Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?

You can use either the numeric ID 1584 or the full path string. The ID is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Can I use product_type to replace the google_product_category?

No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization and does not replace the requirement for the official Google taxonomy category.

Is it mandatory to include this category in my data feed?

While it is technically optional and Google may attempt to auto-categorize your items, providing it manually ensures accuracy and prevents your products from being placed in overly broad or incorrect categories.

Google product category

Threading Machines

Category ID1584

Full path for the feedHardware > Tools > Threading Machines

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Ridgid Power Drive Pipe Threading Machine
Milwaukee Tool Pipe Threading Die Head
Ridgid Pipe Threader Threading Machine
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Pipe Threader
Ridgid Pipe Threader
Ridgid Compact Threading Machine
DeWalt FLEXVOLT Cordless Pipe Threader Kit
SKYSHALO Manual Pipe Threader Kit
Ridgid Automatic Threading Machine
UIMOSO Electric Pipe Threader Machine
BLUEROCK Tools Electric Motorized Pipe Threader
Heavy Duty Electric Pipe Threading Machine
Professional Corded Electric Pipe Threader
WFX Utility Electric Pipe Threader Machine
KRUDFSC Heavy Duty Electric Pipe Threader Machine

Understanding the Threading Machines Category

The Threading Machines category, identified by the unique ID 1584, falls under the path Hardware > Tools > Threading Machines. This category is specifically designed for industrial and professional equipment used to create screw threads on pipes or rods.

Products that belong in this category include heavy-duty power drive pipe threading machines, compact cordless threader kits, and motorized electric pipe threaders. Based on real-world examples from the US market, this category is appropriate for machinery specifically engineered to hold and rotate dies or pipe ends for precise threading operations. Professional corded units and portable compact threading devices are standard items found here.

Items that do not belong here include general tools like Taps & Dies, which are manual hand tools rather than machinery, and Pipe & Bar Benders, which handle shaping rather than threading. Additionally, general drilling equipment belongs under Drills, while individual reamers used for smoothing pipe interiors should be categorized under Reamers. If your tool is primarily designed for cutting rather than threading, consider the Cutters category.

For your Google Merchant Center feed, you must use either the numeric ID 1584 or the full path: Hardware > Tools > Threading Machines. Although the attribute is technically optional, providing the specific category is recommended to avoid incorrect automated classification. Remember that google_product_category is distinct from your internal product_type, and you should always prioritize the most specific classification available for your item to ensure optimal Google Shopping performance.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?: You can use either the numeric ID 1584 or the full path string. The ID is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Can I use product_type to replace the google_product_category?: No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization and does not replace the requirement for the official Google taxonomy category.
Is it mandatory to include this category in my data feed?: While it is technically optional and Google may attempt to auto-categorize your items, providing it manually ensures accuracy and prevents your products from being placed in overly broad or incorrect categories.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Инструменты > Резьбонарезные станки
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Інструменти > Різьбонарізні верстати