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Thread protector

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003820

A cap or sleeve placed over the threaded ends of drill pipe, casing, or tubing to prevent damage during handling, transportation, and storage. It shields the delicate threads from impact, corrosion, and dirt, preserving their integrity for proper connection. These protectors are typically made of plastic or steel and are removed just before making up a connection.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003820
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003820",
  "term": "Thread protector",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A cap or sleeve placed over the threaded ends of drill pipe, casing, or tubing to prevent damage during handling, transportation, and storage. It shields the delicate threads from impact, corrosion, and dirt, preserving their integrity for proper connection. These protectors are typically made of plastic or steel and are removed just before making up a connection.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/thread-protector/"
}

Record 4,054 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.