FAQ
What size are hose fittings?
Different thread of hose fittings has different size representations.
How to tighten hose fittings?
Use two wrenches and force. When you need to tighten a hose fitting, the movable jaws of the wrench are pushed against the body of the wrench; do not hold your wrench in the wrong way. And always turn the movable wrench to the movable hawthorn.
Then tighten the hose fitting as much as you can until you feel it is hard to turn the wrench. The hydraulic hose will be well seized by the hydraulic hose coupling.
Can i use teflon tape on hose fittings?
Hydraulic fittings seals require good metal-metal or metal high-pressure gasket fit or o-ring, teflon tape will be pushed out at high pressure. So no need to use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
How do you install a hose fitting?
Crimped hose fittings need a hydraulic hose crimping machine, reusable hose fittings only require a wrench and vise to connect the hydraulic hose.
How to replace hose fittings?
1. Find which hydraulic hose is damaged.
2. Release the pressure
3. Take off the hydraulic hose assembly
4. Take off the fitting
5. Replace hydraulic fittings
What are the different types of hose fittings?
Hose fittings have different threads, such as JIC, Metric, NPT, ORFS, SAE, JIS, and so on.
How do I know what size hydraulic fittings I need?
You need to check if the hose fittings thread is tapered or parallel, then check pitch and size.
Can you use brass hydraulic fittings on hydraulics?
It is much softer than steel and brass has a much lower melting point. For this reason, brass fittings are mainly used in cool, low-pressure systems. However, brass does not spark. For this reason, brass fittings are widely used in automotive applications and fuel lines.
How to identify hydraulic fittings?
- Determine if the hydraulic fittings thread type is tapered or parallel
- Identify fitting ends and port hydraulic fittings
- Identify the sealing method
- Determine the pitch and size
Where to buy hydraulic fittings near me?
Topa hose fittings could sell all over the world. If you need hydraulic fittings, please contact us freely.