Pipe Threads For Pipes and Fittings

J186 ( Rev 02/98 )
DAT4
MARCH 1992
DATA SHEET
PIPE THREADS FOR PIPES AND FITTINGS
1. SELECTION OF PIPE THREADS

Two pipe thread systems are in current use for pipe threads (see clause 4 for details). To avoid
mismatch, pipe threads shall be selected in accordance with the following principles.
2. PREFERRED SELECTION
2.1 To avoid mismatch, the policy is to engineer all installations using, wherever practicable,
BSP threads in accordance with Table 1. This policy shall apply to both new work and major
modifications.
TABLE 1 - Preferred selection of pipe threads
NOTES –
1. For applications at pressures of 7 bar and below, BSP threads shall be
specified as either taper male/taper female or taper male/parallel female.
2. For application at pressures above 7 bar, BSP threads shall be specified
as taper male/taper female only.
3. Pressure gauges are covered by BS 1780 and INP3*. Pressure gauges
as standard have a parallel BSP connection (GI/2 to BS 2779).
* BS 1780 - Specification for bourdon tube pressure and vacuum gauges.
INP3 - Specification for bourdon tube pressure gauges for plant mounting in distribution and transmission installations.
Compliance with this specification does not confer immunity from prosecution for breach of
statutory or other legal obligations.
DISCLAIMER - This specification is provided for use by Transco and such of its contractors as
are obliged by the terms of their contracts to comply with this specification. Where this
specification is used by any other party it is the responsibility of that party to ensure that the
specification is correctly applied.
AMENDED ISSUE OF BGC/PS/DAT4 dated SEPTEMBER 1980
Issued by Transco, Glevum House, Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 6YA
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2.2 A list of approved vendors of various categories of fittings who supply to Transco
specifications and can offer BSP taper connections is available as a Supplement to this
Engineering Data Sheet from:
The Secretary, Materials Marketing and Evaluation Panel,

Supplies and Contracts Department,
Transco plc, Brick Kiln Street, Hinckley, Leics.
2.3 If it is found to be impractical or uneconomic to obtain proprietary equipment with

connections tapped BSP, such equipment may be purchased with ANSI or API tappings. In all
such cases, an ANSI or API to BSP adaptor, as appropriate, shall be used as first connection to
the equipment.
3. NON - PREFERRED SELECTION

3.1 ANSI/API pipe threads may be used for applications other than those covered by 2.3
above where, in the judgement of a responsible engineer, this is warranted by circumstances, but
must be restricted to 1/2 in. and 1 in. sizes and to pressures greater than 7 bar only, in
accordance with Table 2. The requirements in 3.2 and 3.3 shall also apply in such cases.
TABLE 2 - Non-preferred selection of pipe threads
3.2 The use of 1/2 in. and 1 in. nominal sizes in ANSI/API is permitted to allow the use of
screwed carbon steel pipe of 15 mm nominal size, predominantly used for transmission duties. If
1/2 in. and 1 in. sizes in ANSI/API are used, BSP 1/2 in. and 1 in. sizes shall not be used in the
same part of the installation.
3.3 Where both the preferred and non-preferred selection of pipe threads are used on
different parts of the same installation, (e.g. major modifications to an existing site) the correct
identification of thread forms is of prime importance. Suitable methods, such as the use of thread
profile gauges, shall be used to enable the different thread forms to be identified. The engineer
responsible for authorizing the use of the alternative (non-preferred) selection of pipe threads shall
also be responsible for instituting a satisfactory system both for the identification of differing thread
systems and avoidance of mismatch.
4. INFORMATION ON THREAD SYSTEMS

4.1 The two pipe thread systems, each with its own thread form, in current use are based on
the standards listed below:
a) British Standards, BSP (55 0 thread form - Whitworth)
BS 21 - Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where

pressure-tight joints are made on the threads
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BS 2779 - Specification for pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are
not made on the threads
b) ANSI and API Standards (60 0 thread form)
ANSI B1.20.1 - Pipe threads (except Dryseal) - NPT
ANSI B1.20.3 - Dryseal pipe threads (inch) - NPTF
ANSI B1.20.4 - Dryseal pipe threads (metric)
API 5B - Specification for threading,

gaging and thread inspection
of casing, tubing and line pipe
threads. - LINE PIPE THREADS
4.2 The two thread systems, BSP and ANSI/API are not interchangeable due to their
differing thread forms but, for practical purposes in Transco applications, screw threads to the
ANSI and API standards may be considered to be mutually interchangeable.
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J186 ( Rev 02/98 )

1. SELECTION OF PIPE THREADS

TABLE 1 - Preferred selection of pipe threads

AMENDED ISSUE OF BGC/PS/DAT4 dated SEPTEMBER 1980

Issued by Transco, Glevum House, Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 6YA

J186 ( Rev 02/98 ) PAGE 1 OF 3

The Secretary, Materials Marketing and Evaluation Panel,

2.3 If it is found to be impractical or uneconomic to obtain proprietary equipment with

3. NON - PREFERRED SELECTION

TABLE 2 - Non-preferred selection of pipe threads

4. INFORMATION ON THREAD SYSTEMS

a) British Standards, BSP (55 0 thread form - Whitworth)

BS 21 - Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where

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b) ANSI and API Standards (60 0 thread form)

ANSI B1.20.1 - Pipe threads (except Dryseal) - NPT

ANSI B1.20.3 - Dryseal pipe threads (inch) - NPTF

ANSI B1.20.4 - Dryseal pipe threads (metric)

API 5B - Specification for threading,

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