Author TechConnect Team
In our first post, we covered the first day basics - in a fittings
101 article. Now you’re on day two of the job and you at least know
what a fitting is - great start. However, you are now...
Posted On 03/24/2020
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Author TechConnect Team
It's your first day on the job in a new [to you] industry and you
are faced with a large amount of information. Everyone is using
terminology that you’ve never heard before and you are hit with...
Posted On 03/03/2020
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Author TechConnect Team
Choosing a port and a matching metric stud fitting can be
confusing. While there are two popular types of metric parallel
threaded ports, there are many different sealing methods for the
mating male...
Posted On 02/18/2020
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Author TechConnect Team
It can be hard jumping into a new career or new field and having to
catch up to the level of understanding that you feel you
should already have. This post should help you add one more wrinkle
in your...
Posted On 12/10/2019
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Author TechConnect Team
Properly assembling your fitting connections help to ensure that
your systems install and stay leak-free. This is why we have
started a series of assembly posts/videos featuring the proper
assembly of...
Posted On 09/06/2018
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Author TechConnect Team
Properly assembling your fitting connections help to ensure that
your systems install and stay leak-free. This is why we have
started a series of assembly posts/videos featuring the proper
assembly of...
Posted On 08/28/2018
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Author TechConnect Team
No matter what type of port, tube or hose ends your fittings have,
it's important to know and use the proper assembly and installation
steps. Today we are talking about O-ring Face Seal (ORFS)...
Posted On 08/09/2018
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Author TechConnect Team
No matter what type of port or tube ends your fittings have, it's
important to know and use the proper assembly and installation
steps. Today we are talking about proper assembly of...
Posted On 07/24/2018
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Author TechConnect Team
No matter what type of port or tube ends your fittings have,
it's important to know and use the proper assembly and installation
steps. Today we are talking about tapered thread ports, which
include...
Posted On 07/09/2018
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Author TechConnect Team
When a customer asks me which fitting to use, I start by asking for
more details about the application. Some of the things I tell them
to consider are ease of installation, temperature, reusability,...
Posted On 09/19/2017
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Author TechConnect Team
Creating reliable and leak-free connections should always be a
primary goal for any hydraulic system. There are many different
types and styles of fittings from which to choose. Regardless of
what...
Posted On 08/31/2017
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Author TechConnect Team
Over the years, we have received quite a few inquiries regarding
"AN" fittings. AN (Air Force - Navy Aeronautical Standard) and
AND (Air Force - Navy Aeronautical Design Standard) are standards
used...
Posted On 04/19/2017
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Author TechConnect Team
Designing a reliable, leak free, and easy to maintain hydraulic
system is every engineer’s objective. Following these six basic
techniques can ensure you achieve that objective every
time. 1) Use...
Posted On 04/06/2017
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Author TechConnect Team
Though often underestimated, tube end preparation is one of the
most critical processes in obtaining an optimum seal of any
flanged, brazed, flared or preset tube end connection. When
properly...
Posted On 03/28/2017
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Author TechConnect Team
Although you might not think of it right away, assuring adequate
tube line support is critical to keeping hydraulic, pneumatic or
lubrication systems efficient, leak-free and easy to maintain. Once
a...
Posted On 07/05/2016
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Author TechConnect Team
Hydraulic, pneumatic or lubrication systems should be efficient and
leak free. Sometimes, they are not, because of improper tube line
routing—the result of either lack of knowledge, or corners cut...
Posted On 03/24/2016
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Author TechConnect Team
Question: So, does it really matter which technique you choose? In
front of you is an NPTF tapered thread assembly. The recommendation
is to ‘turn,’ not ‘torque,’ to assemble the connection. But all...
Posted On 02/11/2016
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Author TechConnect Team
Myth and misapplication are abundant when it comes to hydraulic
fitting leaks. From small operations to global corporations, we’ve
seen and heard it all. Let’s clear up some misconceptions....
Posted On 06/24/2015
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Author TechConnect Team
A $1 hydraulic fitting can ruin a $10,000 valve or other expensive
component(s) in your system. Microscopic metal flakes that fall off
tube fittings during installation can travel through the...
Posted On 04/06/2015
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Author TechConnect Team
As engineers, we know that it pays to plan ahead. There
simply isn’t a better business rule that will help us save time and
money, avoid problems down the road or just build a better
solution. Case...
Posted On 12/03/2014
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