Thread Types
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Short List
- NST - National Standard Thread. Same as GHT (Garden Hose Thread) or NH (National Hose)
- GHT - garden hose, used also in fire hose [1]. Same threads per inch as NPT, but not tapered.
- NPSH - same as NPS [2]. Compatible with NPT [3]
- NPS - National Pipe Straight, same as NPT, but straight. [4]. NPS is not used for high pressure, while NPT can be, such as hydraulics. Does this mean that NPS and GHT are the same?
- NPSM - National Pipe - Straight Mechanical - closure attained by 30 degree compression fit with a swivel - [5]. Only NPT with chamfer will seal properly with NPSM - other NPT threads may not seal.
- NPT - National Pipe - tapered
- R, G - [6]
- 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 - [7]
- SAE - with o-rings
Long List
Probably hundreds exist all together.