Connection Guide

How things fit together: what each thread, fitting, plug and joint is, what it mates with, the sizes it comes in and how to recognise it. About this guide

Pipe threads

Female Faucet Aerator ThreadFemale NPSM Straight Pipe ThreadFemale NPT Pipe ThreadFemale US Ballcock Toilet Supply ThreadMale Faucet Aerator ThreadMale NPSH Hose ThreadMale NPSM Straight Pipe ThreadMale NPT Pipe ThreadMale US Ballcock Toilet Supply Thread

Plumbing fittings

Amerimax StealthFlow Low-Profile Snap SocketCast-Iron Hub Compression-Gasket InsertCopper Tube Slip-on Tub-Spout SocketCopper-Pipe Self-Piercing Saddle ValveCPVC CTS Solvent-Weld SocketCPVC CTS Solvent-Weld SpigotDouble-Open-End Filter Face-Gasket SeatDual-Fit PVC DWV Socket and Spigot PortInflatable Pipe Test PlugPEX Crimp-Ring ConnectionPEX Pinch-Clamp ConnectionPVC S&D Sewer Solvent-Weld SocketShower-Pan Liner Clamping-Ring JointToilet Fill-Valve Tank Shank Mount

Hose & tube fittings

Drip-Irrigation Tubing BarbEarthMinded FlexiFit Rain-Barrel Hose CuffFemale Cam-and-Groove Hose CouplingMale Cam-and-Groove Hose AdapterMale SAE 45° Flare FittingZerk Grease Nipple

Gas, venting & HVAC

Aquastat Immersion-Well Neck ClampBroan WVK2A Sleeve-to-Cover Snap FitCGA 600 Propane Cylinder ThreadChimney Storm-Collar ClampDryer Transition-Hose Helix CollarDuct Plenum Bend-Tab Starting CollarDV90 Dryer-Elbow Twist-Lock Adapter SeatFlue-Pipe Barometric-Damper SaddleHOME-FLEX CSST TerminationStove-Pipe Damper Pivot PinVentilation-Duct Drawstring Cuff

Plugs & receptacles

NEMA 1-15R ReceptacleNEMA 14-50R ReceptacleNEMA 5-15P PlugNEMA 5-15R ReceptacleNEMA L5-20R ReceptacleNEMA TT-30R Receptacle

Electrical

4 mm Banana JackAlligator Electrical ClipATO/ATC Blade Fuse TerminalsBolted Electrical Lug PalmBosch GBA37V30 Laser-Level Battery DockDC Barrel Power JackDC Barrel Power PlugE12 Candelabra Lamp SocketE26 Edison Screw Fuse BaseE26 Medium Edison Lamp SocketEMT Conduit Compression SocketENT Conduit Snap SocketFemale Bullet Electrical TerminalFemale Outdoor Post-Light Slip FitterFMC Anti-Short Bushing Receiving EndFMC Conduit Plain EndFork Electrical TerminalG4 Bi-Pin Lamp SocketG5.3 Bi-Pin Lamp SocketGU10 Twist-Lock Lamp SocketGU5.3 Bi-Pin Lamp SocketMale Outdoor Post-Light Slip FitterPush-in Spring Wire TerminalRigid and IMC Conduit Compression SocketScrew-Clamp Electrical Wire TerminalSquare D Series A Bolt-on Conduit Hub Mount

Data, audio & video

110 IDC Punchdown TerminalCoaxial Cable Compression TerminationFemale F-Type Coaxial ConnectorMale F-Type Coaxial ConnectorRJ45 / 8P8C JackRJ45 / 8P8C PlugRJ45 Cable Crimp TerminationUSB Type-A ReceptacleUSB Type-C Receptacle

Fasteners & screw threads

Carriage-Bolt Square-Neck HoleCloset-Flange T-Bolt HeadCombination Phillips and Slotted Screw DriveConcealed-Hinge Ribbed Mounting DowelCylindrical Collet Tool ShankDrill-Guide Bushing BoreDrill-Guide Bushing ShankExternal Hex Fastener HeadFemale UNEF Screw ThreadHex Socket Screw DriveHex Wrench SocketKeyhole Screw-Head Hanging SlotNPT Pipe-Thread Cutting TapPhillips Screw DriveSecurity Torx Center-Pin DriveSlotted Screw RecessSpiderDrive Eight-Point Screw DriveSquare Tap-Wrench TangStraight Drill-Chuck ShankTorx Six-Lobe Screw DriveTORX ttap Screw Drive

Framing, rails & extrusion

Channel-Drain Rebar Retaining ClipDeckorators Contemporary Rail-End SocketEuropean 20-Series T-SlotEuropean 20-Series V-SlotEZ Round Handrail End SocketFortress Evolution Steel Joist-End PocketPEAK Steel Stair-Stringer Splice SocketSimpson BVLZ Compression-Strut ReceiverSquare Hollow-Post Internal InsertSquare Wood-Post SocketStrut-Channel Lip-Grip Nut

Other connections

AllSpace Slotted-Upright Accessory HookAngle-Post Shelving Protective CapAutomotive Torsion-Bar Hex SocketBarn-Door Bottom Guide ChannelBarn-Door Flat-Rail Stop-Clamp SurfaceBi-Fold Top-Track Pivot-Bracket ClampCable-Pulling Self-Tightening JawCable-Tie Ratchet HeadCable-Tie Ratchet StrapCam-Lock Double-D Panel-Mount BarrelChain Grab-Hook ThroatChain-Link Gate Drop-Fork LatchClosetMaid Shelf & Rod Corner Joining ClampClosetMaid ShelfTrack Double-Hook BracketDEWALT DXSTA04MP Rack-Post CradleEnclosed Sliding-Door Box-Track SleeveEnclosed Sliding-Door Trolley TrackEuropean Concealed-Hinge Cup BoreEurotec PRO Pedestal Adapter SeatEverbilt Regular Duty Double-Slot StandardEverbilt Regular Duty Shelf-Bracket HooksFlatbed Tie-Down Flat HookGarage-Door Roller-to-Track FitHook-and-Loop Textile ClosurePool-Tool Spring-Button Pole StemProslat Panel Stacking ReceiverProslat Panel Stacking TongueRatchet Tie-Down Webbing SpoolRubbermaid FastTrack Accessory MountSet-Screw Wire-Rope Termination SocketShelf-Pilaster Rectangular SlotStorefront-Door Pivot PinTraeger EZ-Clean Keg Slide CouplingUndermount Drawer-Slide Rear Locating PinWeber Works Snap-on Accessory RailWire-Rope Swage and Crimp SleeveWire-Shelf Protective-Cap Wire End

Crafti Free

Everything you need to start designing.

Parts

  • 22,100+ real parts in 346 categories
  • Configurable parts
  • Real-world textures

Build

  • Snap-to-connect
  • See what connects to what
  • Auto-adjust by joints
  • Build once, repeat many
  • Draw & cut shapes

Precision

  • Easy 3D positioning
  • Make it flush
  • Point & click measuring
  • Scale references

Plan & buy

  • Live parts list
  • Cut plan for stock lengths
  • Fill your cart at retailers

Workspace

  • Works in your browser and on your phone
  • Backdrop reference images
  • Save up to three designs
Start designing for free

Need more? See Crafti Pro