Which abbreviation represents the British Standard for pipe threads?

Which abbreviation represents the British Standard for pipe threads?

• A. BSP
• B. JIC
• C. ORFS
• D. Crimp

Answer: (A)

Recognize that pipe-thread standards are identified by region-specific abbreviations. BSP stands for British Standard Pipe, the designation used for pipe threads in Britain and many nearby markets. It covers both tapered (BSPT) and parallel (BSPP) forms, distinguishing it from other systems like NPT used in the US. The other terms point to different concepts: JIC is a flare-style hydraulic fitting, ORFS describes an O-ring face-seal style, and Crimp is a joining method, not a thread standard. So the abbreviation for the British Standard for pipe threads is BSP.