Technical Information
Assembly Procedure Smooth Bore PTFE Reusable Fittings
 
1. Having established the required length, cut the hose with a suitable cut off wheel or fine toothed hack saw blade. To minimize braid flair, wrap the area of the hose to be cut with masking tape.

2. Remove the masking tape and trim any loose braid wires. Remove burrs from inside diameter of the PTFE tube with a sharp knife. Clean the hose to ensure all loose particles and dirt are removed from the bore.

3. Braid tends to flair at one end more than the other, identify the end that has flared less and assemble two sockets back to back from this end.

4. Separate the braid from the innercore at each end using the appropriate tool. If the tool is not available, the braid may be loosened by working the hose over the fitting tail.

5. Push the olive over the end of the tube ensuring it goes under the braid wire.

 
6. Lubricate the fitting and socket threads. Hold the fitting hexagon in a set of vice jaws, push the hose over the tail using a twisting action until the olive is seated against the chamfer on the thread shoulder. Push the socket forward and engage its thread on the fitting thread.
7. Using the appropriate size spanner tighten the two halves of the fitting together until there is a maximum gap of 0.75mm (0.031 inches) between the fitting hex and the socket.
8. Clean the assembly and proof pressure test it to twice the system operating pressure.

NOTE: NEVER loosen fittings once assembled to achieve the desired orientation. ALWAYS use a new olive when reusing an end fitting.
 
Assembly Procedure Rigid Tube and Fittings
 
Aluminium Flared Fittings
1. Cut the aluminium tube square and deburr the inside and outside diameters (not excessively).

2. Assemble fitting by sliding the sleeve and nut over the tubing.

3. Flare the tube with the appropriate proprietory flaring tool. After flaring, the tube end should conform to the figure and table below.
   
 
Tube
Size
A
dia. max
A
dia. min.
B
rad. nom.
-04 0.360 0.340 0.030
-06 0.490 0.460 0.040
-08 0.660 0.630 0.060
-10 0.790 0.760 0.060
-12 0.950 0.920 0.080
-16 1.200 1.170 0.090
 
 
 
Hose Fitting - Torque Tightening Values
 
It is important not to over tighten hose fittings to their mating adapters or housings. Over tightening causes permanent deformation of the fitting seat and will result in the mating adapter sealing face being made concave, this will inhibit repeated reliable use of both the fitting and the adapter.
 
Torque Values for JIC (AN) Hose End Fittings
Dash
Size
Thread
Size
Aluminum Stainless Steel
Pound / Ins. Newton / m. Pound / Ins. Newton / m.
-02 5/16" x 24 50-80 5.64-9.03 75-120 8.47-13.55
-03 3/8" x 24 70-105 7.90-11.86 95-140 10.73-15.81
-04 7/16" x 20 100-140 11.29-15.81 135-190 15.25-21.46
-05 1/2" x 20 130-180 14.68-20.33 170-240 19.20-27.11
-06 9/16" x 18 150-195 16.94-22.03 215-280 24.29-31.63
-08 3/4" x 16 270-350 30.50-39.54 470-550 53.08-62.14
-10 7/8" x 14 360-430 40.67-48.58 620-745 70.05-84.17
-12 1-1/16" x 12 460-550 51.97-62.14 855-1055 96.60-119.18
-16 1-5/16" x 12 700-840 79.08-94.90 1140-1370 128.80-154.78
-20 1-5/8" x 12 850-1020 96.03-11 5.24 1520-1825 171.73-206.19
-24 1-7/8" x 12 900-1080 101.68-122.02 1900-2280 214.67-257.60
-32 2-1/2" x 12 1800-2000 203.37-255.97 2660-2940 300.54-332.17
Torque Values for JIC (AN) Flared Ridge Tube Fittings
Dash
Size
Thread
Size
Aluminum Stainless Steel
Pound / Ins. Newton / m. Pound / Ins. Newton / m.
-02 5/16" x 24 22-30 2.48-3.39 35-50 3.95-5.65
-03 3/8" x 24 30-45 3.39-5.08 75-100 8.47-12.98
-04 7/16" x 20 40-60 4.52-6.78 115-150 12.99-16.95
-05 1/2" x 20 55-75 6.21-8.47 150-200 16.95-22.60
-06 9/16" x 18 75-115 8.47-12.99 250-300 28.25-33.90
-08 3/4" x 16 150-225 16.95-25.42 450-500 50.84-56.49
-10 7/8" x 14 200-315 22.60-35.59 650-700 73.44-79.09
-12 1-1/16" x 12 300-450 33.90-50.84 900-1000 101.7-113.0
-16 1-5/16" x 12 500-630 56.49-71.18 1200-1400 135.6-158.2
-20 1-5/8" x 12 600-810 67.79-91.52 1500-1800 169.5-203.4
-24 1-7/8" x 12 700-1000 79.09-113.0 1900-2200 214.7-248.6
-32 2-1/2" x 12 850-1300 96.04-146.9 2500-3000 282.5-338 .9
 
Torque Values for Male Swivel 'O' Ring Boss Fittings & Adapters
Dash
Size
Thread
Size
Aluminum
Pound / Ins. Newton / m.
-02 5/16" x 24 22-24 2.48-2.71
-03 3/8" x 24 28-32 3.16-3.62
-04 7/16" x 20 38-42 4.29-4.74
-05 1/2" x 20 58-63 6.55-7.00
-06 9/16" x 18 70-80 7.91-9.04
-08 3/4" x 16 145-155 16.38-17.51
-10 7/8" x 14 190-210 21.47-23.73
-12 1-1/16" x 12 285-315 32.20-35.59
-16 1-5/16" x 12 475-525 53.67-59.32
-20 1-5/8" x 12 570-630 64.40-71.18
-24 1-7/8" x 12 570-630 64.40-71.18
-32 2-1/2" x 12 570-630 64.50-71.18
Torque Values for Male Swivel 'O' Ring Boss Fittings & Adapters
Dash
Size
Thread
Size
Aluminum
Pound / Ins. Newton / m.
-28 2-1/8" x 12 730 - 790 83 - 89
-32 2-3/8" x 12 830 - 890 94 - 100
 
Fitting mating faces and threads should be lubricated prior to assembly. Generally the system working fluid (engine oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.) is used. If another lubricant is used, ensure it is compatible with the working fluid and system. Dry assembly should be avoided if at all possible.
 
Fitting Thread Sizes
 
 
Nom. Tube Size
ins
AN
Dash Size
JIC, AN
Thread Size
NPT
Thread Size
BSP
Thread Size
1/8" -02 5/16" x 24 1/8" x 27 1/8" x 28
3/16" -03 3/8" x 24 --- ---
1/4" -04 7/16" x 20 1/4" x 18 1/4" x 19
5/16" -05 1/2" x 20 --- ---
3/8" -06 9/16" x 18 3/8" x 18 3/8" x 19
1/2" -08 3/4" x 16 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 14
5/8" -10 7/8" x 14 --- 5/8" x 14
3/4" -12 1-1/16" x 12 3/4" x 14 3/4" x 14
1" -16 1-5/16" x 12 1" x 11.5 1" x 11
1-1/4" -20 1-5/8" x 12 1-1/4" x 11.5 1-1/4" x 11
1-1/2" -24 1-7/8" x 12 1-1/2" x 11.5 1-1/2" x 11
2" -32 2-1/2" x 12 2" x 11.5 2" x 11
 
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