Torque Standards Hydraulic Fittings
Torque Standards Hydraulic Fittings
Pipe Fittings
Pipe Fittings
NOTE: Apply sealant/lubricant to male pipe threads. The first two threads should be left uncovered to
avoid system contamination Screw pipe fitting into female pipe port to the finger tight position. Wrench
tighten fitting to the appropriate turns from finger tight (TFFT) shown in table above, making sure the tube
end of an elbow or tee fitting is aligned to receive incoming tube or hose fitting.
Nom. SAE
Fractional Size
Dash Size
2
1/8
4
1/4
6
3/8
8
1/2
12
3/4
16
1
20
1-1/4
24
1-1/2
32
2
Threads
Turns from
per Inch
Finger Tight
27
2-3
18
2-3
18
2-3
14
2-3
14
2-3
11-1/2
1.5-2.5
11-1/2
1.5-2.5
11-1/2
1.5-2.5
11-1/2
1.5-2.5
281
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