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When using a rod standard or gauge blocks to set the “B” dimension (the distance between the shoe and the wear pad) on an MRP® gage, the position of both the shoe and arm are crucial. To ensure proper position when locking an arm, place and hold your finger on the shoe against the standard […]
Please choose the specification you would like to learn more about: American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 7-2 Specification for Threading and Gauging of Rotary Shouldered Connections Second Edition, January 2017 This specification governs API 7-2 rotary shouldered connection threads. American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 5B Specification for Threading, Gauging, and Inspection of […]
Tired of measuring Buttress Thread groove widths using old Go/No Go gages or by hauling mold samples to an optical comparator? As an easier alternative, Gagemaker now provides a gage to directly measure tooth width easily wherever the part is. The TW-6001 gage comes equipped with a .0005″ reading indicator to inspect those groove widths […]
A Stronger, Lighter, and More Accurate MRP® Crest Diameter Gage… the MRP® AIR Thirty years ago, Gagemaker introduced the MRP® crest diameter and ovality gage which forever changed the industry. Now, we are redefining the industry again. Our MRP® AIR Crest Diameter Carbon Fiber Gage are stronger, lighter, and MORE ACCURATE than ever. Also, no […]
API 7-2 SECOND EDITION JAN. 2017 PUBLISHED! You have until June 6, 2017 to comply with the new American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 7-2 Inspection Specification for Rotary Shouldered Connections. We’ve highlighted some key points below: • Resolution of Indicators Indicator resolution requirements have been updated for all lead, height, and taper gages. (API 7-2 7.4.1, […]
API 7-2 SECOND EDITION JAN. 2017 PUBLISHED! The June 6, 2017 compliance date for the new American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 7-2 Specification for Rotary Shouldered Connection Inspection has arrived. To help, we’ve highlighted some key points below: • Resolution of Indicators Indicator resolution requirements have been updated for all lead, height, and taper gages. (API […]
Typically, if an internal threaded part is cut too large (too much material removed during threading), it ends up being rejected or scrapped. Because API RSC threads are tapered, moving the shoulder back makes the “over-sized” thread essentially “smaller.” When cutting/inspecting an internal API box rotary shouldered connection, it is not necessary to scrap the […]
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About the Course The Level 1 Tubing & Casing JSS® Thread Inspection class teaches the proper techniques required to successfully perform any API 5B mandated thread inspection. With specific focus on thread form, lead, addendum, crest diameter, taper and thread height, our unique hands-on approach guarantees the most effective training experience. At the end of […]