Choosing the right fitting the first time eliminates leaks, downtime, and expensive damage. This guide covers every fitting category we stock, with selection tips from our specialists.
Follow these principles every time, they prevent the most common and costly mistakes.
Every fitting in the system must be rated at or above the maximum system pressure, including surge spikes.
Confirm the port, hose, or tube thread type before ordering. A wrong adapter is worse than no adapter.
Brass for water/air/low-pressure hydraulics. Carbon steel for high-pressure oil. Stainless for corrosive environments or food-grade.
Thread-sealing types (NPT/BSPT) need sealant. Face-seal types (ORFS) need O-rings. JIC relies on metal-to-metal, no sealant.
A 1/2" thread fitting may have different bore sizes. Undersized bore causes pressure drop, heat, and cavitation.
Rigid fittings on vibrating equipment will crack. Use flexible hose assemblies to absorb movement.
Most JIC-to-NPT, ORFS-to-JIC, and Metric-to-SAE adapters are on our shelf. Same-day availability for most combinations.
We fabricate hose assemblies to your spec with any end configuration. Bring your old hose or measurements and we'll build it while you wait.
Equipment down? Call us any time. We maintain after-hours support for critical breakdowns so you don't lose an entire shift.
We source specialty fittings for any application. Contact our team with your part number, thread specs, or fitting dimensions.