Unified is a specification of the shape and dimensions of the thread for a particular size of fastener and number of threads per every inch of the fastener length. Unified bolts and Machine screws are the basic types of fastener normally used in the US, UK and even in Canada. We have the UN thread gauges, UNR, and the UNJ thread dimensions which are measured in imperial units. The M and MJ thread forms are quite alike but the difference is that they measured in the metric unit and are also produced in metric sizes.
UNC (Unified Coarse) is a unique case of the UN. Every UNC thread size has specifications which indicate the number of thread per inch the fastener is expected to have.
UNF {Unified Fine} is the same as UNC just that for each size of bolt, the number of threads per inch is higher, so the thread is usually finer.
UNEF {Unified Extra Fine} is actually similar as UNF just that the higher number for every fastener size. UNF and UNEF fastener is generally provided only from industrial fastener suppliers
There are 4UN, 6UN, 12UN, 16UN, 20UN, 28UN, and 32UN are thread types in which the number before the “UN” for the UN thread gauges simplifies the number thread per inch.
UNS {Unified Special} refers to a combination of size and threads- per inch which aren’t in any of the standard series detailed above. Among the UNS fasteners, some combinations of its sizes and threads per inch are needed more standard than others.
UTS { The Unified Thread Standard} explains a standard thread form, and series along with allowances, tolerances and designation for these threads which are commonly used in the US and Canada.
The Acme thread gauges offer a total line of standard and special general-purpose Acme thread Gauges. The Acme thread gauge is normally used to gauge internal and external threaded product.
Acme Thread Gages are estimated on request. The following list of diameters and associated pitches are used as preferred. The below threads have been specifically chosen to meet certain requirements with the least number of items in order to keep to a minimum the inventory of games and tooling. Acme General Purpose threads are classified into 3 fits of 2G, 3G, and 4G respectively.
General-purpose thread class 2G, 3G, 4G are built with clearance on all diameter which allows free movement. General-purpose threads are good for assemblies where the internal thread is rigidly fixed and the external thread moves perpendicular to its axis. The thread of the same class should be arranged together. Class 2G is most trendy class of fit. Class 3G and 4G, this should be used when less backlash is needed. Centralizing Acme thread Gauges are built by the letter C though the classes fit. So, therefore, they are built as 2C, 3C and 4C.
All Acme thread Gauges have 19 degrees joined angle.
Additionally to the thread plug and thread ring gages, Thread check also allows ThreadTech software for windows which helps I’m calculating the threaded part and gauge data inclusively specials and multiple starts.