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=Short List=
=Short List=
*GHT - garden hose, used also in fire hose [https://rawhidefirehose.com/blog/guide-fire-hose-couplings-threading/#:~:text=NH%2FNST%20Threads,also%20referred%20to%20as%20NH.]. Same threads per inch as NPT, but not tapered.
*NPSM - National Pipe - Straight Mechanical - closure attained by 30 degree compression fit with a swivel - [http://pressureconnections.com/customer/prcoco/customerpages/literature/Steel_NPSM_Female_Pipe_Swivel.pdf]. Only NPT with chamfer will seal properly with NPSM - other NPT threads may not seal.
*NPSM - National Pipe - Straight Mechanical - closure attained by 30 degree compression fit with a swivel - [http://pressureconnections.com/customer/prcoco/customerpages/literature/Steel_NPSM_Female_Pipe_Swivel.pdf]. Only NPT with chamfer will seal properly with NPSM - other NPT threads may not seal.
*NPT - National Pipe - tapered
*NPT - National Pipe - tapered

Revision as of 15:46, 19 March 2024

Short List

  • GHT - garden hose, used also in fire hose [1]. Same threads per inch as NPT, but not tapered.
  • NPSM - National Pipe - Straight Mechanical - closure attained by 30 degree compression fit with a swivel - [2]. Only NPT with chamfer will seal properly with NPSM - other NPT threads may not seal.
  • NPT - National Pipe - tapered
  • R, G - [3]
  • BSPP - British Pipe thread parallel
  • BSPT - British Pipe thread tapered
  • Bolt thread - fine and course
  • Metric bolt - fine and course
  • Metric pipe straight
  • Metric pipe parallel
  • UN - [4]
  • SAE - with o-rings

Long List

Probably hundreds exist all together.