edleit
Mechanical
- Dec 14, 2004
- 23
This may seem somewhat obvious, but I am trying to confirm whether NPSM (straight mechanical pipe thread) conduit nuts are compatible with NPT (tapered pipe thread) cord grip (i.e., cable gland) bodies.
I have seen posts indicating that the NPSM fittings can be used with NPT fittings as long as a leak-free seal is not required. Since my intention is to provide a locking element for the cable gland, is this a valid application or are locknuts provided with NPT cable gland bodies actually a tapered thread? (seems unlikely given the limited thickness of a nut relative to the taper effect over that length).
Has anyone ever asked themselves this question?
Ed Leitkowski
CT, USA
I have seen posts indicating that the NPSM fittings can be used with NPT fittings as long as a leak-free seal is not required. Since my intention is to provide a locking element for the cable gland, is this a valid application or are locknuts provided with NPT cable gland bodies actually a tapered thread? (seems unlikely given the limited thickness of a nut relative to the taper effect over that length).
Has anyone ever asked themselves this question?
Ed Leitkowski
CT, USA