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Hardness Test
Systematic Design
Basic system design requires determining the following infor- After gathering the information above, the proper tubing mate-
A
mation: rial can be determined by using Selection of Materials informa-
tion on pages A25 through A28. The tube and fitting size can be
1. Type of fluid used in the system
determined by using Selection of Tubing information on pages
2. Corrosive nature of service environment A30 through A34. The fitting type can be determined by using
3. Operating temperature range Fitting Selection Summary on pages A9 through A24 and the
4. Type of line: pressure, return or suction appropriate product section. Finally, Routing and Assembly
5. Maximum operating pressure, for pressure and return information can be found on pages A35 through A45 and the
lines appropriate product section. Information on conformance stan-
6. Maximum flow rate dards, pressure drops, and common thread types can be found
7. Severity of service: normal, severe, or hazardous on pages A46 through A52 and the appropriate product section.
8. Routing or space restrictions
Type of fluid used in the Fluid compatibility of: Fluid Compatibility A25
system Tube and fitting material Tube and Fitting Material Compatibility A27
Seal material O-ring Material Selection A29
Plating type Protective Coatings on Steel A25
Operating temperature range Tube and fitting material Tube and Fitting Material Compatibility A27
Seal material O-ring Material Selection A29
Maximum flow rate Tube size Determining Tube Size for Hydraulic
System A30
Tube wall thickness Recommended Design Pressure for
Tubes A33
Pressure drop through fittings Tube Fitting Pressure Drops A47
Routing or space restrictions Fitting and tube envelope Fitting Envelope Dimensions A37
dimensions
Fitting type Fitting Selection Summary A9
Clamping of tubes Routing and Assembly A35
Note: Shading indicates the sample Part Number shown 3 – Material Code
at the top of the page. B Brass M Monel
CUNI Cupro-Nickel, (ex. CUNI 70/30) S Steel with Zinc Plating
D Dural (Aluminum), Anodized or SS Stainless Steel 316 or 316L,
Alodined Passivated
Pipe fittings are identified by calling out symbols (code letters) Leg Size
1/4 x 1/8 CD - S
Material
A
for the ends in left, right, up and down sequence except in Run Size Female Pipe (Run)
straights and elbows where male end is called out first. The
Male Pipe Elbow (Leg)
code letters are as follows:
Compressed nomenclature for parts made from metric hex
C Male pipe on elbow (leg) barstock or forgings with metric wrench flats require that an “M”
be placed before material symbol. Above part will be called out
D Female pipe on elbow
as 1/4x1/8CDMS.
F Male pipe on straight
G Female pipe on straight
Non-Standard Nomenclature
HHP Hollow hex pipe plug Non-standard nomenclature is to be used only where
the part cannot be identified using our standard nomen-
HP Hex head pipe plug clature.
K Used in front of end codes for cross Part numbers for non-standard fittings are constructed from
codes or symbols that identify the size, shape, end machining
M Female pipe on run type and material of the fitting. It consists of three groups of
alphanumeric characters similar to the standard nomenclature
O Female pipe on branch
as shown below:
PTR Pipe thread Reducer Size Shape and End Material
R Male pipe on run Code Machining Code Code
8 - 4-6 LFJA – S
S Male pipe on branch
Branch End Branch End Material
Pipe Fittings Shape & Style Codes Size (-6 SAE (Adjustable (Steel)
Straight Straight
Thread) Thread End)
Second Run Shape (Tee)
End Size
(1/4" NPTF) Second Run End
(Male Pipe)
First Run
End Size First Run End
(-8 Tube) (Seal-Lok)
Table A3 —Size, Shape, Material and End Machining Type Code Tables for Non-Standard Nomenclature
Performance
Pressure Capability Very high Medium to high Medium to high
For details see Working Pressure Charts in the individual fitting sections
High tolerance to minor surface Low tolerance to minor surface Sealing surfaces are less prone to
imperfections and damage imperfections and damage damage
High tolerance to assembly variations Low tolerance to assembly variations Low tolerance to assembly
variations
Tube Compatibility
Tube O.D. Inch or metric Inch or metric Inch only
Critical Features O.D. tolerance & hardness for I.D. finish, wall thickness uniformity O.D. tolerance, finish and
“Parflange” (concentricity) and hardness hardness
O.D. tolerance only — for brazing
Assembly
Tube Preparation Tube Flanging Sleeve brazing Tube Flaring Sleeve presetting
(Parflange)
Easy & quick Easy but slower Easy & quick Easy & quick (Smaller sizes can
than flanging be hand preset with wrenches)
Easy to inspect Easy to inspect Easy to inspect Requires a trained eye to inspect
Minimum skill and training are Low tolerance to assembly variations. Requires skilled and
necessary because of high tolerances trained personnel.
to assembly variations
Conformance to SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 (metric only) SAE J514, MIL-F-18866, SAE J514,
Industry and ISO 8434-2 (metric only) MIL-F-18866
International Standards
Current Users Mainly used in U.S. and Canada Most popular fitting in the world Mainly used in U.S. and Canada
The metric version is very popular
Gaining use internationally in Europe
Temperature Capability The temperature range of fittings with O-rings must be that which is within both the fitting and the O-ring
temperature capabilities
Configurations
without O-ring
Steel Seal-Lok always has an O-ring. -65°F to 500°F1) (-54° to 260°C) -65°F to 500°F1) (-54° to 260°C)
Hence, use O-ring capability
Stainless Steel information below -425°F to 1200°F (-254° to 649°C) -20°F2) to 1200°F4) (-29° to 649°C)
Configurations with
O-ring3)
Nitrile (Buna-N)
N0552
SAE J515, Type I -30°F to 250°F (-34° to 121°C) -30°F to 250°F (-34° to 121°C) -30°F to 250°F (-34° to 121°C)
Nitrile (Buna N) -65°F to 275°F (-54° to 135°C) -65°F to 275°F (-54° to 135°C) -65°F to 275°F (-54° to 135°C)
N0756
Neoprene
C0873 -45°F to 250°F (-43° to 121°C) -45°F to 250°F (-43° to 121°C) -45°F to 250°F (-43° to 121°C)
EPDM-Ethylene-
Propylene E0540 -70°F to 275°F (-57° to 135°C) -70°F to 275°F (-57° to 135°C) -70°F to 275°F (-57° to 135°C)
SAE J515, Type II
Products This challenge has been met through a very intensive and co-
operative effort by the member nations of sub-committee 4 of
A
Connector Proliferation: the ISO Technical Committee 131 (ISO/TC131). The subcom-
mittee started this effort in 1989 and has nearly completed
Today many different types of connectors are being used development of performance based standards for the most
around the world. Most of these have come about through widely used ports and tube/hose connections to limit prolifera-
historical use and local preference for a certain design concept. tion, and strongly endorsing those with elastomeric seals to
Some connections of the North American origin such as four eliminate leakage in hydraulic systems.
bolt flange, SAE straight thread and 37° flare have found some
degree of acceptance and use in Europe and Japan as a result Five ports, four threaded and the four bolt flange, and four tube/
of the exports of U.S. machinery to the regions after World War hose connections as shown on the following page have been
II. But, large majority of usage is made up of a variety of standardized. The threaded ports and tube/hose
indigenous port and tube connections. A quick review of the connections are paired in the ISO 8434 series of fitting stan-
commonly used connections around the world reveals that dards as defined in the table below.
there are eight different port connections and eleven different To minimize proliferation in port usage and promote leak free
tube/hose connections. connections, the sub-committee strongly endorses use of ISO
Port Connections: 6149 port for all new designs by including the following state-
NPTF BSPP ment in all port standards:
JIS-PT (BSPT) SAE Straight Thread “For threaded ports and stud ends specified in new
JIS-B2351 (BSPP similar to SAE) DIN Metric designs in hydraulic fluid power applications, only
4- Bolt Flange ISO 6149 ISO 6149 shall be used. Threaded ports and stud
Tube/Hose Connections: ends in accordance with ISO 1179, ISO 9974 and ISO
37° Flare (Inch Threads) 24° Flareless (DIN) 11926 shall not be used for new designs in hydraulic
30° Flare/60° Cone-JIS O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) fluid power applications.”
24° Weld Nipple (DIN) 24° Flareless-JIS On the tube/hose connection side, only ISO 8434-3 (O-ring
24° Flareless (SAE) 60° Cone, BSPP Face Seal) and ISO 8434-4 (24° cone with weld nipple) feature
37° Flare (Metric Threads) NPSM Swivel elastomeric seal for zero leak performance. Combining these
60° Cone, Metric Threads with the ISO 6149 for the port connection leads to two (2)
The Challenge: combinations (complete fittings) for use in leak-free world class
products. They are:
Leakage is no longer acceptable in world class products.
Above proliferation, besides limiting availability and increasing ISO 8434-3 O-ring Face Seal
cost, increases leakage potential through misapplications. ISO 8434-4 24° Cone With Soft Seal and
Therefore, the challenge facing the fluid power industry is two ISO 6149 Port
fold — eliminate leakage and minimize proliferation.
For large port connections, the four bolt flange connection per
ISO 6162 (SAE J518 is included in ISO 6162) remains widely
used and the recommended connection.
Tube/Hose Connection
24° Cone
Flareless (DIN) 37° Flare 24° Cone
Application Port (Bite Type) (Inch Threads) ORFS Weld Nipple
Metric
For All Designs ISO 6149 ISO 8434-1 ISO 8434-2 ISO 8434-3 ISO 8434-4
(SAE J2244)
BSPP
ISO 1179 ISO 8434-1 ISO 8434-2 — ISO 8434-4
(DIN 3852-2)
Not for New
Designs in Metric
Hydraulic Fluid ISO 9974 ISO 8434-1 — — ISO 8434-4
Power (DIN 3852-1)
UN/UNF
ISO 11926 — ISO 8434-2 — —
(SAE J1926)
Table A5 — ISO Standard Port and Tube/Hose Connection Combinations
PORT CONNECTIONS
For All Designs Not for New Designs in Hydraulic Fluid Power
ISO 6149 ISO 6162 ISO 1179 ISO 9974 ISO 11926
Metric Threads Four Screw, BSPP Threads Metric Threads Inch Threads
O-Ring Seal Split Flange Flat Face Flat Face O-Ring Seal
and
ISO 6164
Four Screw,
One Piece
Square Flange
High Pressure High Pressure High Pressure
TUBE/HOSE CONNECTIONS
Description O-Ring Face Seal 37° Flare Inch 24° Cone Metric 24° Cone Metric 24° Cone 30° Flare and
(ORFS) Flareless Flareless Flareless 60° Cone
“Seal-Lok” “Triple-Lok” “Ferulok” “EO” and “EO2” “JIS” “JIS”
Thread Type ISO 263 ISO 263 ISO 263 ISO 261 ISO 261 ISO 228-1
ANSI B1.1 unified ANSI B1.1, unified ANSI B1.1, unified Metric fine JIS B 0207 JIS B0202, BS2779
Current use Mainly used in Used throughout Mainly used Mainly used in Mainly used in Mainly used in
North America the world with in North America. Europe. Japan for hard Japan, U.K. and
slowly gaining major usage in Slowly gaining plumbed British common-
acceptance in North America. acceptance in systems. wealth countries.
Europe and North America.
Japan.
Tube O.D. or O-ring Face Seal 37° Flare Inch 24° cone3) SAE 45° Flare3)
Adapter Size (ORFS) Flareless
Nominal Nominal Inch SAE J1453 SAE J514 SAE J514 SAE J512
metric SAE
size3) size dash size “Seal-Lok” “Triple-Lok” “Ferulok”
Inch Inch Inch Inch
ANSI B1.1, unified ANSI B1.1, unified ANSI B1.1, unified ANSI B1.1, unified
(mm) (in) (ISO 263) (ISO 263) (ISO 263) (ISO 263)
— 1/8 -2 — 5/16-24 5/16-24 5/16-24
4 — — — — — —
5 3/16 -3 — 3/8-24 3/8-24 3/8-24
6 1/4 -4 9/16-18 7/16-20 7/16-20 7/16-20
8 5/16 -5 — 1/2-20 1/2-20 1/2-20
10 3/8 -6 11/16-16 9/16-18 9/16-18 5/8-18
12 1/2 -8 13/16-16 3/4-16 3/4-16 3/4-16
14 5/8 -10 1-14 7/8-14 7/8-14 7/8-14
151) 5/8 -10 1-14 7/8-14 — —
16 5/8 -10 1-14 7/8-14 — —
181) 3/4 -12 1 3/16-12 1 1/16-12 1 1/16-12 1 1/16-14
20 3/4 -12 1 3/16-12 1 1/16-12 — —
221) 7/8 -14 — 1 3/16-12 1 3/16-12 —
25 1 -16 1 7/16-12 1 5/16-12 1 5/16-12 —
281) 1 1/4 -20 1 11/16-12 — 1 5/8-12 —
30 1 1/4 -20 1 11/16-12 1 5/8-12 — —
322) 1 1/4 -20 1 11/16-12 1 5/8-12 — —
38 1 1/2 -24 2-12 1 7/8-12 1 7/8-12 —
50 2 -32 2 1/2-124) 2 1/2-12 2 1/2-12 —
Tube O.D. or Metric 24° cone Metric 24° cone 60° Cone 30° Flare and
Adapter Size Flareless 60° Cone
Flareless Weld Nipple
DIN 3861 DIN 3865 JIS B2351
“EO” and “EO-2” “JIS” BS 5200 JIS B8363
LL Series L Series S Series Metric ISO 228-1
Metric Metric Metric ISO 261 ISO 228-1 (JIS B 0202)
(mm) ISO 261 ISO 261 ISO 261 (JIS B0207) (BSPP)5) (BSPP)5)
— — — — — — —
4 M8 x 1 — — — — —
5 M10 x 13) — — — — —
6 M10 x 1 M12 x 1.5 M14 x 1.5 M12 x 1.5 G 1/8 A G 1/4 B
8 M12 x 1 M14 x 1.5 M16 x 1.5 M14 x 1.5 G 1/4 A —
92) — — — — — G 3/8 B
10 M14 X 14) M16 x 1.5 M18 x 1.5 M16 x 1.5 G 3/8 A —
12 M16 x 14) M18 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 M18 x 1.5 G 1/2 A G 1/2 B
14 — — M22 x 1.5 — — —
151) — M22 x 1.5 — — — —
16 — — M24 x 1.5 M24 x 1.5 G 5/8 A6) —
181) — M26 x 1.5 — — — —
192) — — — — — G 3/4 B
20 — — M30 x 2 M28 x 1.5 G 3/4 A —
221) — M30 x 2 — — — —
25 — — M36 x 2 M35 x 1.5 G1A G1B
281) — M36 x 2 — — — —
30 — — M42 x 2 M40 x 1.5 G 1-1/4 A —
322) — — — — — G 1-1/4 B
351) — M42 x 2 — — — —
38 — — M52 x 2 M48 x 1.5 G 1-1/2 A G 1-1/2 B
421) — M52 x 2 — — — —
50 — — — — G2A G2B
Thread Type ISO 261 ISO 263 Metric screws: ISO 261 ISO 261
Metric Fine ANSI B1.1, Unified Inch screws: ISO 263
ISO No. 6149 11926 6162 6164
SAE No. J2244 J1926 J518 (covers inch —
screws only)
DIN No. 3852-3 Form “W” — — —
JIS No. — — B8363 (covers flange —
head only)
BSI No. — — — —
Current use Gaining use in U.S. Widely used in North Widely used throughout Mainly used in Germany.
and western Europe. America. Limited use the world. Limited use elsewhere.
Widely used in former in the rest of the world.
Soviet block countries.
1) Per ISO 261 tolerance class 6H. Tap drill per ISO 2306 class 6H.
2) Spotface diameter with identification ridge.
3) Spotface diameter without identification ridge. Port to be identified by marking “metric” next to it or “ISO 6149-1 Metric” on
component name plate.
4) Reference only. Connecting hole application may require a different size.
5) Tap drill depths given require use of a bottoming tap to produce the specified full thread lengths.
Where standard taps are used, increase tap drill depths accordingly.
6) Preferred for diagnostic port applications.
7) For cartridge valve cavity applications only.
8) 90 durometer nitrile is standard for hydraulic applications.
NOTE: For port tapping tools, see pages N52 and N53. See page A45 for assembly torques.
Port Detail — SAE J1926-1 — SAE Straight Thread O-ring Port (ISO 11926-1)
(Conforms to MS16142. Does NOT conform to MS33649.) A
UN/UNF Threads
Nominal Tube OD1) Thread Size d2 dia.3) d3 dia. d4 dia. d5 dia.4) L1 L25) L33), 6) L4 Z
Nom2) Inch Metric ANSI B1.1 Full
SAE (ISO 263) min. min. +0.13 +0.4 min. max. Thread ±1° Parker
Dash -0.00 -0.0 min. O-ring
Size (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) deg Size7)
-2 1/8 —- 5/16-24 UNF-2B 17 1.6 11 9.1 1.9 12.0 1.6 10.0 12° 3-902
-3 3/16 4 3/8-24 UNF-2B 19 3.2 13 10.7 1.9 12.0 1.6 10.0 12° 3-903
-4 1/4 6 7/16-20 UNF-2B 21 4.4 15 12.4 2.4 14.0 1.6 11.5 12° 3-904
-5 5/16 8 1/2-20 UNF-2B 23 6.0 16 14.0 2.4 14.0 1.6 11.5 12° 3-905
-6 3/8 10 9/16-18 UNF-2B 25 7.5 18 15.6 2.5 15.5 1.6 12.7 12° 3-906
-8 1/2 12 3/4-16 UNF-2B 30 10.0 22 20.6 2.5 17.5 2.4 14.3 15° 3-908
-10 5/8 14, 15, 16 7/8-14 UNF-2B 34 12.5 26 23.9 2.5 20.0 2.4 16.7 15° 3-910
-12 3/4 18, 20 1 1/16-12 UN-2B 41 16.0 32 29.2 2.5 23.0 2.4 19.0 15° 3-912
-14 7/8 22 1 3/16-12 UN-2B 45 18.0 35 32.3 3.3 23.0 2.4 19.0 15° 3-914
-16 1 25, 28 1 5/16-12 UN-2B 49 21.0 38 35.5 3.3 23.0 3.2 19.0 15° 3-916
-20 1 1/4 30, 32, 35 1 5/8-12 UN-2B 58 27.0 48 43.5 3.3 23.0 3.2 19.0 15° 3-920
-24 1 1/2 38, 42 1 7/8-12 UN-2B 65 33.0 54 49.8 3.3 23.0 3.2 19.0 15° 3-924
-32 2 50 2 1/2-12 UN-2B 88 45.0 70 65.7 3.3 23.0 3.2 19.0 15° 3-932
NOTE: For port tapping tools, see page N50. For assembly torques see page A41 and A42.
1/2 13 M8 x 1.25 12.5 5/16 - 18 24 38.1 54.9 53.1 17.5 46 13 19 19 x 3.55 2-210
3/4 19 M10 x 1.5 16.5 3/8 - 16 22 47.6 65.8 64.3 22.3 52 14 22 25 x 3.55 2-214
1 25 M10 x 1.5 14.5 3/8 - 16 22 52.4 70.6 69.1 26.2 59 16 22 32.5 x 3.55 2-219
1 1/4 32 M10 x 1.5 16.5 7/16 - 14 28 58.7 80.3 78.5 30.2 73 144) 24 37.5 x 3.55 2-222
1 1/2 38 M12 x 1.75 19.5 1/2 - 13 27 69.9 94.5 93.0 35.7 83 16 25 47.5 x 3.55 2-225
2 51 M12 x 1.75 19.5 1/2 - 13 27 77.8 103.1 100.1 42.9 97 16 26 56 x 3.55 2-228
2 1/2 64 M12 x 1.75 21.5 1/2 - 13 30 88.9 115.8 112.8 50.8 109 19 38 69 x 3.55 2-232
3 76 M16 x 2 28.5 5/8 - 11 30 106.4 136.7 133.4 61.9 131 22 41 85 x 3.55 2-237
3 1/2 89 M16 x 2 28.5 5/8 - 11 33 120.7 153.9 150.9 69.9 140 22 28 97.5 x 3.55 2-241
4 102 M16 x 2 25.5 5/8 - 11 30 130.2 163.6 160.3 77.8 152 25 35 112 x 3.55 2-245
5 127 M16 x 2 27.5 5/8 - 11 33 152.4 182.6 185.7 92.1 181 28 41 136 x 3.55 2-253
1/2 13 M8 x 1.25 14.5 5/16 - 18 21 40.5 57.2 55.6 18.2 48 16 22 19 x 3.55 2-210
3/4 19 M10 x 1.5 16.5 3/8 - 16 24 50.8 72.1 70.6 23.8 60 19 28 25 x 3.55 2-214
1 25 M12 x 1.75 21.5 7/16 - 14 27 57.2 81.8 80.3 27.8 70 24 33 32.5 x 3.55 2-219
1 1/4 32 M12 x 1.75 18.5 1/2 - 13 25 66.6 96.0 94.5 31.8 78 27 38 37.5 x 3.55 2-222
1 1/2 38 M16 x 2 25.5 5/8 - 11 35 79.3 114.3 111.3 36.5 95 30 43 47.5 x 3.55 2-225
2 51 M20 x 2.5 33.5 3/4 - 10 38 96.8 134.9 131.8 44.5 114 37 52 56 x 3.55 2-228
Port Detail — ISO 1179-11) — Flat Face Port with British Standard Pipe,
Parallel (BSPP) Threads A
(DIN 3852, Part 2)
ISO 228-1 “G” Threads
Retaining
Ring
Locknut
Back-Up
Washer
D3
45°
L1 Max.
Ra 3.2 Bonded
Washer
Bonded Washer
(e.g. Dowty) Seal
Min. Full
L2 Thread
Thread
Pitch Dia.
Metal-to-Metal
Seal
Special Elastomeric O-Ring with Cutting Face Bonded Washer
Seal Ring Retaining Ring Seal Type “B” Seal
Seal Type “E” Types “G” & “H”
Port Detail — ISO 9974-1 — Flat Face Port with Metric Threads
(DIN 3852, Part 1)
Metric ISO261, “M” Thread
Retaining
Ring
Locknut
Back Up
X Washer
Y Z
Cutting
EOlastic O-Ring O-Ring Face
Seal Ring
D4
D3
45°
Ra 3.2
W A
L1 L2 Min. Full
Max. Thread
A
Thread
Pitch Dia.
X Y Z
Metal-To-Metal
Seal
Special Elastomeric O-Ring with Cutting Face
Seal Ring Retaining Ring Seal Type B
Seal Type E Types G & H 3)
(See Note 1)
Female NPTF
Male BSPT
Female BSPT
Notes:
1) Ports are in accordance with the standards listed below:
SAE J1926-1, ISO 6149-1, NPTF-SAE J476 and BSPP-ISO 1179-1
2) The pressure range covering all the sizes shown is 1000 to 5000 PSI.
3) Stud ends are in accordance with the standards listed below:
SAE J1926-3, ISO 6149-3, NPTF-SAE J476, and BSPP-ISO1179-3 light (L) series or ISO 1179-4
4) Not recommended for leak free performance in hydraulic systems in any size for shape fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) and in sizes larger than
3/4-14 for straight fittings.
5) Flow diameters shown are lower of those in ISO 1179-3 light (L) series and ISO 1179-4.
6) Not covered in ISO standard.
Table A18 — Tube to Port Pairing for Medium Pressure Applications
Notes:
1) Ports are in accordance with the standards listed below.
SAE J1926-1, ISO 6149-1, NPTF-SAE J476 and BSPP-ISO 1179-1
2) Pressure range covering all sizes shown is 2500 to 9000 PSI.
3) Stud ends are in accordance with the standards listed below:
SAE J1926-2, ISO 6149-2, NPTF-SAE J476, and BSPP-1179-2 heavy (S) series.
4) Not recommended for leak-free performance in hydraulic systems in any size for shape fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) and in sizes larger
than 3/4-14 for straight fittings.
5) Not covered in SAE J1926-2.
Table A19 — Tube to Port Pairing for High Pressure Applications
Protective Coatings on Steel Table A21 describes several common tube types with their
recommended operating temperature ranges, general applica-
Protective coatings such as electroplated zinc and cadmium1) tion, and fitting compatibility. Based on the fluid system param-
and zinc phosphate are usually applied to steel fittings for eters and media, select the appropriate tube type.
extending their useful service life in corrosive environments.
Cadmium and zinc corrode sacrificially, protecting the steel If media and/or service environment is different from the
substrate from normal atmospheric rusting due to the common commonly used ones listed in the general application column,
presence of oxygen, moisture and acidic gases. They are, please consult the Fluid Compatibility chart on the following
however, rapidly attacked by many fluids including those page or contact the Tube Fittings Division.
containing acidic hydrogen and reactive fluorine, chlorine, Caution: When working with highly corrosive
bromine, iodine, and nitrogen. Zinc plating will further be media, always consult the Tube Fittings Division.
attacked by strong bases or water with pH > 12. Zinc reacts
with glycol based fire resistant fluids and forms a gelati-
nous compound that can plug up filters and be harmful
otherwise, in a system with many zinc plated tube and
hose fittings. Steel fittings with zinc phosphate coating or
stainless steel fittings, along with brass fittings in low pressure
applications, are viable options.
The other option is to run the fluid through the system, without
components with moving parts in it, with an auxiliary power
source, to generate and flush the gelatinous compound. Then
re-connect all components, change filters and charge the
system with new fluid.
Zinc phosphate coatings protect steel by covering its surface
and will retard rusting as long as the inhibiting barrier is not
broken.
Caution: Where low toxicity and low corrosion are
required, as in food or beverage applications, steel
coated with any form of zinc or other protective coat-
ings is not recommended.
Notes:
1) Cadmium is not allowed by SAE and ISO stardards for general
industrial and commercial use. Some military applications still
require cadmium plating. These requirements are met with
special (non-standard) processing at extra cost.
1) For highly corrosive media or service environment, contact the Tube Fittings Division.
2) Requires different assembly procedure. Contact the Tube Fittings Division.
3) Low temperature limit for stainless steel Ferulok fittings is -20°F (-30°C).
4) For brazing only. Grade 4130 not recommended with Parflange process.
5) For use with Parflange process only. Not recommended with brazing.
6) Use depends on specific application. Contact the Tube Fittings Division.
7) Applies to tube material.
8) Comparable specifications to SAE.
Nickel (active)
60 Ni-15 Cr (active)
80 Ni-20 Cr (active)
Hastelloy B (active)
Naval brass (CA 464), Yellow brass (CA 268)
Direction of attack
Determining Tube Size Step 2: Determine Tube O.D. and Wall Thickness
for Hydraulic Systems Using Table A30, determine the tube O.D. and wall thickness
combination that satisfies the following two conditions:
Proper tube material, type and size for a given application and A. Has recommended design pressure equal to or higher
type of fitting is critical for efficient and trouble free operation of than maximum operating pressure.
the fluid system. Selection of proper tubing involves choosing B. Provides tube I.D. equal to or greater than required flow
the right tube material, and determining the optimum tube size diameter determined earlier.
(O.D. and wall thickness).
Design pressure values in Table A30 are based on the severity
Proper sizing of the tube for various parts of a hydraulic system of service rating “A” (design factor of 4) in Table A26, and
results in an optimum combination of efficient and cost effec- temperature derating factor of 1 in Table A27.
tive performance.
If more severe operating conditions are involved, the values in
A tube that is too small causes high fluid velocity, which has Table A30 should be multiplied by appropriate derating factors
many detrimental effects. In suction lines, it causes cavitation from Tables A26 and A27 before determining the tube O.D. and
which starves and damages pumps. In pressure lines, it causes wall thickness combination. Contact the Tube Fittings Division
high friction losses and turbulence, both resulting in high when in doubt.
pressure drops and heat generation. High heat accelerates
wear in moving parts and rapid aging of seals and hoses, all Allowable design stress levels and formula used to arrive at the
resulting in reduced component life. High heat generation also design pressure values are given in the following chart. Values
means wasted energy, and hence, low efficiency. in Table A24 are for fully annealed tubing.
Too large of a tube increases system cost. Thus, optimum tube Material Allowable Design Stress for
sizing is very critical. The following is a simple procedure for and Type Design Factor of 4 at 72 Degrees F
sizing the tubes.
Steel C-1010 12,500 PSI
Step 1: Determine Required Flow Diameter Stainless Steel
18,800 PSI
304 & 316
Use Table A29 to determine recommended flow diameter for Alloy Steel C-4130 18,800 PSI
the required flow rate and type of line.
Copper, K or Y 6,000 PSI
The table is based on the following recommended flow veloci-
ties: Aluminum 6061-T6 10,500 PSI
OR
Tube I.D. (in.) = 0.64
Flow in GPM
Velocity in ft./sec. P=S (
D2 - d2
D2 + d2 )where:
For thin wall tubes (D/T ≥ 10) the following formula may be
Used: P = 2ST/D
B (Severe)
Severe hydraulic shocks and
6.00 0.67
2. Sizing the Tube: From Table A29, the recommended flow
mechanical strain. diameters for various lines for 10 GPM flow rate are: 0.405
C (Hazardous)
Hazardous application with
8.00 0.50
for pressure line, 0.639 for return line, and 1.012 for
severe service conditions. suction line.
Table A26 — Severity of Service Design and Derating Factors Now, using Table A30, we need to find tubes with inside
The design factor is generally applied to ultimate strength of diameters (I.D.) equal to or larger than the above flow
material (or burst pressure of tubing) to provide a measure of diameters, and wall thicknesses appropriate for design
safety against the unknowns in material and operating condi- pressures of 3500 psi minimum for the pressure line and
tions. The derating factors listed here should be applied directly about 500 psi for return and suction lines. Since derating
to the design pressure values in Table A30 to arrive at maxi- factors for Severity of Service (Table A26) and Max.
mum recommended working pressures (i.e., multiply values in Operating Temperature (Table A27) are both 1, design
Table A30 by these derating factors). pressure values in Table A30 do not need to be reduced.
Matching tube I.D.s and design pressures in Table A30 for
Besides severity of service, high operating temperature also above conditions, we find:
reduces allowable working pressure of the tubing. Tempera-
ture derating factors for various tube materials are given in A) For the pressure line, we would choose 5/8" O.D. X
Table A27. Where applicable, derating factors for severity of .083" wall tubing. The .095" and .109" wall tubes
service and temperature should be applied to the design would also be satisfactory if .083" wall is not readily
pressure values in Table A30 to arrive at the maximum recom- available.
mended working pressure. B) For the return line, either 3/4" X .035" or 3/4" X .049"
would meet the requirements. If Ferulok fittings are
Example: being used, we will need to go to 3/4" X .065" because
Combined derating factor for 316SS tubing for B (severe) .065" is the smallest wall thickness recommended for
service and 500° F. operation is .67 X .9 = .603 3/4" O.D. tubing used with Ferulok fittings in Table
Tube Selection Example: A14. This reduces the flow diameter about 3% below
the recommended value, but is still in the acceptable
Maximum Steel Stainless range. The alternative is to go to 7/8" O.D. X .072" wall
Operating C-1010 Steel Monel tubing, which is way too large.
Temperature and Aluminum
(degrees F) C-4130 304 316 Copper 6061-T6 Type 400
100 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Steel
150 1.00 0.91 1.00 0.85 1.00 0.97 Steel Alloy Steel
200 1.00 0.84 1.00 0.80 1.00 0.94 Tube Material St. Steel Steel St. Steel Copper
250 1.00 0.79 1.00 0.80 0.94 0.91 Copper St. Steel Copper Aluminum
300 1.00 0.75 1.00 0.78 0.80 0.88 Size Aluminum Monel Monel Plastics
350 0.99 0.72 0.99 0.67 0.60 0.86
SAE SAE SAE O-ring
400 0.98 0.69 0.97 0.50 0.43 0.85
500 0.96 0.65 0.90 0.84 O.D. Dash 37° Flare Flareless Face Seal
600 0.61 0.85 0.84 Inches Number Triple-Lok Ferulok Seal-Lok 1) Intru-Lok
700 0.59 0.82 0.84 1/8 -2 .010 - .035 .010 - .035 — .012 - .028
800 0.57 0.80 0.83 3/16 -3 .010 - .035 .020 - .049 — .012 - .035
900 0.54 0.78 1/4 -4 .020 - .065 .028 - .065 .020 - .083 .020 - .049
1000 0.52 0.77 5/16 -5 .020 - .065 .028 - .065 .020 - .095 .020 - .065
1100 0.47 0.62 3/8 -6 .020 - .065 .035 - .095 .020 - .109 .028 - .065
1200 0.32 0.37 1/2 -8 .028 - .083 .049 - .120 .028 - .148 .035 - .083
Table A27 — Temperature Derating Factors* for Tubes 5/8 -10 .035 - .095 .058 - .120 .035 - .134 .035 - .083
* The derating factors are based on allowable design stress 3/4 -12 .035 - .109 .065 - .120 .035 - .148 .035 - .095
7/8 -14 .035 - .109 .072 - .120 — .049 - .095
values at various temperatures per ASME B31.1 code for 1 -16 .035 - .120 .083 - .148 .035 - .188 .049 - .120
pressure piping (1986). 1 1/4 -20 .049 - .120 .095 - .188 .049 - .220
1 1/2 -24 .049 - .120 .095 - .220 .049 - .250
To select tube material and tube sizes for pressure, return and 2 -32 .058 - .134 .095 - .220 .065 - .220
suction lines for a hydraulic power unit with the following
operating parameters known: 1) Brazing to attach sleeve can be used for all wall thicknesses. For
flanging tool availability, see page N28.
Type of fluid: Petroleum base hydraulic fluid
Operating temperature range: -20° to +140°F. Table A28 — Recommended “Min./Max” Tube Wall Thickness
for Common Fittings
Maximum operating pressure: 3500 psi
C) For the suction line, we can use any one of the
Maximum flow rate through each line: 10 GPM following tubes: 1-1/4" O.D. X .049" to .083" wall tube
Severity of service: A (normal) for Triple-Lok or Seal-Lok fittings and 1-1/4" O.D. X
.095" wall tube for Ferulok fittings.
One final consideration in choosing the right wall
thickness for tubing is bending. If bending without the
use of a mandrel is desired, then wall thickness
of less than 7% of tube O.D. should not be used.
Maximum Recommended Flow Diameter in Inches Maximum Recommended Flow Diameter in Millimeters
Flow Rate Pressure Suction Flow Rate Pressure Suction
GPM Lines Return Lines Lines LPM* Lines Return Lines Lines
0.25 0.064 0.101 0.160 1 1.670 2.640 4.180
0.50 0.091 0.143 0.226 2 2.362 3.734 5.911
0.75 0.111 0.175 0.277 3 2.893 4.573 7.240
1.00 0.128 0.202 0.320 4 3.340 5.280 8.360
1.25 0.143 0.226 0.358 5 3.734 5.903 9.347
1.50 0.157 0.247 0.392 6 4.091 6.467 10.239
1.75 0.169 0.267 0.423 7 4.418 6.985 11.059
2.00 0.181 0.286 0.453 8 4.723 7.467 11.823
2.50 0.202 0.319 0.506 9 5.010 7.920 12.540
3.00 0.222 0.350 0.554 10 5.281 8.348 13.218
3.50 0.239 0.378 0.599 12 5.785 9.145 14.480
4.00 0.256 0.404 0.640 14 6.249 9.878 15.640
4.50 0.272 0.429 0.679 16 6.680 10.560 16.720
5.00 0.286 0.452 0.716 18 7.085 11.201 17.734
5.50 0.300 0.474 0.750 20 7.468 11.806 18.694
6.00 0.314 0.495 0.784 22 7.833 12.383 19.606
6.50 0.326 0.515 0.816 24 8.181 12.933 20.478
7.00 0.339 0.534 0.847 26 8.515 13.461 21.314
7.50 0.351 0.553 0.876 28 8.837 13.970 22.118
8.00 0.362 0.571 0.905 30 9.147 14.460 22.895
8.50 0.373 0.589 0.933 32 9.447 14.934 23.646
9.00 0.384 0.606 0.960 34 9.738 15.394 24.373
9.50 0.395 0.623 0.986 36 10.020 15.840 25.080
10.00 0.405 0.639 1.012 38 10.295 16.274 25.767
11.00 0.425 0.670 1.061 40 10.562 16.697 26.437
12.00 0.443 0.700 1.109 45 11.203 17.710 28.040
13.00 0.462 0.728 1.154 50 11.809 18.668 29.557
14.00 0.479 0.756 1.197 55 12.385 19.579 31.000
15.00 0.496 0.782 1.239 60 12.936 20.449 32.378
16.00 0.512 0.808 1.280 65 13.464 21.284 33.700
17.00 0.528 0.833 1.319 70 13.972 22.088 34.972
18.00 0.543 0.857 1.358 75 14.463 22.863 36.200
19.00 0.558 0.880 1.395 80 14.937 23.613 37.387
20.00 0.572 0.903 1.431 85 15.397 24.340 38.538
22.00 0.600 0.947 1.501 90 15.843 25.045 39.655
24.00 0.627 0.990 1.568 95 16.277 25.732 40.742
26.00 0.653 1.030 1.632 100 16.700 26.400 41.800
28.00 0.677 1.069 1.693 110 17.515 27.689 43.840
30.00 0.701 1.106 1.753 120 18.294 28.920 45.790
32.00 0.724 1.143 1.810 130 19.041 30.101 47.659
34.00 0.746 1.178 1.866 140 19.760 31.237 49.458
36.00 0.768 1.212 1.920 150 20.453 32.333 51.194
38.00 0.789 1.245 1.973 160 21.124 33.394 52.873
40.00 0.810 1.278 2.024 170 21.774 34.421 54.501
42.00 0.830 1.309 2.074 180 22.405 35.419 56.081
44.00 0.849 1.340 2.123 190 23.019 36.390 57.617
46.00 0.868 1.370 2.170 200 23.617 37.335 59.114
48.00 0.887 1.399 2.217 220 24.770 39.158 61.999
50.00 0.905 1.428 2.263 240 25.872 40.899 64.756
55.00 0.949 1.498 2.373 260 26.928 42.569 67.400
60.00 0.991 1.565 2.479 280 27.944 44.176 69.945
65.00 1.032 1.629 2.580 300 28.925 45.726 72.400
70.00 1.071 1.690 2.677 320 29.874 47.226 74.774
75.00 1.109 1.749 2.771 340 30.793 48.679 77.075
80.00 1.145 1.807 2.862 360 31.686 50.090 79.310
85.00 1.180 1.862 2.950 380 32.554 51.463 81.483
90.00 1.214 1.916 3.036 400 33.400 52.800 83.600
95.00 1.248 1.969 3.119 450 35.426 56.003 88.671
100.00 1.280 2.020 3.200 500 37.342 59.032 93.468
110.00 1.342 2.119 3.356 550 39.165 61.913 98.030
120.00 1.402 2.213 3.505 600 40.906 64.667 102.389
130.00 1.459 2.303 3.649 650 42.577 67.307 106.570
140.00 1.515 2.390 3.786 700 44.184 69.848 110.592
150.00 1.568 2.474 3.919 750 45.735 72.299 114.474
160.00 1.619 2.555 4.048 800 47.235 74.670 118.228
170.00 1.669 2.634 4.172
180.00 1.717 2.710 4.293
190.00 1.764 2.784 4.411
200.00 1.810 2.857 4.525
Table A29 — Recommended Flow Diameters
* LPM = Liters Per Minute
Plumbing and
Assembly Hints A
Even after choosing the appropriate type fitting for your appli-
cation, there are certain instances when a particular style has
advantages over others.
Fig. A7 — Metric Sleeve Fig. A8 — Long Elbow Fig. A11 — Requires: Fig. A12 — Requires: Larger
Adapts Metric Tube to (CC5L) Stacks Above Minimum swing clearance, swing clearance, more
Standard Seal-Lok Regular Elbow (C5L) simple adapter, and more expensive adapter, and less
expensive tube or hose expensive tube or hose
assembly. assembly. Results in more
compact assembly. Good for
tight quarters.
Triple-Lok Fittings
Straight Shape
Nominal
Tube
O.D. A F G U
1/8 0.07 0.19 0.12 0.22
3/16 0.08 0.25 0.12 0.25
1/4 0.09 0.19 0.17 0.33
5/16 0.08 0.30 0.11 0.36
3/8 0.08 0.28 0.19 0.40
1/2 0.12 0.31 0.19 0.51
5/8 0.13 0.38 0.27 0.58
3/4 0.15 0.36 0.25 0.72
7/8 0.15 0.38 0.31 0.79
1 0.15 0.34 0.41 0.87
1 1/4 0.20 0.34 0.39 1.15
1 1/2 0.18 0.50 0.55 1.30
2 0.28 0.55 0.53 1.66
Table A32 — Triple-Lok Fitting Envelope
Dimensions
Ferulok Fittings
Straight Shape Nominal
Tube
O.D. A B U
1/8 0.19 0.31 0.22
3/16 0.23 0.34 0.25
1/4 0.23 0.42 0.33
5/16 0.25 0.42 0.36
3/8 0.25 0.47 0.40
1/2 0.31 0.50 0.51
5/8 0.35 0.53 0.58
3/4 0.35 0.56 0.72
7/8 0.35 0.53 0.79
1 0.42 0.66 0.87
1 1/4 0.42 0.72 1.15
1 1/2 0.49 0.72 1.30
2 0.49 0.84 1.66
Table A33 — Ferulok Fitting Envelope
Dimensions
Routing of Lines
Routing of lines is probably the most difficult yet most signifi-
cant of these system design considerations. Proper routing Fig. A20 — Correct Routing Fig. A21 — Incorrect Routing
involves getting a connecting line from one point to another
through the most logical path.
Always try to leave fitting joints as accessible as possible. Hard
to reach joints are hard to assemble and tighten properly.
Inaccessible joints are also more difficult and time consuming
to service.
The most logical path should have the following characteris-
tics:
• Avoid excessive strain on joint — A strained joint will
eventually leak. (See Figures A14 through A21.)
• Allow for expansion and contraction — Use a “U” Fig. A22 — U-Bend Allowing Expansion and Contraction
bend or a hose in long lines to allow for expansion and
contraction. (See Figure A22.)
• Allow for motion under load — Even some apparently
rigid systems do move under load. (See Figure A23.)
• Get around obstructions without using excessive
amount of 90° bends — Pressure drop due to one 90°
bend is greater than that due to two 45° bends. (See
Figures A24 and A25.)
• Keep tube lines away from components that require
regular maintenance. (See Figures A26 and A27.)
• Have a neat appearance and allow for easy trouble-
shooting, maintenance and repair. (See Figures A28 Fig. A23 — Bent Tube Allowing for Motion Under Load
and A29.)
Fig. A14 — Correct Routing Fig. A15 — Incorrect Routing Fig. 24 — Correct
Fig. A16 — Correct Routing Fig. A17 — Incorrect Routing Fig. A25 — Incorrect
Fig. A30 — Recommended Clamping for Dampening Vibration Note: See bulletin 4306-B5 for detailed bending instructions.
3) Tube End Preparation
The tube end preparation depends on the style of fitting being
Tube A B C used. For example, Triple-Lok fittings require flaring, Ferulok
O.D. (in.) (ft.) (in.) requires pre-setting and Seal-Lok requires brazing or flanging.
1/4"
A) Flaring
5/16" 2" 3' 4"
3/8" I) Vise block and flaring pin — 37° flare (page N30)
1/2" — impact type flaring tool for copper, aluminum,
fully annealed steel and stainless steel. Requires
5/8"
separate set for each tubing size — 1/4" O.D.
3/4" 4" 5' 8"
through 1-1/2" O.D.
7/8"
1"
II) 210A combination flaring tool — 37° flare (page
N30) — impact type flaring tool for copper, alumi-
1 1/4"
num, fully annealed steel and stainless steel.
1 1/2" 6" 7' 12"
Flares 7 sizes — 1/8" O.D. through 5/8" O.D.
2"
Table A34 — Recommended Tube
Clamp Spacing
SAE, ISO and JIS Adjustable End SAE J1926 with Triple-Lok and Ferulok Adjustable Fittings
Assembly SAE
Dash
Thread
Size
Assembly Torque (+10% -0) A
Size (UN/UNF) in. lbs. ft. lbs. N-m
2 5/16 - 24 60 5 7
3 3/8 - 24 120 10 13.5
4 7/16 - 20 155 13 17.5
5 1/2 - 20 250 21 28
6 9/16 - 18 300 25 34
8 3/4 - 16 480 40 55
Fig. A33 — Fitting with 10 7/8 - 14 — 60 80
Adjustable Straight 12 1 1/16 - 12 — 75 100
Thread O-ring End
14 1 3/16 - 12 — 100 135
16 1 5/16 - 12 — 110 150
20 1 5/8 - 12 — 215 290
24 1 7/8 - 12 — 240 325
32 2 1/2 - 12 — 310 420
Table A35 — Port End Assembly Torques for SAE J1926 Studs
with Triple-Lok and Ferulok Adjustable Fittings
Table A36 — Port End Assembly Torques for SAE J1926 Studs
with Seal-Lok Fittings
Fig. A36 — Fitting Backed Fig. A37— Fitting Tightened
Off for Alignment in Final Position Note: Always lubricate threads and mating surfaces. Values
in chart are for steel fittings in steel ports. For stainless steel
fittings, use upper limit of torque range. For brass fittings,
3. Lubricate O-ring with light coat of system fluid or compat- decrease torque by multiplying value given in table by 0.65.
ible oil.
4. Back off lock nut as far as possible. Make sure back-up For ISO 6149 port assembly torques, see Table A42.
washer is not loose and is pushed up as far as possible.
For JIS B2351 port assembly torques, contact Tube Fittings
5. Screw fitting into port until the back-up washer contacts Division.
the face of the port. Light wrenching may be necessary.
6. To align the tube end of fitting to accept incoming tube or
hose assembly, unscrew by required amount, but not
more than one full turn.
7. Using two wrenches, hold fitting in desired position and
tighten locknut to the appropriate torque value shown in
the appropriate Assembly Torque table.
8. Inspect to ensure that O-ring is not pinched and back-up
washer seats flat on face of port.
SAE, ISO and JIS Non-Adjustable SAE J1926 with Straight Thread O-Ring Plugs
SAE Thread Assembly Torque (+10% -0)
End Assembly (Straight Fitting) Dash Size Hollow Hex Head (HP5ON) Hex Head (P5ON)
Size (UN/UNF) in. lbs. ft. lbs. N-m in. lbs. ft. lbs. N-m
2 5/16 - 24 30 2.5 3.5 85 7 9.5
3 3/8 - 24 55 4.5 6 155 13 17.5
4 7/16 - 20 120 10 13.5 300 25 35
5 1/2 - 20 170 14 19 360 30 40
6 9/16 - 18 410 34 46 410 34 46
8 3/4 - 16 — 60 80 — 60 80
10 7/8 - 14 — 100 135 — 100 135
12 1 1/16 - 12 — 135 185 — 135 185
14 1 3/16 - 12 — 175 235 — 175 235
16 1 5/16 - 12 — 200 270 — 200 270
Fig. A38 — Straight Fitting Assembled to SAE Port 20 1 5/8 - 12 — 250 340 — 250 340
24 1 7/8 - 12 — 305 415 — 305 415
32 2 1/2 - 12 — 375 510 — 375 510
1. Inspect components to ensure that male and female port
threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, and Table A38 — Port Assembly Torques for SAE J1926 Straight
Thread O-ring Plugs
scratches, or any foreign material.
2. If O-ring is not pre-installed to fitting port end, install proper Note: Always lubricate threads and mating surfaces. Values
size O-ring. in chart are for steel fittings in steel ports. For stainless steel
3. Lubricate O-ring with light coating of system fluid or fittings, use upper limit of torque range. For brass fittings,
compatible oil. decrease torque by multiplying value given in table by 0.65.
4. Screw fitting into port until the hex flat contacts the port
face. Light wrenching may be necessary.
5. Tighten to given torque for the size from appropriate table. Pipe Thread Ports
Sealant/Lubricants assist in sealing and provide lubrication Caution: More than two turns of tape may cause
during assembly, reducing the potential for galling. Pipe thread distortion or cracking of the port.
sealants are available in various forms such as dry pre-applied, 3. Screw the connector into the port to the finger tight posi-
tape, paste and anaerobic liquid. tion.
4. Wrench tighten the connector to the appropriate T.F.F.T.
Pre-applied sealants, such as “Vibraseal” (registered trade-
values shown in Table A39, making sure that the tube end
mark of Loctite Corporation) and powdered PTFE are usually
of a shaped connector is aligned to receive the incoming
applied to connectors by the manufacturer. Connectors with
tube or hose assembly. Never back off (loosen) pipe
some of these sealants may be remade a few times without
threaded connectors to achieve alignment.
needing additional sealant. Vibraseal may also help reduce
loosening due to vibration. 5. If leakage persists after following the above steps, check
for damaged threads and total number of threads en-
PTFE tape, if not applied properly, can contribute to system gaged.
contamination during assembly and disassembly. In addition,
because of PTFE’s high lubricity, fittings can be more easily If threads on the fitting are badly nicked or galled, replace the
over tightened; and it does not offer much resistance to fitting. If port threads are damaged, re-tap, if possible, or
loosening due to vibration. replace the component. If the port is cracked, replace the
component.
Paste sealants can also contribute to system contamination, if
not applied properly. They are also messy to work with; and Normally, the total number of threads engaged should be
some types require a cure period after component installation, between 3 1/2 and 6. Any number outside of this range
prior to system start up. indicates either under or over tightening of the joint or out of
tolerance threads. If the joint is under tightened, tighten it
Anaerobic liquids are available from several manufacturers further but no more than one full turn. If it is over tightened,
and perform sealing as well as thread locking functions. They check both threads, and replace the part which has out-of-
are applied to the connectors by the user and require a cure tolerance threads.
period prior to system start up. Some are soluble in common
hydraulic fluids and will not contaminate the system. For proper Pipe Thread Size
performance they need to be applied to clean and dry compo- NPTF T.F.F.T.
nents, carefully following the manufacturer’s directions. 1/8 - 27 2-3 Table A39 — Assembly
1/4 - 18 2-3 Turns From Finger
For proper application of the sealants see the following assem- 3/8 - 18 2-3 Tight (T.F.F.T) Values
bly section and follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. 1/2 - 14 2-3 For Steel, Stainless
Steel and Brass
3/4 - 14 2-3 Fittings
1 - 11 1/2 1.5 - 2.5
1 1/4 - 11 1/2 1.5 - 2.5
1 1/2 - 11 1/2 1.5 - 2.5
2 - 11 1/2 1.5 - 2.5
Large threaded port connections, such as SAE straight thread, Code 61 Flange Adapter Recommended Bolt Torque
require very high torque to assemble in high pressure applica-
Dash Flange Bolt Torque
tions. This makes assembly very difficult, especially where
wrench clearance is limited. Split flange adapters solve this Size Size Thread Size in. lbs. ft. lbs.
problem by dividing the hydraulic load among four bolts each 12 3/4 3/8-16 300 ± 50 25 ± 4.5
requiring much less torque and smaller wrench clearance. 16 1 3/8-16 375 ± 50 31 ± 4.5
20 1 1/4 7/16-14 488 ± 62 41 ± 5
The 4-Bolt Split Flange Adapter consists of four main compo-
24 1 1/2 1/2-13 625 ± 75 52 ± 6
nents: a body, an O-ring, two flange clamps and four bolts.
32 2 1/2-13 725 ± 75 60 ± 6
The four bolt port is simply a flow passage surrounded by a
pattern of four tapped holes for accepting the clamping bolts. Table A40 — Code 61 Bolt Size & Assembly Torques
The flat surface of the port compresses the O-ring contained in
the groove in the flange head when the clamp bolts are torqued Code 62 Flange Adapter Recommended Bolt Torque
down. The bolts, through the clamp halves, clamp down the
Dash Flange Bolt Torque
flange head on to the flat surface of the port compressing and
trapping the O-ring in the groove and leaving no gap for it to Size Size Thread Size in. lbs. ft. lbs.
extrude under pressure. The hydraulic pressure is thus sealed 12 3/4 3/8-16 300 ± 50 30 ± 4.5
by the compressed O-ring as long as the bolts are tightened 16 1 7/16-14 375 ± 50 46 ± 4.5
enough to maintain solid metal to metal contact between the 20 1 1/4 1/2-13 825 ± 75 69 ± 6
flange head at the outside diameter of the O-ring and the top of 24 1 1/2 5/8-11 1500 ± 100 125 ± 8
the port.
Table A41 — Code 62 Bolt Size & Assembly Torques
Assembly
1. Make sure sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks,
scratches or any foreign particles.
2. Lubricate the O-ring.
3. Position flange and clamp halves.
4. Place lock washers on bolts and bolt through clamp
halves.
5. Hand tighten bolts.
6. Torque bolts in diagonal sequence in small increments
to the appropriate torque level listed in Table A40 or
A41.
ISO 6149 Port Assembly JIS Parallel Pipe Thread O-Ring Port
ISO 6149 port and stud ends are similar in design to SAE (JIS B2351, Type “O”) Assembly A
straight thread port and stud ends, respectively. Therefore, the
assembly procedure for adjustable and non-adjustable stud The sealing concept of this O-ring port, shown on page A17, is
ends is the same as that for SAE straight thread ends shown the same as that of SAE straight thread O-ring port. Therefore,
on pages A41 and A42. the assembly procedure for the adjustable and non-adjustable
stud ends is the same as shown on pages A41 and A42.
ISO 6149 / DIN 3852-T3 Port Assembly — For assembly torques, please contact the Tube Fittings Divi-
Metric ISO Thread "M" sion.
3)
Assembly Torque (+10% -0)
ISO 6149-2 Stud Ends ISO 6149-3 Stud Ends ISO 1179 (BSPP, Flat Face) Port
(S-Series)
(Seal-Lok, EO &
(L-Series)
(Triple-Lok, EO, Ferulok
Assembly
Metric
Thread VSTI-OR Plugs) & Pipe Adapters) In ISO 1179 port, the sealing takes place, via several different
M Size N.m. ft. lbs. N.m. ft. lbs. sealing methods, on the top flat face of the port as seen on page
M8X1 10 7.5 8 6 A21. Assembly procedure for all non-adjustable stud ends is
M10X1 20 15 15 11 the same as the SAE non-adjustable stud end as shown on
M12X1.5 35 26 25 18
page A42, except for different sealing methods. The adjustable
stud ends (seal type “H”) can be assembled using the proce-
M14X1.5 45 33 35 26 dure shown on page A41. Recommended assembly torques
M16X1.5 55 41 40 30 are given in Table A43.
M18X1.5 70 52 45 33
M20X1.54) 80 59 — — ISO 9974 (Metric Parallel Thread, Flat
M22X1.5 100 74 60 44
Face) Port Assembly
M27X2 170 125 100 74
M30X21) 235 175 130 95 This port is similar to ISO 1179 port except with metric threads.
M33X2 310 230 160 120 It employs similar sealing methods as seen on page A22. Use
the same assembly procedure as ISO 1179. Assembly torques
M38X22) 320 235 185 135
are given in Table A44.
M42X2 330 145 210 155
M48X2 420 310 260 190
M60X2 500 370 315 230
ISO 1179-1 / DIN 3852-T2 Form X Port Assembly — BSPP Thread “G”
Assembly Torque Nm +10% -0
Non-Return Straight and
Valves Plugs Adjustable
Straight Male Stud Fittings RHV / RHZ Banjo Fittings VSTI-ED Fittings
O-Ring with
BSPP Form A Form B Form E Form E Form E Retaining Ring
Tube Thread for Sealing with Cutting with ED- with ED- with ED- and Bonded
Series O.D. G Size Washer Face Sealing Sealing WH / TH SWVE Sealing Washer
6 G 1/8A 9 18 18 18 18 18 13 18
8 G 1/4A 35 35 35 35 45 40 30 35
10 G 1/4A 35 35 35 35 45 40 35
12 G 3/8A 45 70 70 50 70 65 60 70
L 15 G 1/2A 65 140 90 85 120 90 80 90
18 G 1/2A 65 100 90 65 120 90 90
22 G 3/4A 90 180 180 140 230 125 140 180
28 G 1A 150 330 310 190 320 200 310
35 G 1 1/4A 240 540 450 360 540 450 450
42 G 1 1/2A 290 630 540 540 700 450 540
6 G 1/4A 35 55 55 45 45 40 35
8 G 1/4A 35 55 55 45 45 40 35
10 G 3/8A 45 90 80 60 70 65 70
12 G 3/8A 45 90 80 60 70 65 70
S 14 G 1/2A 65 150 115 145 120 90 90
16 G 1/2A 65 130 115 100 120 90 90
20 G 3/4A 90 270 180 145 230 125 180
25 G 1A 150 340 310 260 320 310
30 G 1 1/4A 240 540 450 360 540 450
38 G 1 1/2A 290 700 540 540 700 540
Note: Lubricate threads before assembly! Tightening torques are for steel fittings assembled in steel components.
Table A43 — Assembly Torques for ISO 1179-1 Port
ISO 9974-1 / DIN 3852-T1 Form X Port Assembly — Metric ISO Thread “M”
Assembly Torque Nm +10% -0
The following pressure drop charts were derived from actual The Tube Fittings part numbers are listed below the Pressure
test data and may be used as a guide for determining pressure Drop Chart to which they apply.
Examples:
Fig. A43 — Pressure Drop Chart for 90° Fittings or Branch Path Through a Tee or Cross Fitting (Triple-Lok)
*These pressure drop curves were established with Triple-Lok fittings. The pressure drop values can be adjusted for
other fittings of the same size by multiplying the value from the chart by the ratio of Triple-Lok flow diameter to that of
the other fitting, raised to the 4th power.
Example: Find pressure drop for 6C5L at 5 gallons per minute flow rate:
From the chart, the pressure drop for 6C5X is 10 psi.
Also, the ratio of 6C5X to 6C5L flow diameters is 0.297/0.264, or 1.125.
Therefore, the pressure drop for Seal-Lok = 10 x (1.125)4 = 16 psi.
Examples:
Fig. A44 — Pressure Drop Chart for Straight Fittings and Run Legs of Tees and Crosses (Triple-Lok)
Example:
Fig. A45 — Pressure Drop Chart for 45° Elbow Fittings (Triple-Lok)
Parker “P” appears on Fittings with the Parker Material is identified on the flat Heat code is stamped on
one wrench flat. “P” in a circle indicate opposite the Parker “P” on stain- the hex flat for heat traceable
metric flats. less steel and monel forgings. parts.
Carbon steel Stainless steel Monel ferrules Barstock fittings have the Parker The Parker “P” appears in a
ferrules have ferrules have a are marked with “P” and material symbol, for all circle, on parts with metric
no knurl. knurl and a “P” “NA1”. materials other than standard flats.
as shown. steel, marked on hex flats. Heat
code is stamped on one of the
flats of heat traceable parts.
Nuts
Triple-Lok Fittings Ferulok Fittings
Steel — Barstock Steel — Headed Steel — Barstock Steel — Headed
Parker “P” and size are Parker “P” and size are Parker “P”, size and name Parker “P”, size and name are
marked on flats. marked on back face of nut. are marked on hex flats. marked on back face
of nut.
Stainless, Brass and Monel Nuts Stainless and Monel Nuts
Parker “P”, material symbol and size are marked on the Barstock nuts: Parker “P”, material symbol and size are
flats of barstock nuts; and on the back face of headed marked on the flats of barstock nuts.
nuts. Heat code is marked on flats of stainless steel and Cold formed nuts: Parker “P” or “Parker” and 6BU-SS are
Monel barstock nuts. marked on the back face of stainless steel nuts.
Heat code is marked on flats of stainless steel and Monel
barstock nuts.
Fig. A45 — Marking and Identification (continued on the next page)
Seal-Lok Fittings
Steel — Barstock Seal-Lok Sleeves High Strength Steel — Barstock
Flange Style
INCH TUBING METRIC TUBING
Stainless
Parker “P”, material symbol, size,
heat code and name are marked on
the hex flats.
Fig. A45 (Cont'd.) — Marking and Identification
1) To be published. 2) Inactive.
3) Some Ferulok and Triple-Lok parts do not conform to MS518XX and MS515XX requirements under MIL-F-18866,
respectively. Please contact the Tube Fittings Division for conformance details.
1) Used in some pneumatic components where shortened thread depth is required because of lack of enough material
due to component size limitations.
Thread Designations and Standards for Threads Used in Fluid Connectors (Continued)
Abbreviation Description Applicable Std. A
Metric Threads
M Metric Screw Threads — M profile ISO 261
ANSI B1.13M
FED-STD-H28/21
M — Keg Metric Taper Threads (mainly used in Germany) DIN 158
British Standard
Pipe Threads
R (BSPT) British Standard Taper Pipe Threads, External BS 21
ISO 7/1
Rc (BSPT) British Standard Taper Pipe Threads, Internal BS 21
ISO 7/1
Rp or G (BSPP) British Standard Pipe (Parallel) Threads BS 2779
ISO 228/1
Japanese Standard
Pipe Threads
PF1) JIS Parallel Pipe Threads JIS B202
ISO 228/1
PT1) JIS Taper Pipe Threads JIS B203
ISO 7/1
PS JIS Parallel Internal Pipe Threads (to mate with PT threads) JIS B203
Table A48 (Cont'd) — Thread Designations and Standards for Threads Used in Fluid Connectors
1) PF and PT threads are functionally interchangeable with BSPP and BSPT threads, respectively.
These are old designations. They are being replaced with G (for PF) and R and Rc (for PT) as documents are revised.