Article: Unraveling Threads - VP's Guide To Our Threaded Connectors

By Value Plastics

Have you ever found yourself searching for a threaded connector only to end up with more questions than when you started? The Value Plastics team answers hundreds of technical calls every month from customers worldwide – from medical device OEM and similar high tech fields. The questions range from torque requirements, differences between UNF and NPT threads, and what thread type may be best for their application. The information provided below will give you a better understanding of common thread definitions, torque requirements and the difference between various threads Value Plastics manufactures.

When referring to threaded parts, there are several terms that should be understood. e.g. Torque, Chamfer etc..