NPT (National Pipe Taper) Meaning


NPT (National Pipe Taper) Threads

Meaning: U.S. standard tapered pipe thread with a taper (1:16), thread diameter decreases from inlet to end, sealing is achieved through thread deformation.

Characteristics:

The angle of the thread is 60°, and both the external and internal threads are tapered.

The sealing depends on the extruded deformation of the threads when they are seated, usually with a sealant (e.g., raw tape, thread adhesive).

 Conforms to ASME B1.20.1.

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