Some connectors are named according to a naming convention scheme similar to the following:
In the example shown above, the connector name of GRC_D_FPT_ABS_(B1.20.1&D2661) is comprised of the following abbreviations:
| This ... | in this example ... | means this... |
| A | GRC | An abbreviation for the word Generic. |
| B | D | An abbreviation for the word Drainage. |
| C | FPT | An abbreviation for connection type. See the Connection Type Abbreviations table below. |
| D | ABS | Material |
| E | (B1.20.1&D2661) | Specification name |
Connection Type Abbreviations
| Connection Type | Abbreviation |
| Grooved | GRV |
| Threaded (Female) | FPT |
| Threaded (Male) | MPT |
| Butt Welded | BW |
| Socket Welded | SW |
| Socket | S/HHUB |
| Plain End | PL |
| Spigot | SPG |
| Flanged | Flange |
| Press | PRS |
| Sweat | SWT |
| Mechanical Joint | MJ |
| Slip Joint | SJ |
| Solder Socket (Cup) | C |
| Slip-On | SO |