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API 5B : 2017

Superseded

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THREADING, GAUGING, AND INSPECTION OF CASING, TUBING, AND LINE PIPE THREADS

Superseded date

03-12-2018

Published date

01-12-2017

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations
4 Thread Dimensions and Tolerances-Line Pipe, Round
  Thread Casing and Tubing, and Buttress Thread Casing
5 Thread Inspection
6 Diameter, Ovality, and Size Gauging Practice
7 Gauge Specification
8 API Gauge Certification
9 Thread Marking
Annex A (informative) - API Monogram Program, Use
        of the API Monogram by Licensees
Annex B (informative) - Supplementary Requirements
Annex C (informative) - Instructions for Shipment of
        Master Gauges
Bibliography

Describes dimensions, tolerances, and marking requirements for API threads and the gauges that control the acceptance criteria for the threads.

DevelopmentNote
Chinese & Kazakh translations of 15ED 2008 edition are still available, see API 5B CHINESE & API 5B KAZAKH. Also available in Russian translation, see API 5B RUSSIAN. (03/2018) Api monogram program effective date: 01/01/2019. (06/2018) NEW CHILD ADD 2 IS ADDED NOW
DocumentType
Standard
ProductNote
Chinese & Kazakh translations of 15ED 2008 edition are still available, see API 5B CHINESE & API 5B KAZAKH. Reproducible but contains Colour Pages, Advise dispatch. (SND 12/2017) Also available in Russian translation, see API 5B RUSSIAN. (SND 03/2018) Api monogram program effective date: 01/01/2019. (SND 06/2018) Consulate version now available. NEW CHILD ADD 2 IS ADDED NOW NEW CHILD ERR 2 2018 IS NOW ADDED NEW CHILD ADD 1 2018 IS NOW ADDED New child ERR 1 is added.
PublisherName
American Petroleum Institute
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

API 5CT : 2012 CASING AND TUBING
API TR 5TRSR22 : 2002 TECHNICAL REPORT ON SR22, SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENHANCED LEAK RESISTANCE LTC
API 6A : 2010 SPECIFICATION FOR WELLHEAD AND CHRISTMAS TREE EQUIPMENT
API 5L : 2012 LINE PIPE
API Q1 : 2013 SPECIFICATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY
API 5A3 : 2011 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE ON THREAD COMPOUNDS FOR CASING, TUBING, LINE PIPE, AND DRILL STEM ELEMENTS

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