Metal Seal Connectors – A better alternative to tapered threads
Machined faces were added to tapered pipe threads in an effort to address some of the shortcomings of pipe threads. A deep 30 degrees chamfer was added to the face of thread to form a seat. This is a modification that is only really seen in hydraulic products due to the high pressures involved. While a tapered pipe thread is still used, the thread no longer provides the sealing function. The thread now only provides the holding function, which is a fundamental change in its use. The machined face provides the following benefits: Easier orientation Better sealing No need for sealant The 30 degree machined face was first developed for the British pipe thread, BSP. That way the advantages of the sealing on the machine seat are available in the America thread also. Metal Seal Pipe Thread Types British Pipe Threads: British Standard Pipe Taper (BSPT) British Standard Pipe Parallel (BSPP) American Pipe Threads: National Pipe Taper (NPT) Advantages of Metal Seal Pipe Threads These connectors have a greatly reduced leakage when compared with simple pipe threads. Disadvantages of Metal ...