The trend to replace hand gaging with powered thread verification is a prime example of technology making manufacturing safer & more efficient. Gaging threaded features has traditionally been done by hand, however, this is often tedious and allows room for operator error or injury. That’s where the New Vista Handheld RT Thread Unit comes in.…Read More
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Thread Quality Control Series: Pipe Threads
Pipe threads are manufactured in many forms, but the most common types are straight and tapered threads. Straight pipe threads are gaged with the “GO” & “NO GO” process like regular threads, but tapered pipe threads require an entirely different gaging method: A series of one to three “L” checks. In this video, we’ll cover…Read More
Contact vs Non-Contact Thread Gaging
What is the best way to guarantee that a glove fits? You could measure every feature of the glove, but you will only be confident in the fit when you try it on. The same considerations must be made when choosing between contact and non-contact thread verification methods. In the example above, contact gaging is…Read More
Thread Quality Control Series: Powered Gaging of Tapered Pipe Threads
Pipe threads are manufactured in many forms, but the most common types are straight and tapered threads. Straight pipe threads are gaged with the “GO” & “NO GO” process like regular threads, but tapered pipe threads require an entirely different gaging method: A series of L checks. The 3 main types of L checks are…Read More
Hand Gaging of NPT (American Pipe) Threads
There are two kinds of American pipe thread, NPT and NPTF. Both of these are tapered threads, but when screwed together tightly, the NPT, and NPTF Class 1, leaves voids at the root and crest of the threads, which, to prevent spiral leakage, need to be filled with a sealing compound at assembly. The NPTF…Read More
Thread Quality Control Series: GO & NO GO Checks
Stop Spinning Gages “I just want to avoid spinning gages all day.” We hear this sentiment from manufacturing professionals all over the world. We were discussing this recently with a manufacturer in Wisconsin who machines large quantities of threaded parts. Their customer requires them to “GO” and “NO GO” verify every part. They were dealing…Read More
Launch!
Our RT and CRD Thread-Verification Kits are available for sale today. Each Kit gives you everything you need to start verifying your threads with your own thread gages.Read More
Check Threads Now!
Introducing our new cordless handheld kits. They use standard gages and ship within two business days.Read More
Push-Pull Thread Checks with the PPT
The PPT Thread Machine is New Vista’s latest and most affordable bench-mounted, manually-operated system to date. It can be used for thread gaging or thread remediation (chasing or retapping).Read More
Robots Make Your Life Easier… Again
Tired of checking all your threads by hand? Out of all New Vista’s automated thread-verification solutions the RTU is the most versatile and effective when multiple thread sizes are involved.Read More