What is the difference between SAE and NPT?
6400-06-08 | 3/8" JIC Male x #8 SAE/ORB Male
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Oct 07, 2024 - 08:28 AM
Sure! SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and NPT (National Pipe Thread) are both thread standards, but they serve different purposes. SAE threads are typically straight and used in applications like automotive fittings, while NPT threads are tapered and commonly used for creating leak-proof seals in piping systems.
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6400-06-08 | 3/8" JIC Male x #8 SAE/ORB Male
A 6400-06-08 | 3/8" JIC Male x #8 SAE/ORB Male hydraulic adapter is a type of hydraulic fitting that connects a JIC female fitting to an ORB (O-ring boss) male fitting. The JIC (Joint Industry Council) male fitting has a 37 degree flare on the end, which mates with a JIC female fitting, while t...
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