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Grease Fitting Denotations Glossary
PTF
Also known as PTF – SAE Short, American Standard Taper Thread
NPTF
American Standard Taper Pipe Thread for Dryseal Pressure
NPT
Same as PTF except full thread length is lengthened by one thread on the small end
PTF - SPECIAL SHORT
One full thread has been shortened from the large end of the thread
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PTF - SPECIAL EXTRA SHORT
Two full threads have been shortened from the large end of the thread
NPSM
American National Standard Straight Pipe Thread for mechanical joints
NPSI
American National Dryseal Intermediate Internal Straight Pipe Thread
NPSF
American National Dryseal Fuel Internal Straight Pipe Thread
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