Hydraulic connectors and torque – Great Plains 3000TM User Manual
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Hydraulic Connectors and Torque
Refer to Figure 10 (a hypothetical fitting)
Leave any protective caps in place until immediately prior
to making a connection.
NPT - National Pipe Thread
Note tapered threads, no cone/flare, and no O-ring.
Apply liquid pipe sealant for hydraulic applications.
Do not use tape sealant, which can clog a filter and/or
plug an orifice.
JIC - Joint Industry Conference (SAE J514)
Note straight threads
and the 37
° cone on
“M” fittings (or 37
° flare on “F” fittings).
Use no sealants (tape or liquid) on JIC fittings.
ORB - O-Ring Boss (SAE J514)
Note straight threads
and elastomer O-Ring
.
Prior to installation, to prevent abrasion during tight-
ening, lubricate O-Ring with clean hydraulic fluid.
Use no sealants (tape or liquid) on ORB fittings.
ORB fittings that need orientation, such as the ell
depicted, also have a washer
and jam nut
(“adjustable thread port stud”). Back jam nut away
from washer. Thread fitting into receptacle until
O-Ring contacts seat. Unscrew fitting to desired
orientation. Tighten jam nut to torque specification.
2
5
4
9
8
7
5
3
Null4:
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Figure 10
Hydraulic Connector ID
31282
Fittings Torque Values
Dash
Size
Fitting
N-m
Ft-Lbs
-4
1
⁄
4
-18 NPT
1.5-3.0 turns past finger
tight
-5
1
⁄
2
-20 JIC
19-20
14-15
-5
1
⁄
2
-20 ORB w/jam nut
12-16
9-12
-5
1
⁄
2
-20 ORB straight
19-26
14-19
-6
9
⁄
16
-18 JIC
24-27
18-20
-6
9
⁄
16
-18 ORB w/jam nut
16-22
12-16
-6
9
⁄
16
-18 ORB straight
24-33
18-24
-8
3
⁄
4
-16 JIC
37-53
27-39
-8
3
⁄
4
-16 ORB w/jam nut
27-41
20-30
-8
3
⁄
4
-16 ORB straight
37-58
27-43
1
1
2
4
5
3
5
7
8
9