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ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Caps

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ASME B16.11 threaded pipe caps serve as the guardians of pipe endings, offering secure closures with a threaded embrace.Whether in routine maintenance, shutdowns, or as a protective measure, these caps play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of high-pressure piping systems. ASME B16.11 threaded pipe caps find applications across diverse industries where threaded connections are prevalent. They are commonly used in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and various other sectors requiring secure closures in high-pressure piping systems.

Our threaded pipe caps are dimensioned according to B16.11 standard, including pressure-temperature ratings, dimensions, marking, tolerances and material requirements.Our ASME B16.11 threaded pipe caps are manufactured from materials that meet the specifications outlined in the relevant ASTM standards. Common materials include carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and other alloys suitable for high pressure and high temperature conditions.ASME B16.11 hreaded pipe caps are available in different pressure classes, ranging from 3000 to 6000.

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Caps Dimensions:

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Cap

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Cap

Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter, D End-to-End Caps, P Minimum End Wall Thickness, G Minimum Length of Thread [Note(1)] 3000/6000
3000 6000 3000 6000 3000 6000 B L2
⅛ 16 22 19 22 4.8 6.4 6.4 6.7
¼ 19 25 25 27 4.8 6.4 8.1 10.2
⅜ 22 32 25 27 4.8 6.4 9.1 10.4
½ 28 38 32 33 6.4 7.9 10.9 13.6
¾ 35 44 37 38 6.4 7.9 12.7 13.9
1 44 57 41 43 9.7 11.2 14.7 17.3
1¼ 57 64 44 46 9.7 11.2 17.0 18.0
1½ 64 76 44 48 11.2 12.7 17.8 18.4
2 76 92 48 51 12.7 15.7 19.0 19.2
2½ 92 108 60 64 15.7 19.0 23.6 28.9
3 108 127 65 68 19.0 22.4 25.9 30.5
4 140 159 68 75 22.4 28.4 27.7 33.0

General Note:

(1) Dimensions are in millimeters.
(2)The wall thickness away from the threaded ends shall meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of Table 6.1-3 for the appropriate NPS and Class Designation fitting.
NOTE:(1)Dimension B is minimum length of perfect thread.The length of useful thread (B plus threads with fully formed roots and flat crests)shall not be less than L2(effective length of external thread) required by ASME B1.20.1  (see 1.1 below).

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Caps Dimensions:

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Cap

ASME B16.11 Threaded Pipe Cap

Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter, D End-to-End Caps, P Minimum End Wall Thickness, G Minimum Length of Thread [Note(1)] 3000/6000
3000 6000 3000 6000 3000 6000 B L2
⅛ 0.62 0.88 0.75 0.88 0.19 0.25 0.25 0.2639
¼ 0.75 1.00 1.00 1.06 0.19 0.25 0.32 0.4018
⅜ 0.88 1.25 1.00 1.06 0.19 0.25 0.36 0.4078
½ 1.12 1.50 1.25 1.31 0.25 0.31 0.43 0.5337
¾ 1.38 1.75 1.44 1.50 0.25 0.31 0.50 0.5457
1 1.75 2.25 1.62 1.69 0.38 0.44 0.58 0.6828
1¼ 2.25 2.50 1.75 1.81 0.38 0.44 0.67 0.7068
1½ 2.50 3.00 1.75 1.88 0.44 0.50 0.70 0.7235
2 3.00 3.62 1.88 2.00 0.50 0.62 0.75 0.7565
2½ 3.62 4.25 2.38 2.50 0.62 0.75 0.93 1.1380
3 4.25 5.00 2.56 2.69 0.75 0.88 1.02 1.2000
4 5.50 6.25 2.69 2.94 0.88 1.12 1.09 1.3000

General Note:

General Notes:
(1)Dimensions are in inches.
(2)The wall thickness away from the threaded ends shall meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of Table 6.1-3C for the appropriate NPS and class Designation fitting.
NOTE:(1)Dimension B is minimum length of perfect thread.The length of useful thread(B plus threads with fully formed roots and flat crests)shall not be less than L2(effective length of external thread) required by ASME B1.20.1 (see 1.1 below).

1.1 Threaded Fittings

1.1.1 Wall Thickness.The body or end wall thickness of threaded fittings shall be equal to or greater than the minimum values,G,as shown in Tables.

1.1.2 Internal Threading.All fittings with internal threads shall be threaded with American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads (ASME B1.20.1).Variations in threading shall be limited to one turn large or one turn small from the gaging notch when using working gages.The reference point for gaging is the starting end of the fitting,provided the chamfer does not exceed the major diameter of the internal thread.

When a chamfer on the internal thread exceeds this limit,the reference point becomes the last thread scratch on the chamfer cone.

1.1.3 External Threads.All externally threaded fittings shall be threaded with American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads (ASME B1.20.1),and the variation in threading shall be limited to one turn large or one turn small from the gage face of ring when using working gages.The reference point for gaging is the end of the thread,provided the chamfer is not smaller than the minor diameter of the external thread.When a chamfer on the external thread exceeds this limit, the reference point becomes the last thread scratch on the chamfer cone.

1.1.4 Countersink or Chamfer.All internal threads shall be countersunk a distance not less than one-half the pitch of the thread at an angle of approximately 45 deg with the axis of the thread,and all external threads shall be chamfered at an angle of 30 deg to 45 deg from the axis,for easier entrance in making a joint and protection of the thread.Countersinking and chamfering shall be concentric with the threads.The length of threads specified in all tables shall be measured to include the countersink or chamfer.

Meanwhile,we manufacture & supply different types of threaded pipe fittings according to ASME B16.11 standard as follows:

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