Hydraulic machinery uses countless types of Hydraulic Fittings in Minneapolis. Each fitting has a different sealing method and thread form. While the sealing methods are easily identifiable due to their appearance, the thread forms tend to look alike, making the task of finding the correct fitting daunting. It is important to select the correct thread in order to select the right replacement part. A wrong selection may cause damages to the thread during installation, compromising the pressure-holding capacity and seal reliability.
Thread Identification Tips
Being able to quickly identify the thread can maintain safe and productive operations. Below are a few steps to take to identify the threads correctly.
- Determine whether the thread is tapered or parallel. Tapered fittings are smaller in diameter towards the end of the threading, while parallel threads maintain the same diameter throughout.
- Find out the thread pitch. A thread pitch is a distance between threads expressed in millimeters. Determining the pitch can be easily accomplished by using a pitch gauge for comparison or by accurately measuring and calculating the number of threads within a given distance.
- Determine the size of the thread. Determining the size of the thread will tell whether the thread is a pipe thread or not. Pipe threads allow a seal to form when the flanks of the threads compress against each other.
Replacing a Hydraulic Hose Fitting
Hydraulic Fittings in Minneapolis are designed to tolerate heavy use. However, because of the heavy use, the fittings will need replacing from time to time. Replacing a fitting may be easily done by following these few tips.
- Determine where the problem areas are and relieve the pressure in the hydraulic lines. Removing the pressure prevents serious injury when removing the hose components.
- Once the pressure has been relieved, remove the hose components. After which, remove the worn or damaged hose fittings.
- Install the new fittings. Prior to replacing the fittings, however, it is important to clean the new fittings to ensure that debris or dust does not enter the hydraulic system.
Before purchasing hose fittings, it is necessary to find out the hose specification to ensure the fitting will fit correctly. Many factors and conditions affect the inside of the hose, and choosing the wrong fitting may cause devastating effects. For help with determining which fitting is correct for your hydraulic hose system, contact Custom Hose Tech today.
