What is the difference between NPT and JIC 4?
1/4" Hose x 1/4" JIC Female Swivel | FJX-04-04
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Sep 17, 2024 - 12:56 PM
NPT (National Pipe Thread) and JIC (Joint Industry Council) 4 are both types of fittings used in fluid systems, but they differ in design and application. NPT fittings have a tapered thread that seals by wedging the threads together, whereas JIC 4 fittings use a 37-degree flare seating surface to create a metal-to-metal seal, providing a more reliable and reusable connection.
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1/4" Hose x 1/4" JIC Female Swivel | FJX-04-04
FJX-04-04 connects 1/4 inch hydraulic hose to a 1/4 inch JIC 37 degree female swivel connection. The female swivel uses a cone seat that mates with the 37 degree flare on a compatible JIC male fitting to create a reliable high pressure seal. Hose size: 1/4 inch JIC tube size: 1/4 inch Thread size: 7...
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