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August 2018 Gage Report

Labor Day Holiday Closing Labor Day Closing In observance of Labor Day and to give our employees time to relax with their families, Gagemaker will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018. We reopen Tuesday, September 4, 2018 under our normal hours. Gagemaker wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday! Holiday Schedule Closed: Monday, September 3rd, 2018 […]

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January 2018 Gage Report

NEW API 5B RELEASED! New Inspection Requirements During the holidays, API released the Sixteenth edition of the 5B Specification for Threading, Gauging, and Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads. The effective date for the Sixteenth Edition of the 5B Specification is July 1st. The new specification has major changes that you need to […]

5B Update: Addendum

API 5B 5.5.2 THREAD ADDENDUM Per API 5B 5.5.2, Thread addendum “shall be measured on round thread.” TA-3002 Thread Addendum Gage Inspecting a Part Thread addendum is now a required, mandatory element to be inspected. Contact us for more info or simply request a quote below!  

Crest Diameter and Ovality Gages – MRP® AIR Carbon Fiber

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 […]

Tubing & Casing Thread Inspection Training

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 […]

Crest Diameter and Ovality Gages – MRP®

Thirty years ago, Gagemaker introduced the MRP® crest diameter and ovality gage which forever changed the industry. Today, the MRP® series of gages is the industry standard worldwide. Whether you call it Crest Diameter, Root Diameter, or Ball PD, Pitch Diameter governs the strength of the actual thread assembly and ensures API dimensional measurement specs […]

Videos

Gagemaker produces videos to aid and educate people on thread inspection and quality control. Here are a few  of our more general videos:   You can view all of our videos on Gagemaker’s Youtube channel. If you are unable to view our YouTube channel, please contact us directly.