What Is a Jic Hose Fitting?
Jic Fittings, Defined by the Sae J514 and Mil-Dtl-18866 Standards, Are a Type of Flare Fitting Machined with a 37-Degree Flare Seating Surface. Jic (Joint...
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In this way, are JIC and an fittings the same?
JIC fittings are dimensionally identical to AN (Army-Navy) fittings, but are produced to less exacting tolerances and are generally less costly. 45-degree flare fittings are similar in appearance, but are not interchangeable. Here's where people get confused.
Likewise, how do you determine your fitting size? Measure the Outside Diameter (OD) of your pipe or pipe fitting:
- Wrap a string around the pipe.
- Mark the point where the string touches together.
- Use a ruler or measuring tape to find the length between the tip of the string and the mark you made (circumference)
- Divide the circumference by 3.14159.
Also asked, how do you measure JIC fittings?
Place the gauge on the threads until the fit is snug. Match your measurements with the tables in this guide. First measure the port hole diameter using a caliper. Next, measure the longest bolt hole spacing from center to center or measure the flange head diameter.
What size is #6 JIC fitting?
JIC 37° Flare & Uno (O Ring Boss) Threads
| MALE THREAD OD & PITCH | DASH SIZE | FEMALE THREAD ID |
|---|---|---|
| inch – TPI | mm | |
| 5/16 – 24 UNF | -05 | 6,9 |
| 3/8 – 24 UNF | -06 | 8,5 |
| 7/16 – 20 UNF | -07 | 9,9 |
