This Part of BS 949 specifies dimensions and tolerances for screwing taps for the following thread series:
a) parallel internal pipe threads for use where pressure-tight joints are not required to be made on the threads, i.e. G series threads, in accordance with BS 2779 : 1986;
b) parallel internal pipe threads for use with taper external pipe threads in making pressure-tight joints on the threads, i.e. Rp series threads, in accordance with BS 21 : 1985;
c) taper internal pipe threads for use with taper external pipe threads in making pressure-tight joints on the threads, i.e. Rc series threads, in accordance with BS 21 : 1985.
BS 949-3:1993 history
2017BS ISO 2284:2017 Hand taps for parallel and taper pipe threads. General dimensions and marking
1993BS 949-3:1993 Screwing taps - Specification for pipe thread taps