Custom Design hydraulic fittings

Choosing the right fitting Factory

1. Pressure Rating: due to the risk of leakage, JIC fittings and NPT threads are not recommended for high pressure or high vibration applications. Most OEMs use o-ring face seals and DIN metric fittings for higher pressure applications.

2. Availability: because JIC and NPT fittings have been in the field for years, they are more easily accessible, less costly and a viable solution for low pressure applications.

3. Reliability: NPT fittings have been favored in the field in the past because leaks can be fixed by simply tightening the fitting. This has led to cracked fittings which can cause much more damage if left uncorrected.