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Technical
Customer Thread Program
Q
- How do I order my customer 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
- In what materials are customer thread adapters available?
A
- We specialize in manufacturing brass adapters, however, the aluminum configurations will have various
lead times.
Q
- How can you supply brass customer thread adapters in one week's time?
A
- We have tooling specifically designated for various 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 customer threads?
A
- Yes. We offer many products with region specific threads, and many are shown in the catalog. If you don't see
what you need, please let us know and we can possibly manufacture it.
Q
- Can Dixon make custom 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 regions 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