How to determine the pitch of a bolt or nut

There is a significant difference between metric and imperial fasteners. They're not interchangeable. A similar-sized metric bolt cannot be fitted into an imperial nut without causing irreparable damage to both the nut and the bolt. Metric screws utilize a Thread Pitch, but Imperial screws use 'Threads Per Inch' (TPI). 

Metric Thread Pitch is measured by measuring the distance between two thread peaks in millimetres. There are commonly two types of metric threads, as stated in the table: standard/coarse thread and fine thread.

Read the blog here:

How to determine the pitch of a bolt or nut....


Location: West End QLD 4101, Australia

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Does EEHA Expire? Is EEHA Refresher Training Required Every 2 Years?

  EEEHA Refresher Training Requirement   A common belief is that  EEHA Refresher training  is mandatory every 2 years. This is Not True! There is no specified interval requirement when it comes to EEHA refresher training. It is recommended by many organisations but not mandatory. If you ask me, I will do a CPR refresher every year, not because it is mandatory, but because I would like to know what to do in the event of an emergency when someone needs CPR. If I am working in Electrical or any construction industry, then the chances of me or my co-worker needing CPR is higher in comparison to someone working in an office environment. Similarly, EEHA refresher, like any other refresher training, should be done regularly to keep up to date with the changes in regulation. Another thing to do would be an AS 3000 refresher but no one seems to be interested in it as it’s not recommended by companies or the licencing board. EEHA Refresher Helps Keep Risk at Bay The myth about...
Read more

What Apprentice to Electrician ratio is allowed in the Northern Territory? - A closer look at the rules and regulations governing Electrical Apprentice Supervision in the Northern Territory.

Image
In the Northern Territory (NT), electricians play an important role in training the next generation of electrical technicians. However, the number of apprentices that an electrician can supervise is strictly limited by the Electrical Safety Regulations 2024. It promotes a balance between hands-on learning and safety to safeguard the apprentice and the broader public. Let us examine how supervision works and what limits are in place. Read the entire blog: Apprentice Supervision Ratio in NT .
Read more