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Norma Isa
ISA–RP42.00.01–2001
Nomenclature for
Instrument Tube Fittings
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ISA-RP42.00.01
Nomenclature for Instrument Tube Fittings
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Preface
This preface, as well as all footnotes and annexes, is included for information purposes and is not part of
ISA-RP42.00.01-2001.
The standards referenced within this document may contain provisions which, through reference in this
text, constitute requirements of this document. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were
valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this document are
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NAME COMPANY
The following individuals served as members of the SP42 Committee, who revised RP42.00.01 in 2001:
This published Recommended Practice was approved for publication by the ISA Standards and Practices
Board on 12 November 2001.
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Contents
1 Scope..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Purpose.................................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4 Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Fittings ................................................................................................................................................. 12
1 Scope
This Recommended Practice defines nomenclature for tube fittings most commonly used in
instrumentation. It is not intended as a substitute for manufacturers' catalog numbers, nor does it apply to
special fittings. This Recommended Practice is intended to apply to mechanical flared and flareless tube
fittings as commonly used in instrument tubing systems.
2 Purpose
The purpose of this Recommended Practice is to aid in the proper specification and application of
instrument tube fittings by standardizing nomenclature. Proper use of this Recommended Practice
should result in data that
b) permits better communications between manufacturer, vendor, purchaser, and ultimate user;
c) provides standardized nomenclature to be used by drafting, billing, purchasing, and stores groups;
and
3 Definitions
3.2 branch:
the connection of a fitting tee that is in a 90° relation to the other two connections.
3.3 bulkhead:
a partition, panel, or bracket through which a fitting is installed.
3.5 ferrule:
a tube fitting component that provides the sealing and/or holding function of the flareless fitting on the
tubing.
3.8 port:
a fitting assembly connection.
3.9 run:
that portion of a fitting assembly having two ports on the same axis.
3.10 sleeve:
a flared fitting component that provides support from the nut shoulder to the flared tube end.
4 Specifications
CAUTION USER SHOULD APPLY FACTORY SPECIFICATION FOR THE PROPER APPLICATION
OF FITTINGS.
b) Fitting material
e) Flared or flareless
NOTE 2 — For SI letter symbols used on text, see ANSI/IEEE 260.1-1993 and ISO 1000; for drawings requiring capitalization, see
ASME Y14.38-1999.
EXCEPTION: Special tube fittings not covered by this Recommended Practice, including fittings with
coincident inch (customary U.S. units) and millimeter (SI units) connection sizes, should be specified as
provided in manufacturers’ pertinent data.
When (fractional) inch tubing sizes are in use, the specifications should use (fractional) inch dimensions.
NOTE 1 — For National Standard Pipe Taper (NPT) male or female threads, see ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983.
NOTE 2 —American National Standard Dryseal Pipe Threads (NPTF) male or female threads, see ANSI/ASME B1.20.3-1976.
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EXAMPLES:
MALE CONNECTOR, STAINLESS STEEL, 1/4 IN. OD X 1/4 IN. NPT, FLARELESS (See 5.1) (As
used on drawing.)
FEMALE CONNECTOR, BRASS, 1/2 IN. OD X 1/2 IN. NPTF, FLARED (See 5.2) (As used on
drawing.)
When SI unit tubing sizes are used, the specifications should use SI unit dimensions.
NOTE 1 — For pressure tight joints SI unit pipe taper male or female threads, see ISO 7, Pt 1-94.
NOTE 2 — For non-pressure tight joints SI unit pipe parallel male or female parallel threads, see ISO 228, Pt 1-94.
EXAMPLES:
male connector, brass, 6 mm od x ISO 7-R 1/4 in., flareless (See 5.1) (As used in lower case text.)
male connector, brass, 12 mm od x ISO 7-R 1/2 in., flareless (See 5.1) (As used in lower case text.)
The ports for each tee or cross tube fitting (see 5.8 through 5.13) should be specified in the order
indicated by the port numbers as noted adjacent to the detailed symbol.
EXAMPLES:
male run tee, brass, 1/4 in. od x 1/4 in. npt x 1/4 in. od, flareless (See 5.9) (As used in lower case
text.)
4.5 Abbreviations
Abbreviations not appearing in ASME Y14.38-1999 should be defined in the document in which they
appear.
EXAMPLE:
MALE CONNECTOR, STAINLESS STEEL, 1/4 IN. OD X 1/4 NPT, FLARELESS, BORED THROUGH
(See 5.1) (As used on drawing.)
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5 Fittings
NOTE — Detailed symbols are shown to illustrate the common name tube fittings.
5.20 Plug
Annex A — References
This annex is included for information purposes and is not part of this recommended practice.
The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
ISA Recommended Practice. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards
are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Recommended Practice are encouraged
to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
ANSI/IEEE 260.1-1993 American National Standard Letter Symbols for Units of Measurement
(SI Units, Customary Inch-Pound Units, and Certain Other Units)
IEEE/ASTM SI 10-1997 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern
Metric System
ISO 7, Pt 1-94 Pipe Threads Where Pressure Tight Joints are Made on Threads -
Part 1: Dimensions, Tolerances and Designation (3rd ed.)
ISO 228, Pt 1-94 Pipe Threads Where Pressure Tight Joints are Not Made on Threads -
Part 1: Dimensions, Tolerances and Designation (3rd ed.)
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ISO 1000, 1992 SI Units and Recommendations for the Use of Their Multiples and of
rd
Amendment 1 - 1998 Certain Other Units (3 ed.)
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