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NPT connections per API 6A

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toriche

Mechanical
Mar 15, 2006
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Does anybody know why API 6A designates NPT threads acceptable only up to 10,000 psi (Section 4.4.4.2.a)?

Are these not safe at higher pressures?

for 15k ansd 20k applications, API 6A recommends coned-and-threaded connections (Section 4.4.4.2.b).

Thank you.
 
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