Answer
Jan 09, 2025 - 05:54 AM
A JIC (Joint Industry Council) fitting seals through a metal-to-metal contact between its flared end and the cone-shaped seating surface of the fitting it connects to. The 37-degree flare on the fitting creates a tight seal when compressed against the matching seat, ensuring a leak-proof connection without the need for additional sealing materials like O-rings or gaskets. This design is effective for high-pressure applications, as the seal is maintained by the precision and strength of the metal surfaces.
