Full thread pipe coupling(pipe socket)
A full pipe coupling (pipe socket )means a steel pipe coupling has two ends both threaded.It could be a coupling with the thread only on the two ends,also could be a coupling with thread all over the length,they are all called full pipe coupling.(half thread pipe coupling)

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Sometimes the two ends thread may be different,one end is BSP and another end is NPT,then it is like a adaptor for pipes which have different type of thread ends. When installing it,the workers should check the direction for correct match.

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Standard: ASME B16.11,Class3000/Class600,BS EN10241
Material: Available in a complete range of carbon steels,stainless steels,alloy steels and non-ferrous metals certified to ASTM,ASME Standard.
Sizes: 1/8″-12″ in Class 3000 and 1/8″- 8″ in Class 6000
Also available in 1/8 – 8″ in 150 # and 1/8″- 4″ in Class 9000 and in special lengths
Threads: American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads
NPT (ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983)
Also available in other thread forms: NPTF, NPSC, BSPT, BSPP and in any combination.
Left hand threads available upon request.