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AS71051 REV B.
AEROSPACE
STANDARD Issued 1999-06
Revised 2008-03
Reaffirmed 2015-07

Superseding AS71051A

Pipe Threads, Taper, Aeronautical National Form, Symbol ANPT -

Design and Inspection Standard

RATIONALE

AS71051B has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE five-year review policy.

1. SCOPE

This document establishes the requirements for Aeronautical National Form (ANPT) pipe threads, gages, and gaging
methods for determining conformity of aeronautical taper pipe threads to this standard.

1.1 Purpose

Threads and gages covered by this standard are intended for use on pipe, plugs, fittings, and similar devices in
aeronautical components and equipment requiring a sealed thread joint, and where straight threads and gaskets or
O-rings are inadequate.

2. REFERENCES

2.1 Applicable Documents

The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE
publications shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue in effect on the date of the purchase
order. In the event of conflict between the text of this document and references cited herein, the text of this document
takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific
exemption has been obtained.

2.1.1 SAE Publications

Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside
USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.

AS5200 Port or Fitting End, Internal Taper Pipe Thread, Design Standard

AS5201 Fitting End, External Taper Pipe Thread, Design Standard

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2.1.2 ASME Publications

Available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, Tel:
610-832-9585, www.astm.org.

ASME B46.1 Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)

2.1.3 U.S. Government Publications

Available from Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS), Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA 19111-5094, Tel: 215-697-6257, http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch.

MIL-G-10944 Gages, Dimensional Control

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Form of Thread

The Aeronautical National Taper Pipe Thread Form, Symbol ANPT, as shown on Figure 1, shall be used for taper pipe
threads covered by this standard.

3.2 Dimensions

Taper pipe threads shall conform to dimensions as shown on Figure 2 and given in Tables 1 and 2, and shall be full
profile within the L2 and L1 + L3 lengths. The crest and root of the thread shall be truncated within the limits specified in
Table 1, and as shown on Figure 3. This applies to fully machined fittings and bosses and not to fittings made from
nominal size pipe stock.

3.2.1 Tolerance

The tolerance for all taper pipe threads shall be plus or minus one turn (length of one pitch --- hereafter “pitch”) on the
inspection gage checked over the basic effective length of thread. External threads that are one turn under basic and
internal threads that are one turn over basic shall be of correct form for not less than one pitch in excess of the respective
L2 and L1 + L3 lengths.

3.2.2 Thread Angle

The thread angle, when measured in the axial plane, shall be such that its bisector will be perpendicular to the axis of the
thread. Half of the thread angle shall be 30° ± 1° for all pitches with the exception of the 11-1/2 and 8 pitch threads, which
shall be within ±45 minutes.

3.2.3 Lead of Thread

The tolerance on lead (pitch and helix) between any two pitches within the effective thread lengths L2 and L1 + L3 shall be
the basic pitch within .002 inch.

3.2.4 Taper of Thread

The taper of the thread shall be 3/4 inch per foot, ±1/16 inch, when measured on the diameter and along the axis.

3.2.5 Internal Threads

The entrance end of internal threads shall be countersunk 90° to the diameter given in Table 1.
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FIGURE 1 - AERONAUTICAL NATIONAL TAPER PIPE THREAD FORM AND NOTATION

TABLE 1 - COUNTERSINKING, CHAMFERING, AND LIMITS ON

CREST AND ROOT TRUNCATION 1)

TABLE 1A - DIMENSIONS 1-6

Nominal Threads Truncation

Pipe Size per Minimum Maximum
Inch Inch Formula Inch Formula Inch
1 2 3 4 5 6
1/16 27 .033P .0012 .096P .0036
1/8 27 .033P .0012 .096P .0036
1/4 18 .033P .0018 .088P .0049

3/8 18 .033P .0018 .088P .0049

1/2 14 .033P .0024 .078P .0056
3/4 14 .033P .0024 .078P .0056

1 11-1/2 .033P .0029 .073P .0063

1 1/4 11-1/2 .033P .0029 .073P .0063
1 1/2 11-1/2 .033P .0029 .073P .0063

2 11-1/2 .033P .0029 .073P .0063

2 1/2 8 .033P .0041 .062P .0078
3 8 .033P .0041 .062P .0078
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TABLE 1B - DIMENSIONS 7-12

Nominal Width of Flat Chamfer Countersink

Pipe J 2) X Diameter K 3)
Size Minimum Maximum 45° Approx X 90° ±5°
Inch Formula Inch Formula Inch Inch Inch
K
+.03
J –.00
1 7 8 9 10 11 12
1/16 .038P .0014 .111P .0041 .03-.05 .312
1/8 .038P .0014 .111P .0041 .03-.05 .406
1/4 .038P .0021 .102P .0057 .04-.07 .562

3/8 .038P .0021 .102P .0057 .04-.07 .687

1/2 .038P .0027 .090P .0064 .05-.08 .875
3/4 .038P .0027 .090P .0064 .05-.08 1.062

1 .038P .0033 .084P .0073 .06-.09 1.312

1 1/4 .038P .0033 .084P .0073 .06-.09 1.641
1 1/2 .038P .0033 .084P .0073 .06-.09 1.906

2 .038P .0033 .084P .0073 .06-.09 2.500

2 1/2 .038P .0048 .072P .0090 .08-.11 2.906
3 .038P .0048 .072P .0090 .08-.11 3.531
1)
See 3.2.7.
2)
J - External Threads.
3)
K - Internal Threads.
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FIGURE 2 - AERONAUTICAL NATIONAL TAPER PIPE THREAD DIMENSIONS

TABLE 2 - DIMENSIONS OF AERONAUTICAL NATIONAL TAPER PIPE THREADS

TABLE 2A - DIMENSIONS N - L3

Pitch Depth Basic Lengths

Nominal Threads 1 of
=
Pipe per n Thread
Size Inch p h, Max D L1 L2 (L1 + L3)
Inch n Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1/16 27 .03704 .02963 .3125 .160 .26111 .27111
1/8 27 .03704 .02963 .405 .1615 .26385 .27261
1/4 18 .05556 .04444 .540 .2278 .40178 .39447

3/8 18 .05556 .04444 .675 .240 .40778 .40667

1/2 14 .07143 .05714 .840 .320 .53371 .53429
3/4 14 .07143 .05714 1.050 .339 .54571 .55329

1 11-1/2 .08696 .06957 1.315 .400 .68278 .66087

1 1/4 11-1/2 .08696 .06957 1.660 .420 .70678 .68087
1 1/2 11-1/2 .08696 .06957 1.900 .420 .72348 .68087

2 11-1/2 .08696 .06957 2.375 .436 .75652 .69687

2 1/2 8 .12500 .10000 2.875 .682 1.13750 1.05700
3 8 .12500 .10000 3.500 .766 1.20000 1.14100
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TABLE 2B - DIMENSIONS E0 - E3

Nominal Basic Pitch Diameters

Pipe Size E0 E1 E2 E3
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1 9 10 11 12
1/16 .27118 .28118 .28750 .26424
1/8 .36351 .37360 .38000 .35656
1/4 .47739 .49163 .50250 .46697

3/8 .61201 .62701 .63750 .60160

1/2 .75843 .77843 .79179 .74504
3/4 .96768 .98887 1.00179 .95429

1 1.21363 1.23863 1.25630 1.19733

1 1/4 1.55713 1.58338 1.60130 1.54083
1 1/2 1.79609 1.82234 1.84130 1.77978

2 2.26902 2.29627 2.31630 2.25272

2 1/2 2.71953 2.76216 2.79062 2.69609
3 3.34062 3.38850 3.41562 3.31719

NOTE: For selection of tap drills and taper pipe reamers, subtract the depth “h” from
the pitch diameter at E1.
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FIGURE 3 - CREST AND ROOT TRUNCATION TOLERANCE ZONES

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3.2.6 External Threads

The entering end of external threads shall be chamfered 45° to the distance given in Table 1.

3.2.7 Thread Bosses

Externally pipe threaded bosses shall conform to the dimensions shown on AS5201, and internally pipe threaded bosses
shall conform to the dimensions shown on AS5200.

3.2.8 Gages

Gages for checking pipe threads shall be in accordance with the requirements of this standard and MIL-G-10944.

3.2.9 Marking

Gages fabricated in conformance to this standard shall be plainly and permanently marked with “AS71051” to denote
compliance with the aeronautical pipe thread requirements of this standard. Additional markings shall be applied as
specified on gage drawings, or in the order or invitation for bids.

3.3 Formulae and Constants

The constants for six step plug and ring gages are given in Table 3. The formulae for six step plug and ring gages are as
follows:

Taper Plugs Formulae:

D = Minor diameter at E3 with max truncation = E3* - Col 4 of Table 3

Bt = L1 + L3 *

B = Bt - (Length equivalent of max truncation - min truncation) = Bt - Col 5 of Table 3

MN = B - Col 3 of Table 3 (one turn)

MNt = Bt - Col 3 of Table 3

MX = B + Col 3 of Table 3

MXt = Bt + Col 3 of Table 3

Taper Rings Formulae:

D = Major diameter at E2 with max truncation = E2* + Col 4 of Table 3

Bt = L2*

B = Bt - (Length equivalent of max truncation - min truncation) = Bt - Col 5 of Table 3

MN = B + Col 3 of Table 3

MNt = Bt + Col 3 of Table 3

MX = B - Col 3 of Table 3

MXt = Bt - Col 3 of Table 3

*Product figured to 5 significant decimal places

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TABLE 3 - CONSTANTS FOR SIX STEP PLUG AND RING GAGES

Threads per Constant One Turn Length Twice the Addendum Length Equivalent of
Inch Max Trunc One Pitch at Maximum Trunc Max Trunc - Min Trunc
1 2 3 4 1) 5 2)
27 .096 .03704 .02496 .07467
18 .088 .05556 .03833 .09778
14 .078 .07143 .05072 .10286

11-1/2 .073 .08696 .06261 .11130

8 .062 .12500 .09275 .11600

1) .866025 ( x ) .866025 − 2x
Sharp “V” thread depth - 2 (max truncation) −2 =
n (n) n
where:
x = maximum truncation constant
2) (x − y)
Length equivalent = 32 (max truncation - min truncation) = 32
(n)
where:
x = maximum truncation constant
y = minimum truncation constant = .033

3.4 Workmanship

Workmanship shall be consistent with the tolerances herein specified. The threads shall be free from flaws, blow holes,
abrupt terminations and other defects which would make them unsuitable for the purpose intended. Unless otherwise
specified, the surface texture of the thread flanks and the roots shall be no greater than 100 μin Ra in accordance with
ASME B46.1.

4. INSPECTION PROVISIONS

4.1 Gages

Pipe threads shall be checked with gages that conform to Tables 4 and 5 and Figures 4, 5, and 6. The gages shall be
subject to certification by a Government agency at the discretion of either the procuring activity or the Government
inspector.
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TABLE 4 - BASIC DIMENSIONS OF THREADED PLUG AND RING GAGES FOR

AERONAUTICAL NATIONAL TAPER PIPE THREADS

TABLE 4A - DIMENSION 1 - 9

Major Diameter of Plug Gages Pitch Diameter of Plug and Ring Gages
At gaging
notch L1
Small end plug gages
At small of ring or at large At large
At small At gaging end of gages or L1 end of thin end, full
Nominal Threads Pitch end of notch of master plug gages, ring gage, ring,
Pipe Size per Inch P L1 1) L1 1) L2 2) E0 E1 E2
Inch n Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1/16 27 .03704 .29614 .30614 .30081 .27118 .28118 .28750
1/8 27 .03704 .38847 .39856 .39314 .36351 .37360 .38000
1/4 18 .05556 .51572 .52996 .52183 .47739 .49163 .50250

3/8 18 .05556 .65035 .66535 .65645 .61201 .62701 .63750

1/2 14 .07143 .80914 .82914 .81557 .75843 .77843 .79179
3/4 14 .07143 1.01839 1.03958 1.02482 .96768 .98887 1.00179

1 11-1/2 .08696 1.27624 1.30124 1.28320 1.21363 1.23863 1.25630

1 1/4 11-1/2 .08696 1.61974 1.64599 1.62670 1.55713 1.58338 1.60130
1 1/2 11-1/2 .08696 1.85870 1.88495 1.86566 1.79609 1.82234 1.84130

2 11-1/2 .08696 2.33163 2.35888 2.33859 2.26902 2.29627 2.31630

2 1/2 8 .12500 2.81228 2.85491 2.81953 2.71953 2.76216 2.79062
3 8 .12500 3.43338 3.48125 3.44062 3.34062 3.38850 3.41562
1)
These dimensions are based on gage truncation formulas that are the same as column 5 of Table 1.
2)
Major diameter of master thread setting plug gages to be truncated .033p.
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TABLE 4B - DIMENSIONS 10 - 16

Minor Diameter of Ring Gages Increase

Nominal Thin Ring 1) Full Ring 2) in Thickness Thickness
Pipe At small At large At small At large diameter of thin ring, of full ring,
Size end end end end per thread L1 L2
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1/16 .25022 .26022 .24622 .26254 .00231 .160 .26111
1/8 .34255 .35264 .33855 .35504 .00231 .1615 .26385
1/4 .44594 .46018 .43906 .46417 .00347 .2278 .40178

3/8 .58057 .59557 .57368 .59917 .00347 .240 .40778

1/2 .71800 .73800 .70771 .74107 .00446 .320 .53371
3/4 .92725 .94844 .91696 .95107 .00446 .339 .54571

1 1.16441 1.18941 1.15102 1.19370 .00543 .400 .68278

1 1/4 1.50791 1.53416 1.49452 1.53870 .00543 .420 .70678
1 1/2 1.74687 1.77312 1.73348 1.77870 .00543 .420 .72348

2 2.21980 2.24705 2.20641 2.25370 .00543 .436 .75652

2 1/2 2.64878 2.69141 2.62678 2.69787 .00781 .682 1.13750
3 3.26987 3.31775 3.24787 3.32287 .00781 .766 1.20000
1)
L1 ring gages are to be truncated .15p.
2)
These dimensions are based on gage truncation formulas that are the same as column 5 of Table 1.
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TABLE 5 - TOLERANCES OF AERONAUTICAL NATIONAL TAPER PIPE THREAD

PLUG AND RING GAGES

Maximum
stand-off
between
plug and
ring
gages at
gaging
Tolerance Tolerance Maximum notch
Tolerance Tolerance on major on minor Total longitudinal when
on pitch on half diameter diameter cumulative variation screwed
Nominal Threads diameter Tolerance angle of plug of ring tolerances from basic together
Pipe per including on (plus and gage gage on pitch for plug or tightly by
Size Inch taper 1) 2) lead 3) minus) 4) (minus) (plus) diameter ring gage hand 5)
Inch n Inch Inch minutes Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1/16 27 .0002 .0002 20 .0005 .0005 .00088 .0141 .0282
1/8 27 .0002 .0002 20 .0005 .0005 .00088 .0141 .0282
1/4 18 .0003 .0002 15 .0005 .0005 .00102 .0163 .0326

3/8 18 .0003 .0002 15 .0005 .0005 .00102 .0163 .0326

1/2 14 .0003 .0002 13 .0005 .0005 .00107 .0171 .0342
3/4 14 .0003 .0002 13 .0005 .0005 .00107 .0171 .0342

1 11-1/2 .0003 .0003 10 .0005 .0005 .00121 .0194 .0388

1 1/4 11-1/2 .0003 .0003 10 .0005 .0005 .00121 .0194 .0388
1 1/2 11-1/2 .0003 .0003 10 .0005 .0005 .00121 .0194 .0388

2 11-1/2 .0003 .0003 10 .0005 .0005 .00121 .0194 .0388

2 1/2 8 .0004 .0004 5 .0005 .0005 .00137 .0219 .0438
3 8 .0004 .0004 5 .0005 .0005 .00137 .0219 .0438
1)
The taper of the pitch diameter cone shall be such that the pitch diameter will be within the tolerances given at
all points. For example, if a gage is to maximum size at the small end, the taper shall be not greater than .750
inch per foot. If gage is to minimum size at the small end, the taper shall be not less than .750 inch per foot.
2)
Pitch diameter tolerance is to be applied plus on plug gages and minus on ring gages.
3)
Allowable variation in lead between any two threads.
4)
In solving for the correction in diameter for angle errors, the average error in half angle for the two sides of the
thread regardless of their signs should be taken.
5)
Possible variations if both gages are at opposite extremes of the allowable tolerances.
6)
Dimensions in inches at 68 °F.
7)
The tolerance for the height from small end to gaging notch of the plug gage shall be +.000 and -.001 for sizes
1/16 to 2 inches, inclusive, and +.000 and -.002 for sizes 2 1/2 inches and 3 inches.
8)
The tolerance for the overall thread length of the plug gage shall be +.005 and -.000 for sizes 1/16 to 2 inches,
inclusive, and +.010 and -.000 for sizes 2 1/2 inches and 3 inches.
9)
The tolerance for the thickness of the ring gage shall be +.001 and -.000 for sizes 1/16 to 2 inches, inclusive,
and +.002 and -.000 for sizes 2 1/2 inches and 3 inches.
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Small End E3 Outside

diameter Standard
at notch notch plus
Nominal Threads .020 to Length length of
Pipe per Pitch Outside .025 below of four three Blank Notch
Size Inch, diameter diameter 1) sharp root pitches pitches length depth
Inch n Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
B
A +.0005 C D (L1 + L3) E F
–.0000
1/16 27 .26424 .28520 .224- .229 .14815 .27111 3/8 .020-.025
1/8 27 .35656 .37753 .318- .323 .14815 .27261 13/32 .030-.035
1/4 18 .46697 .49842 .417- .422 .22222 .39447 1/2 .030-.035

3/8 18 .60160 .63304 .554- .559 .22222 .40667 9/16 .030-.035

1/2 14 .74504 .78546 .692- .697 .28571 .53429 11/16 .040-.045
3/4 14 .95429 .99471 .902- .907 .28571 .55329 23/32 .040-.045

1 11-1/2 1.19733 1.24654 1.138-1.143 .34783 .66087 7/8 .050-.055

1 1/4 11-1/2 1.54083 1.59004 1.483-1.488 .34783 .68087 7/8 .050-.055
1 1/2 11-1/2 1.77978 1.82900 1.722-1.727 .34783 .68087 7/8 .050-.055

2 11-1/2 2.25272 2.30193 2.196-2.201 .34783 .69687 7/8 .050-.055

2 1/2 2) 8 2.69609 2.76684 2.628-2.633 .50000 1.05700 1 1/2 .050-.055
3 2) 8 3.31719 3.38794 3.254-3.259 .50000 1.14100 1 1/2 .050-.055
1)
Major diameter “B” is based on .15p truncation.
2)
Gages for pipe sizes 2 1/2 inches and 3 inches to fit standard trilock handle.
3)
Dimensions in inches at 68 °F.
4)
The following information shall be marked on relieved portion of blank or shank: “size”, “L3”.
5)
Thread tolerances and distances between gaging notch and small end of gage shall conform to tolerances
shown in Table 5.

FIGURE 4 - TAPER THREAD - L3 PLUG GAGE

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Major Dia at Minimum Thread Maximum Thread

Nominal L2, Basic Basic Pipe Thread (Plus 1 Turn) (Minus 1 Turn)
Pipe Thread with Min Max Min Max Min Max Ring
Size Max Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Diameter
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
D B Bt MN MNt MX MXt
+.00000 ±.001 +.000 ±.001 +.000 ±.001 +.000 E
–.00015 –.002 –.002 –.002
1/16 .31246 .18644 .26111 .22348 .29815 .14940 .22407 1 1/4
1/8 .40496 .18918 .26385 .22622 .30089 .15214 .22681 1 1/4
1/4 .54083 .30400 .40178 .35956 .45734 .24844 .34622 1 1/2

3/8 .67583 .31000 .40778 .36556 .46334 .25444 .35222 1 3/4

1/2 .84251 .43085 .53371 .50228 .60514 .35942 .46228 2
3/4 1.05251 .44285 .54571 .51428 .61714 .37142 .47428 2 1/4

1 1.31891 .57148 .68278 .65844 .76974 .48452 .59582 2 5/8

1 1/4 1.66391 .59548 .70678 .68244 .79374 .50852 .61982 3 1/8
1 1/2 1.90391 .61218 .72348 .69914 .81044 .52522 .63652 3 3/8

2 2.37891 .64522 .75652 .73218 .84348 .55826 .66956 4

2 1/2 2.88337 1.02150 1.13750 1.14650 1.26250 .89650 1.01250 4 3/4
3 3.50837 1.08400 1.20000 1.20900 1.32500 .95900 1.07500 5 1/2
1)
Dimensions in inches at 68 °F.
2)
See 3.3.

FIGURE 5 - PLAIN TAPER RING GAGE

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Minor Dia at Minimum Thread Maximum Thread

Nominal L3, Basic Basic Pipe Thread (Minus 1 Turn) (Plus 1 Turn) Depth
Pipe Thread with Min Max Min Max Min Max of
Size Max Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Trunc Notch
Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch Inch
D B Bt MN MNt MX MXt
+.00015 ±.001 +.000 ±.001 +.000 ±.001 +.000 F
–.00000 –.002 –.002 –.002
1/16 .23928 .19644 .27111 .15940 .23407 .23348 .30815 .032-.037
1/8 .33160 .19794 .27261 .16090 .23557 .23498 .30965 .055-.060
1/4 .42864 .29669 .39447 .24113 .33891 .35225 .45003 .055-.060

3/8 .56327 .30889 .40667 .25333 .35111 .36445 .46223 .085-.090

1/2 .69432 .43143 .53429 .36000 .46286 .50286 .60572 .057-.062
3/4 .90357 .45043 .55329 .37900 .48186 .52186 .62472 .120-.125

1 1.13472 .54957 .66087 .46261 .57391 .63653 .74783 .120-.125

1 1/4 1.47822 .56957 .68087 .48261 .59391 .65653 .76783 .120-.125
1 1/2 1.71717 .56957 .68087 .48261 .59391 .65653 .76783 .120-.125

2 2.19011 .58557 .69687 .49861 .60991 .67253 .78383 .120-.125

2 1/2 1) 2.60334 .94100 1.05700 .81600 .93200 1.06600 1.18200 .120-.125
3 1) 3.22444 1.02500 1.14100 .90000 1.01600 1.15000 1.26600 .120-.125
1)
Gages for pipe sizes 2 1/2 inches and 3 inches to fit standard trilock handle.
2)
Dimensions in inches at 68 °F.
3)
See 3.3.

FIGURE 6 - PLAIN TAPER PLUG GAGE

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4.2 Gage Usage

Inspection gages shall not be used when worn beyond the basic dimensions by more than 1/2 turn (pitch). Proper
allowance shall be made for any variation from basic when using a gage. L1 and L3 thread plug gages may be used,
having three gaging notches, basic, maximum, and minimum, representing the tolerance of plus or minus one turn (pitch),
the maximum notch being one turn (pitch) above basic and the minimum notch one turn (pitch) below basic, and all three
notches equally spaced around the gage diameter.

4.3 Gaging

4.3.1 External Thread

In the case of external threads, the fitting or pipe is within the extreme limits when the end of the fitting or pipe is within the
minimum or maximum steps of the triroll gage one turn (pitch) either way of basic step (see Figure 7), or within one turn
(pitch) either way of the small end of the ring (see Figures 8 and 9).

4.3.1.1 Gaging with the Triroll Gage

When J-S triroll pipe gages are used in gaging external threads, the gage is screwed on until perceptible resistance is
encountered; the thread is then ready for gaging. This type of gage should not be forced over the product thread.
Fundamentally, the J-S triroll pipe gage is a visual gage and corrections of the thread elements, that is, taper, angle, lead,
root, thread form, etc., are determined by “sighting” the contact between the gage rolls and the thread being gaged.

4.3.1.2 Internal Thread

The thread is within the extreme limits in the case of internal threads when the basic gaging notch of the thread plug gage
is within one turn (pitch) either way of the fitting or boss face when screwed in tightly by hand (see Figures 10 and 11).

4.3.1.3 Excess Chamfer or Countersink

Should requirements exist for external and internal threads to be chamfered or countersunk in excess of the dimensions
shown in Table 1, the thread size shall be determined by using as the reference point the end of the chamfer or bottom of
the countersink (first thread scratch) instead of from the end of the pipe or fitting.

4.3.2 Thread Angle

Routine inspection shall be made by visual observation when a triroll gage, or equivalent, is used. More accurate
determinations may be made by selective samples measured for thread angle in an approved type of microscope or
optical projection equipment. Cross sections or cast proofs may be made of internal threads and measured by the same
means to determine accuracy of thread angle.
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FIGURE 7 - APPLICATION OF TRIROLL GAGE

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FIGURE 8 - APPLICATION OF FULL RING TAPER THREAD GAGE

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FIGURE 9 - APPLICATION OF THIN RING TAPER THREAD GAGE (.15P)

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FIGURE 10 - APPLICATION OF L1 TAPER THREAD PLUG GAGE

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FIGURE 11 - APPLICATION OF L3 TAPER THREAD PLUG GAGE

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4.3.3 Thread Taper

The thread taper shall be measured over the effective length L2 or (L1 + L3). The taper of external threads may be
determined in the same manner described for thread angle. When pipe thread ring gages are used, the application shall
involve the use of L2 ring with thread relief as shown on Figure 8 (having full profile, maximum truncation of product on
remaining threads of gage) and L1 ring (truncated .15p). The L2 ring gage shall be screwed onto the product tightly by
hand and the position of the face at the small end of the ring with the end of the product noted. The operation shall then
be repeated with the L1 ring gage. The relative position of the reference points of the two gages shall not vary more than
1/2 turn (pitch). Such defects as are produced by excessive chamfer in the throat of the dies or chasers, worn die or
chaser threads, and thread angle errors, will be revealed to a small extent, within the limits of combination pipe ring
gaging as shown on Figures 8 and 9. The taper of internal threads can be determined by the use of an L1 and an L3 plug
gage. The L1 pipe thread plug gage shall be screwed into the internal thread of the product tightly by hand, and the
position of the gaging notch with relation to the face or reference point of the product noted. The operation shall then be
repeated with the L3 pipe thread plug gage. The position of the relative gaging notch on the L3 gage shall not vary more
than 1/2 turn (pitch) from that position noted when gaging with the L1 gage. For example, if the basic notch of the L1 gage
is 1/2 turn (pitch) above the face or reference point of the product, then the basic notch of the L3 gage shall likewise be
1/2 turn (pitch) above the face or reference point of the product if the internal thread is normal or, if not, it shall be within
the permissible tolerance of 1/2 turn (pitch) from this position, i.e., 1/2 turn (pitch) above or below the position previously
noted with the L1 gage. Such defects as belled holes due to excessively worn taps, excessive tap chamfer, shallow
depths due to short taps, excessive regrinds and cutoffs, and excessive truncation at the major diameter, are readily
determined in the same manner.

NOTE: The radial location of the relative gaging notches is not important. Only the variation from the face of the product
is considered as explained in 4.3.3.

4.3.4 Major Diameter - Truncation

The major diameter or truncation of the external thread shall be measured over the effective length L2 and checked in
relation to the thread size. When the thread ring or thread triroll gage indicates the thread size to be basic, the basic and
maximum basic truncation reference steps of the plain taper ring gage only shall be used in determining the allowable
variation in major diameter. The small end of the threaded product shall be within these two steps and shall not protrude
beyond the maximum basic truncation step of the plain taper ring gage when the ring gage is slipped tightly (do not force)
over the product (see Figure 12). The same gaging principle shall be applied when a thread size is minimum or maximum
or at any intermediate position or size which may be estimated. Off taper or out-of-round (egg-shaped) is indicated by
excessive shake or play (see Figure 12).
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FIGURE 12 - APPLICATION OF PLAIN TAPER RING GAGE

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4.3.5 Gaging with the Plain Taper Triroll Gage

When J-S plain taper triroll gages are used for gaging the major diameter of external pipe threads, the gage is slipped
over the product until a perceptible resistance is encountered between the rolls of the gage and the major diameter of the
product, during which simultaneous contact is made between the end of the product, and the flush-pin contact flange.
The product is then ready for gaging. The same principle of gaging is in effect as explained in 4.3.4, except the gage
references are located on the end of the flush-pin and the hub at the rear of the plain taper triroll gage. The three steps
on the hub represent increments of one turn (pitch) and are identified as basic, maximum, and minimum. The step on the
end of the flush- pin represents the allowable variation on the major diameter (or thread crest truncation) of the product
transposed into longitudinal travel of the flush-pin. If the pipe thread gage indicates the product thread to be basic, the
basic step on the hub of the triroll gage only shall be used, and the major diameter of the product is within the specified
tolerances for truncation when the step of the flush-pin does not project beyond the basic step of the gaging hub (see
Figure 13). The same gaging principle shall be applied when the thread size is maximum or minimum, or at any
intermediate position or size which may be estimated. Off taper is indicated by excessive shake and may for all practical
purposes be measured by inserting thickness gages between the gage rolls and the major diameter of the product at the
point of extreme gap. One thickness gage will not suffice as the product may be canted in the gage.

4.3.6 Minor Diameter - Truncation

The minor diameter of the internal thread shall be checked in relation to the thread size. When the thread plug gage
indicates the thread size to be basic, the basic and maximum basic truncation reference steps of the plain taper plug gage
only shall be used in determining the allowable variation in minor diameter. The face of the fitting or boss shall be within
these two steps and the maximum basic truncation step of the plain taper plug gage shall not be below the reference
surface of the product (see Figure 14). The same gaging principle shall be applied when a thread size is minimum or
maximum or at any intermediate position or size which may be estimated. Off taper or out-of-round (egg-shaped) is
indicated by excessive shake as shown in Figure 14.

4.4 Roundness of Internal Threads

Internal threads for use in high pressure gas systems where a sealant cannot be used shall be checked for off taper and
roundness. A suitable plain taper, minor diameter, dial indicating plug gage shall be used to determine total off taper and
roundness of minor diameter within the following limits:

1/8 inch ANPT - .002 inch

1/4 inch ANPT - .003 inch
1/2 inch ANPT - .004 inch
1 inch ANPT - .005 inch

The maximum out-of-round is the same as wobble, with the exception that no more than 1/2 the maximum tolerance can
be allowed on a side.
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FIGURE 13 - APPLICATION OF PLAIN TAPER TRIROLL GAGE

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FIGURE 14 - APPLICATION OF PLAIN TAPER PLUG GAGE

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5. NOTES

5.1 Accuracy of Dimensions

The dimensions in this standard, given in inches to five decimal places, implies a greater degree of precision than is
ordinarily attained; these dimensions are so expressed for the purpose of eliminating errors in computations. Original
calculations were made to more than five places and rounded off to five places.

5.2 A change bar ( l ) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating areas where technical
revisions, not editorial changes, have been made to the previous issue of this document. An (R) symbol to the left
of the document title indicates a complete revision of the document, including technical revisions. Change bars and
(R) are not used in original publications, nor in documents that contain editorial changes only.

PREPARED BY SAE SUBCOMMITTEE G-3B, AEROSPACE FITTINGS OF

COMMITTEE G-3, AEROSPACE COUPLINGS, FITTINGS, HOSE AND TUBING ASSEMBLIES