TAPER PIPE THREAD GAGES
METHOD OF GAGING PRODUCT - NPT
Internal Taper Pipe Threads: The plug gage is screwed up tight by hand into the internal thread ofthe
product. The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging notch ofthe working plug is nat more
‘than plus or minus ane turn from being flush withthe end ofthe thread. Fig. 1.
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Fig, 1 Gaging intemal American Nations! Taper pipe threads with working
(age. When the intemal thead is chambered, the gaging point shal be
the intersection of he chamber and the pitch cone of he three.
External Taper Pipe Threads: In gaging external taper threads, the ring gage is screwed up tight by hand on
the external thread of the product. The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging fave ofthe
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