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Thread Identification
Fitting Size
Dash Size
Thread Size
Thread O.D.
Male
-04
-18
-06
NPT Fitting Guide
STEP 1: Inspect port and fitting to ensure that both
are free of contaminants and excessive burrs and nicks.
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NPT
NPT Assembly Instructions
NPT
-08
-14
NPT
-12
-14
1 NPT
-16
1-11
1 NPT
-20
1-11
1 NPT
-24
1-11
2 NPT
-32
2-11
Pipe thread fittings seal using a metal-to-metal connection. The metal of the male and female fittings deforms
during installation to create this seal. As a result, pipe
thread connections tend to leak after a connection is
made and then disassembled and re-assembled. If the
connection leaks after re-assembly, you may need to
replace one or more of the fittings. Continuing to
tighten the connection will not necessarily eliminate
the leak and can easily result in a split fitting or port.
Over-tightening the connection can easily split the
female portion of a pipe thread connection; this is
especially an issue when installing male pipe thread
fittings into cast iron ports on valves, motors, and
cylinders. Split ports are not covered by manufacturers
warranties!
Leaks can also result from vibration, thermal cycling
and from loads being supported by the connection (i.e.
using the fittings in the connection to support
mechanical loads).
Using a liquid thread sealant for NPT connections is
recommended over using Teflon tape. If using Teflon
tape, only use one-and-a-half wraps around the male
portion of the thread. Start two threads up from the
end of the male portion of the fitting. Keep in mind
that liquid thread sealant and Teflon tape are potential
contaminants to the hydraulic system.
Whenever possible, we highly recommend using SAE
O-ring fittings or JIC fittings. Both of these provide a
highly reliable, reusable connection. Since these
fittings dont rely on mechanical deformation to create
a seal, the risk of a broken fitting or port is virtually
eliminated.
STEP 2: Apply a stripe of an anaerobic liquid pipe
sealant around the male threads leaving the first two
threads uncovered. If no liquid sealant is available,
wrap Teflon tape 1-1/2 turns in a clockwise direction,
viewed from the pipe end, leaving the first two threads
uncovered.
CAUTION: Teflon tape and some pipe sealants are
destructive to hydraulic components. Always use
extreme caution and follow manufacturers recommendations for proper application of any sealant
in order to prevent contamination.
STEP 3: Screw finger tight into the port.
STEP 4: Wrench tighten the fitting to the correct
Turns Past Finger Tight position (See following table).
When installing elbows or tees, consider final orientation position as to not exceed the recommended TPFT.
A properly assembled fittings total thread engagement should be 3.5 to 6 turns.
CAUTION: Never back off an installed pipe fitting
to achieve proper alignment. Loosening installed
pipe fittings will corrupt the seal and contribute to
leakage and failure.
Torque installation of pipe fittings is not a recommended practice. Thread taper and quality, different
port and fitting materials, plating thickness and types,
varying thread sealants, orientation, and other factors
reduce the reliability of a torqued connection. If
torque installation is required, refer to the following
table for suggested torque values.
Dash Size
Turns Past
Finger Tight
Torque ft/lbs
-02
1.5 - 3.0
12
-04
1.5 - 3.0
25
-06
1.5 - 3.0
40
NPT
-08
1.5 - 3.0
54
NPT
-12
1.5 - 3.0
78
1 NPT
-16
1 - 2.5
112
1 NPT
-20
1 - 2.5
154
1 NPT
-24
1 - 2.5
211
2 NPT
-32
1 - 2.5
300
Fitting Size
NPT
REV 111209
-12
-24
-20
ORFS (O-Ring Face Seal)
-14
-32
JIC 37 / SAE O-Ring
-32
NPT / BSPT / BSPP
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-10
-24
-24
-16
-8
-20
-20
-12
-6
-5
-10
-16
-16
-4
-8
-12
-6
-8
-6
Thread I.D.
Thread O.D.
JIC Flare
-4
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Thread Size Chart (Male)
Rev021315
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