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    Consequences of under tightening of NPT threads

    Thanks for the views. However I have one more concern to address in the same case. I understand that the practical design needs will suffice even if total thread engagement is not ensured the design will not fail (it has been running good!). However I need to catch the associated risks in my...
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    Consequences of under tightening of NPT threads

    Hi, I have an air pressure system in a sterilizer that needs to withsatnd upto 100psi of air pressure. The connections include a NPT thread of 1/4inch and 1/8inch (at the inlet and outlet ends). The first concern is I am not being able to find the exact minimum thread engagement possible in a...

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