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    Buttress Thread Spec

    Thought about that... this is definitely a 63mm major diameter thread.
  2. SoonerMitch

    Buttress Thread Spec

    I should have included SAE MA1696A also.
  3. SoonerMitch

    Buttress Thread Spec

    I am trying to identify the thread form that is used on a 55 gallon (U.S. manufactured) poly drum. One bung has 2" NPT and the other has a 63mm Buttress thread. I normally deal with aerospace standards, so this one was new to me. The thread looks to be a 7 deg/45 deg form, but definitely 63mm...
  4. SoonerMitch

    Training New Hires

    Systems guy here. My standard method is to give a new engineer a brand new bound engineering notebook day one. Step 1: A reasonable response given to a reasonable newbie question. Generally, guidance and directions on where to go look it up, but not answer question. Then expect them to come...
  5. SoonerMitch

    Buttress Thread Spec

    Does API 5B cover metric sizes? I have ANSI B1.9 - 1973, however that is inches only.
  6. SoonerMitch

    Buttress Thread Spec

    Found it. Thanks.
  7. SoonerMitch

    Buttress Thread Spec

    Looking for good primer, reference and/or design specification on Buttress Threads as might be used in Poly Drum design. Specfically, Buttress Thread (US) - 63mm. Thanks!

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