15-degree Seal: XT-M, GT-M and CT-M connections contain a 15-degree metal-to-metal sealing surface near the pin

and box secondary shoulders. This is the primary sealing surface for these connections. This surface is allowed to
contain round pit type defects in the contact area of the seal surface up to 1/32” in diameter and not exceeding 1/32” in
depth. Multiple pits of this type are acceptable provided there is at least 1” circumferential separation between them.
Circumferential lines or marks are acceptable in this surface provided they cannot be detected by rubbing a fingernail
across the surface.
The following “Pin Seal” and “Box Seal” diagrams show areas of the seal that may contain damage exceeding that
previously stated in this procedure. The area on the pin seal within 0.060” of the minor pin nose diameter is a non-
contact surface and damage in this area does not affect sealing. This area on the pin seal within 0.060” of the major pin
nose diameter may also contain damage or pitting (in addition to the area on the pin seal within 0.060” of the minor pin
nose diameter), provided that the balance of the seal contact surface is without damage. The area on the box seal
within 0.188” of the major box cylinder contains the non-contact portion of the box seal and that portion of the seal that
corresponds to the first 0.060” of the pin seal. Damage or pitting is permitted in this area of the box seal provided that
the balance of the seal contact surface is without damage.

15-degree Seal
Non-contact surface of
seal: Damage or pitting is
permitted in this area
provided the balance of
contact surface (RED) is
w/out damage.

Acceptable: Round
type defects not
exceeding 1/32”
diameter or depth &
with 1” circumferential
separation between
each.

Major Pin Nose Diameter

Minor Pin Nose Diameter
(non-contact)
(non-contact)
 Reject: exceeds 1/32”
diameter of Pin primary
seal

15-degree seal
 Acceptable
15-degree seal
15-degree seal Reject: exceeds 1/32” diameter
with less than 1” circumferential
separation in sealing area
15-degree seal Acceptable
15-degree seal Reject: exceeds 1/32” depth and
diameter in primary sealing area
 Acceptable

15-degree seal
15-degree seal
Reject: exceeds 1/32” depth and
diameter at primary seal surface
15-degree seal Acceptable
 Reject: damage exceeds 1/32” diameter
15-degree seal with less than 1” circumferential
separation in primary seal surface
15-degree seal
Acceptable
15-degree seal
Reject: damage exceeding 1/32” diameter
within primary sealing area and within
0.060” of major diameter.
15-degree seal
Acceptable