Selection of fitting for hose /tube
Hi Frds,
Please advice on how to choose suitable fitting for hose and tube in engine application.
generally, What are the stds using in hydraulic hose and tube.
Please share any hose/tube drawing for my interview preparation.
Jain
2 Answers
For hydraulic (Oil).
Exist: adapters for hose to thread:
NPT conical or not
BSP-BSPT or BSPP also conical or not
JIC Exist in several angles
SAE
Metric
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Etc.
An example: http://tiny.cc/ej7w8y
another: http://tiny.cc/vq7w8y
TYPE OF FITTINGS USUALLY GOVERNED BY DESIGN CODES ADHERING TO (SAE, DIN,ISO), REGIONAL STANDARDS IN PLACE OF FABRICATION, & OEM PREFERENCES. BEST TO CHECK WITH MANUFACTURERS SERVICE MANUALS. CHECK OUT PARKER-HANNIFIN WEBSITE (ONE OF THE WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF PIPEWORK FITTINGS & HOSE CONNECTORS) FOR DOWNLOADABLE CATALOGUES WITH DIMENSIONS & CONFIGURATIONS OF DIFFERENT STANDARD FITTINGS & ADAPTORS INCLUSIVE OF THREAD SIZING. TYPE OF FITTING IS REALLY DEPENDENT UPON USE, PRESSURE, FLOW & MEDIUM. MANY TYPES AS PER MIGUE MEDZA'S REFERENCES
