Thread Types
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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.