Rex-Cut cotton fiber abrasive wheels are ideal for removing rust, corrosion, and thread-lock from pipe threads during oil field inspections and process maintenance. Click here for high-resolution ...

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Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so ...

Plumbers, MRO techs, and other Pros who need to cut steel pipe on installation jobs often turn to reciprocating saws or bandsaws to get the job done. They have some notable limitations, which is why ...

This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...