0.675 p
be applied to next size larger pipe size for a fine
thread series such as are showrl in Table C1, This Basic pitch diameter at small end of internal thread:
series applies to external and internal threads offull El = Eo - 0.0625 L3 = D - (0.05 D + 1.2875) p
length and is suitable for applications where threads Basic length of thread for hand engagement:
finer than NPTF are required. L = (0.8 D + 3.8) p
Basic length of full and effective thread:
C.5 Dryseal Special Diameter-Pitch Combination
Series, SPL-PTF
Lz = (0.8 D -t 6.8) p
Basic length of internal thread from end of hand en-
Other applications of diameter-pitch combinations
gagement, E o , t o small end of internal thread, E3:
have also come into use where taper pipe threads are
L3 = 3 p
applied to nominal size thin wall tubing such as are
shown in Table C2. This series applies to external and Tolerance shall be equalto plus or minus the taper
is applicable to thin of one thread on the diameter.
internal threads of full length and
wall nominal outside diameter tubing. The number of
threads is uniform at27 per inch,
-..

C.6 Formulas for Diameter and Length of Thread C.7 Designations

Basic diameter and length of thread for sizes of The designation for a fine thread series pipe thread
Dryseal Fine Taper Pipe Thread, F-PTF, and Dryseal should include letter F and omit letter
N , for example:
Special Taper Pipe Thread, SPL-PTF,given in Tables 5-27 F-PTF. The designation for a special thread
C1 and C2 are based on the following formulas: series pipe thread should include abbreviation SPL,
D = outside diameter of pipe
or tubing for special and omit letter
N. Also, the outside diameter
p = pitch of thread of tubing should be gven, for example:
Diametral taper= 0.0625 inch per inch of length M-27 SPL-PTF, OD 0.500,

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DRYSEAL USA (4MERICAN)

STANDARD UTERNAL TAPER PIPE
THREAD, DESIGNATED AS:
NPTF t DRYSEAL SPECIAL SHORT
EXTERNAL TAPER PIPE
THREAD. DESIGNATED AS:
PTF-SPL SHORT

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DRYSEAL USA (AMERICAN) DRYSEAL SPECIAL SHORT

STANDARD INTERNAL TAPER PIPE INTERNAL TAPER PIPE
THREAD, DESIGNATED AS: - THREAD, DESIGNATED AS:
NPTF PTF-SPL SHORT
I

i
I

I
ONE THREAD ONE THREAD

DRYSEAL SA€ SHORT DAYSEAL S P K l A L EXTRA SHORT

EXTERNAL TAPER PIPE EXTERNAL TAPER PIPE
THREAD, DESIGNATED AS: THREAD, DESIGNATED AS:
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PTF-SA€ SHOFT PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT

ONE THREAD -ONE THREAD

! 2

DRYSUL SA€ SHORT DRYSEAL SPECIAL EXTRA SHORT

INTERNAL TAPER PIPE INTERNAL TAPER PIPE
THREAD, DESIGNATED M: THREAD, DESIGNATED AS:
PTF-SA€ SHORT PTF-SPL EXTRA SHORT

I
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F I G C1 COMPARISON OF SPECIAL LENGTH DRYSEAL THREADS WITH STANDARD

LENGTH DRYSEAL THREADS

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Table C1 Basic Dimensions of Dryseal Fine Taper Pipe Thread, F-PTF

Vanish Thds
PD a t PD a t PD at PD at
Length V Plus Full
Small Large Large Small
Hand of Full Thd To1
Pitch End End End End Length
Size ofExt Engagement Threadak' Plus
(p) ofInt ofExt ofInt (L, +
(L,) i n t (L, + L , ) Shoulder

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Thread Thread Thread Thread
& Ext (L, ) Clearance
(E,) (E, ) (E,) (E,) (V + Ip + %p:
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Thd Inch Thd
Thd
% - 27 0.03704 0.49826 0.50807 0.51501 0.49132 0.157 4.23 7.23 0.268
0.1296 3.5
- 27
'18 0.63301 0.03704 0.65001 0.64307
0.62607 4.34 0.161
0.272 7.34 0.1296 3.5
% - 18 0.77655 0.05556
0.79205 0.80249 0.76613 4.47 0.248
0.415 7.47 0.1944 3.5
% - 18 0.05556 0.98597 0.97555 1.01247
0.258 1.002100.424 4.64 0.1944 7.64
3.5

1 -- 14 1.23173 0.07143
1.25342 1.26679 1.21834 0.347 0.561 4.85 0.2500 7.85
3.5
1% - 14 0.07143 1.59837 1.57550
1.61181 1.56211 0.366 8.13 0.2500
0.581 5.13
3.5
1% - 14 0.07143 1.81464 1.80125 0.380 5.32
1.85176 1.83839 8.32 0.2500
0.594 3.5
2 - 14 2.28794 0.07143
2.31338 2.27455 2.32675
0.407 5.70 0.621 3.5 0.2500 8.70

a External thread tabulatedfull thread lengths include chamfers not exceeding one pitch (thread) length.
b Internal thread tabulatedfull thread lengths do not include countersink beyond the intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer cone (gagir
reference point).

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Table C2 Basic Dimensionsof Dryseal Special Taper Pipe Thread,
SPL-PTF
(For Thin Wall Nominal Size OD Tubing)

PD at PD a t PD a t PD a t
Small Large Large Small Length of FuU
Tubing Hand Thread
Pitch End of End of End of End of Thread
Engagement for
(P) Ext Int Ext Int Int (L, + ~ , ) b
Thread Thread Thread Thread
(L,) & E x t (L,Ia
Draw

(E,) (E, 1 (E,) (E,)

Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Thd Inch Thd Inch Thd
0.03704 0.45833 0.46806 0.47500 0.45139 0.1556 4.2 0.2667 7.2 0.1111 3.0
0.03704 0.58310 0.59306 0.60000 0.57616 0.1593 4.3 0.2704 7.3 0.1111 3.0
0.03704 0.70787 0.71806 0.72500 0.70093 0.1630 4.4 0.2741 7.4 0.1111 3.0
0.03704 0.83264 0.84306 0.85000 0.82570 0.1667 4.5 0.2778 7.5 0.1111 3.0
0.03704 0.95740 0.96805 0.97500 0.95046
L0.1704 4.6 0.2815 7.6 0.1111 3.0
a External thread tabulated full thread rrngths include chamfers not exceeding one pitch (thread) length.
b Internal thread tabulated full thread lengths do not include countersink beyond the intersection of the pitch line and the chamfer
cone (gaging reference point).
c This denotes nominal outside diameter of tubing and should not be confused with nominal pipe diameter and thread designations.

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