ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
(OP)
The note 1 (please see the interpretation link in the attachment) is misleading. It says other tap sizes may be used. A further interpretation says that there is no validation for the P-T ratings of the flange, if a tapping size other than in the table is used.





RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
Not much of an issue if you would be using a 3/8 NPT or some other ½ thread the way I read it.
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
RE: ASME B16.36 Flange tap size
Sure the standard could be clearer, but I can honestly say that it is a pitfall that has been avoided with the data at hand.