Since the PS internal thread is a combination of PT external thread , a tapered plug gauge (PT) is used for pass/fail judgment.
However, only if the PS internal thread uses a PS external thread (now obsolete) and the PS plug gauge is used for gauge inspection of that internal thread .
References: For pipes that are easy to make mistakes gauge
gauge determines the "fit" of the screw.
Use a gauge that is the same shape as the person you are ⇒ is addicted to!
shape | Types of screws | Use gauge |
Current JIS![]() |
Parallel internal thread Rp |
tapered screw plug gauge R |
Conventional JIS![]() |
Parallel internal thread PS |
tapered screw plug gauge PT |
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