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NPT Torque Values
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NPT Torque Values

NPT Torque Values

(OP)
Need help to what is turning out to be an elusive question.
We have female 3/4" NPTF threads (material SA-105) mating to a stainless steel (304/316) valve with NGT threads.
We are using Teflon tape.
Could someone tell me what the acceptable torque range is to install these valves - leak free?
We have other pipe thread sizes for this situation also - any info or reference would be appreciated.
Thank you.

RE: NPT Torque Values

Never seen a torque called out for NPT. Its always designated by the the amount of "make up" (ie) linear distance of travel. Would be interested to see a torque table as well....

According to "The Pipe Fitters Blue Book" W.V. Graves, 1973.

The amount of thread engagement must be 9/16" for a "tight joint"

Hope this helps.

RE: NPT Torque Values

You might consider that API 5CT specs out various threads of the "NPT favor".  These are used in various applications and typically have 8 or 10 threads per inch and have the same taper of 3/4" per foot.

For API - Power tight on these types of threads regardless of the size - is 2 complete turns past the hand tight plane.


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RE: NPT Torque Values

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Thank you all for the valuable information!!!

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