Lead Gages

Thread Lead is one of the most important thread elements to monitor. Not only is lead inspection an industry wide practice for rotary shouldered connections, it is an API Specification 7 mandated requirement. Lead error is most commonly generated by manual and CNC lathes not cutting properly.

Thread lead is the distance between threads, measured on a plane parallel to the centerline of the threaded part. Lead error has a direct effect on functional diameter, stand-off, and thread flank engagement.

BESTO provide lead gages inspect pin and box connections for multiple pitches and thread forms. The gages provide dimensional verification of product print data on the thread’s true integrity.

• Interchangeable contact points allow inspection on a variety of thread forms.
• Inspect RSC threads as well as Tubing and Casing threads.
• Requires presetting using lead gage setting standards.

The LG-5002 is a two-point gage for inspecting thread lead for API threads. The two points allow for a sweeping action to obtain the measurement.

The LG-5003 is a three-point gage for inspecting thread lead on API threads. Two fixed contact points at the rear of the gage and one moveable contact point at the front of the gage provide complete stability when taking thread lead measurements. This unique design does not require sweeping to obtain measurements.

Contact points can be easily changed to allow the gage to be used on a variety of thread forms. Lead gages come with two contact points. Please specify type of points required when ordering

Before inspecting parts, the lead gage must be preset to a nominal predetermined dimension using a lead gage setting standard, Standards are not inlcuded.

More details please contact : sales@bestogages.com