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Dixon Fire 2012
US: 877.712.6179 Canada: 800.786.9697
Technical Information
Q
Technical
Special Thread Program
Q
- How do I order my special thread part?
A
- Here is a sample part number with descriptions to help explain our numbering system: HA253.06x815F.
Q
- Do I have to order a minimum quantity?
A
- We will take orders of a single piece to thousands of pieces. The set-up fee will be amortized over the quantity.
Q
- What materials are special thread adapters available in?
A
- We specialize in manufacturing brass adapters, however, we can supply aluminum configurations with various
lead times.
Q
- How can you supply special thread adapters in one week's time?
A
- We have tooling specifically designated for special threads, and we have castings standing by for machining,
gauges for testing and hydro-static test facilities for testing. We are ready to delight the customer with the fastest
lead time in the business on many popular configurations we build to stock.
Q
- Do you have other products with special threads?
A
- Yes. We offer special thread nozzles, valves and fire department connections. If your product is brass, and you
need special threads, please let us know.
Q
- Can Dixon Powhatan make foreign threads?
A
- Yes, if you are able to supply the ODM (outside diameter maximum) measurement and the TPI (threads per
inch), we will gladly make the products for you.
HA
Configuration
HA
female x male pin lug
DMH
male x male hex
FM
female x male hex
FC
caps
FP
plugs
3.06x8
ODM x TPI
3.00 x 6
3.00 x 8 (NYC, Toledo)
3.030 x 8 (NYFD)
3.043 x 7 (Chicago Hose)
3.058 x 6
3.06 x 7
3.062 x 6
3.062 x 6
3.062 x 8
3.078 x 8 (Cleveland)
3.092 x 8
3.12 x 6
3.12 x 8
3.125 x 7.5
3.15 x 6
3.18 x 6
3.18 x 6.5 (New Orleans)
3.18 x 7
3.18 x 8
3.25 x 6
3.31 x 8 (Richmond)
Sizes
30
3"
25
2½"
20
2"
15
1½"
10
1"
76
¾" GHT
75
¾" NPSH
25
Sizes
30
3"
25
2½"
20
2"
15
1½"
10
1"
76
¾" GHT
75
¾" NPSH
15
F
Thread
F
NST
S
NPSH
T
NPT
Many cities across North America have their own 'fire hose' thread, which makes procurement a difficult and timely process.
Any special city thread configuration in brass is available in
one week
. . . call for pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions