News and HighlightsThe JSS Gains RecognitionMany local threading shops in Houston are beginning to see the light and are using Gagemaker’s Joint Strength System (JSS). They now can machine and inspect, to specification, any rotary shouldered connection without using any ring or plug gages. This system will provide a higher quality, more accurate connector that will out perform any cut using ring or plug gages. If you have a special requirement to thread a connection you don't have gages for, contact Gagemaker and we can have the gages you'll need in your shop that day. Ask us for a demonstration.
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Ever had to turn down an order because the ring gage or plug gage isn't available? You'll never lose an order due to gage availability again. Gagemaker's new Joint Strength System (JSS) make's you the only game in town that can thread and certify any RSC connection today.
The simplicity and affordability of the system makes it all that more attractive. You now have more control over all the attributes that affect the performance of the connection.
Call and ask for Oilfield Jack, or Oilfield Jacques if you're from Louisiana. He'll tell it like it is!
When API releases the next revision of Spec 5B1, the industry will be able to bring their MRP gages out of the closet. For over 25 years threading facilities have been using the MRP gage along with the ring and plug to accept or reject a threaded connector's quality. When released, Spec 5B1 will allow a connector to be accepted soley on the use of the MRP and the rest of the thread element gages.
The MRP series of gages measure internal and external diameters of tapered threaded connectors. These gages use two specifically located pivoting thread shoes that rest on the crests of the threads. Any variations in diameter are shown on the gage’s indicator. The MRP gages must be preset to size before inspecting parts, and a variety of setting standard styles are available.
MRP, welcome to the Club!
When using the IT-6000 internal taper gage, invert the gage and insert the upper contact ball into the thread at the bottom of the coupling and then follow the thread clockwise until the ball is at the top of the coupling. Keeping the contact ball in the thread, retract the gage and insert the lower contact ball into the thread groove at the bottom of the coupling. This practice ensures the contact balls are in the same thread groove and you are inspecting the part correctly. This is just another NOK (Nugget of Knowledge) from Jim Douglas.
Frank Harris with Superior Threaded Products of Houston, TX said "The TDWIN TAPER drawings catch a lot of mistakes because the machinists can double check the CNC program to the drawing. The program has already paid for itself in mistakes caught!”
