Pipe thread tap

[gilagain]

I need an M16 x 1.25 pipe thread tap for a temp sensor in an oil pan. I just can't seem to find one on google. Is a metric pipe thread tap an oddball item or am I not looking with the right description?

 

[mike93lx]

1.25? You sure on that? M16x1.5 is a thing. For 1.25,i think you are looking at a straight tap, so it would need a sealing feature. Does it have an o ring?

 

[Rccrawlerguy]

Amazon.com : m16x1.25 tap

bolt thread though.

 

[RoninB4]

I need an M16 x 1.25 pipe thread tap for a temp sensor in an oil pan.

-Is this a taper pipe thread or a straight pipe thread? It makes a difference.

I just can't seem to find one on google. Is a metric pipe thread tap an oddball item or am I not looking with the right description?

-You're not looking with the right designation, I found some readily available.

 

[mike93lx]

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-You're not looking with the right designation, I found some readily available.

Care to share?

 

[mikegt4]

Metric tapered pipe thread is usually a BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper). Suppliers like McMaster have them.

 

[The Cobbler]

Metric tapered pipe thread is usually a BSPT

are you sure about that?

 

[john.k]

One time I had to find a big metric thread for a water main pressure tester ......really urgent as city council engineer was coming ......anyhoo ,it was list as 32 mm somthing or other in the documents .......couldnt find one anywhere ,or anyone who had a clue.......then I thought its looks like a bigger garden hose size , and it was a common hose and garden fitting.

 

[john.k]

Metric pipe thread is simply BSP described in metric to nearest .

 

[mikegt4]

Unless something has changed in the last 12 or so years, yes. I used to be in charge of the fastener supplies for a large R&D facility before retiring. BSPT is the standard for tapered pipe threads in Europe and Asia. BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) is the standard for straight pipe threads.

 

[goldtang]

Have a look at the attached, As other have said BSP and 3/8 BSP may be what you are looking for

 

[Sno-Pro]

Metric tapered pipe thread is usually a BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper). Suppliers like McMaster have them.

Which is also called R thread

are you sure about that?

I agree, BSPP or G thread which has straight threads and a sealing ring seem to be more common.