Hydraulic Fitting Guides

Practical guides for identifying hydraulic fittings, measuring threads, and choosing the right standard for your system.

How to Identify Hydraulic Fittings

Step-by-step guide to identifying unknown hydraulic fittings. Thread pitch measurement, visual identification tips, and common fitting standards.

Hydraulic Fitting Thread Chart & Size Reference

Thread size reference chart for NPT, JIC, BSP, ORFS, DIN, and JIS hydraulic fittings. Nominal sizes, actual OD measurements, and thread pitch.

How to Use a Thread Pitch Gauge on Hydraulic Fittings

How to use a thread pitch gauge to identify hydraulic fitting threads. Step-by-step process for distinguishing JIC, NPT, BSP, ORB, and metric threads.

Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications by Type and Size

Torque specifications for hydraulic fittings including JIC, SAE ORB, ORFS, and NPT. Reference charts by fitting size with assembly notes.

How to Identify an Unknown Hydraulic Fitting

Step-by-step process to identify any unknown hydraulic fitting. Visual inspection, thread measurement, and elimination process for JIC, NPT, BSP, ORB, ORFS, and DIN.