JFEBEAR-TP-M-101 (REV.

2)

FIELD INSPECTION
OF
JFEBEAR® THREAD

JANUARY 2011

JFE STEEL CORPORATION

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*JFEBEAR is a registered trademark in Japan.

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1 SCOPE
This procedure describes the field inspection of JFEBEAR® pin and box thread.

2 PIN THREAD INSPECTION

The tools and gauges required for field inspection may vary dependent on
particular situations, but for most running and pulling operations the following
equipment is sufficient:

Depth Gauge (Pit gauge)

Fine Tooth Triangle File ( Small)
Scotch Brite
Emery Cloth

The pin thread inspection criteria and action is shown in Fig. 1.

Inspection is conducted visually and by touch, any repairs to the connection
should be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Fig.1.
Slight burrs or damage to threads can be removed with emery cloth and
moderate damage can be repaired with file, followed with emery cloth.

There are two types of pin end, swaged and un-swaged end. See Fig. 2

3 BOX THREAD INSPECTION

Tools and gauges required for field inspection may vary dependent on particular
situations, but for most running and pulling operations the following equipment is
sufficient:

Depth Gauge (Pit gauge)

Fine Tooth Triangle File (Small)
Scotch Brite
Emery Cloth

The box thread inspection criteria and action is shown in Fig. 3.

Inspection is conducted visually and by touch, any required repairs to the
connection should be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Fig.3.
Slight burrs or damage to threads can be removed with emery cloth and
moderate damage can be repaired with file, followed with emery cloth.
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Fig. 1 PIN VISUAL INSPECTION CRITERIA AND ACTIONS

C B A
D

E
Minimum length of full Permitted black
crested threads(Table 1) crested threads

Condition Zone Criteria Action

Corrosion A, B, All surfaces Hand repair with soft
C, E Pitting less than 0.004" (0.1mm) deep bristle (no steel wire)
or minor surface corrosion. brush or emery cloth
Deeper than 0.004" (0.1mm) Cut off & re-thread
D No pitting acceptable If present then cut off &
repair
Light surface corrosion (Rust) Hand repair with Scotch
Brite or #400 emery cloth
DO NOT ALTER SEAL
DIMENSION. Repair
should be made in a
larger area than actual
surface corrosion and
should move around the
diameter of seal.
Burr, Tear, A, B, All surfaces Hand repair with a fine
Ding, Mash, C, E Any condition which could cause triangle file or emery
Scratch galling, i.e., conditions described cloth. Repair should be
greater than 0.01" (0.3mm) made in a larger area
than actual effected area
and should move around
the diameter of thread.
Otherwise reject.
D Not acceptable If present then cut off &
re-thread
Phosphate A, B, Must be present Phosphate coat if not
Coating C, D, (Except Mill Finish End) present
(Carbon Steel) E Inspect for medium gray surface color
*Note If previously made up some normal
wear is expected and acceptable.
Bead Peening A, B, Inspect for peened surface Bead peen if not present
Carbon steel (≦4- C, D, If previously made up some normal
1/2”) and High
E wear is expected and acceptable
chrome steel*
*Note: Definition of ‘High chrome steel’: Containing 9% or more chromium steel.
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Fig. 2 Two types of Pin End and Bore

Swaged End (Thin Wall)

Un-Swaged End

Table 1 Minimum Length of Full Crested Thread (measured from pin-nose)

OD Full Crested Length

(in) (mm)
2.375 0.610 15.5
2.875 0.985 25.0
3.500 1.442 36.6
4.000 1.470 37.3
4.500 1.840 46.7
5.000 1.875 47.6
5.500 1.875 47.6
6.625 2.150 54.6
7.000 2.350 59.7
7.625 2.660 67.6
8.625 2.660 67.6
9.625 2.660 67.6

Note: 50% of threads in this area to be full crested over at least 180 degrees of
their circumference.
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Fig. 3 BOX VISUAL INSPECTION CRITERIA AND ACTIONS

C B A
D

Condition Zone Criteria Action

Corrosion A, B, C, Slight imperfections and light Hand repair with soft bristle
E surface corrosion, i.e., less than (no steel wire), emery cloth
0.004" (0.1mm) or Scotch Brite
All other imperfections deeper than Reject.
0.004" (0.1mm)
D No pitting acceptable Reject.
Light surface corrosion (Rust) Repair with Scotch Brite or
#400 emery cloth.
DO NOT ALTER SEAL
DIMENSION. Repair should
be made in a larger area
than actual surface
corrosion and should move
around the diameter of seal.
Coupling Pitting or corrosion Less than Grind to round bottom &
O.D. & 0.020" (0.5mm) deep smooth edge. Keep within
I.D. bore JFEBEAR® tolerances
Deeper than 0.020" (0.5mm) Reject.
Burr, Tear, A, B, C, All surfaces Hand repair with a fine
Ding, Mash, E Any condition which could cause triangle file or emery cloth.
Scratch galling, i.e., conditions described Repair should be made in a
greater than 0.01" (0.3mm) larger area than actual
effected area and should
move around the diameter
of thread. Otherwise reject
D Not acceptable Reject.
Phosphate A, B, C, Must be present Phosphate coat if not
Coating D, E Inspect for medium gray surface present
(Carbon color.
steel) If previously made up some
normal wear is expected and
acceptable
Copper A, B, C, Inspect for copper plated surface. Reject or re-plate.
plating (High D, E If previously made up some
chrome steel) normal wear is expected and
acceptable
*Note: Definition of ‘High chrome steel’: Containing 9% or more chromium steel.