Will Jic Fittings Work with an?
The Majority of the Hydraulic Population Agrees, the Jic (Or Sae) 37 Degree Fittings Are Generally Interchangeable with an Fittings. .. . and It's Worth Noting...
The majority of the hydraulic population agrees, the JIC (or SAE) 37 degree fittings are generally interchangeable with AN fittings. ... And it's worth noting that the JIC fittings are a fraction of the price of their true "AN" counterparts.
What is the difference between an and JIC?
Technically the fittings should not be interchanged, however, the only difference between -AN and JIC is the thread class. -AN is a military/aerospace spec fitting, with a tighter thread class (but still the same size and pitch as JIC) and is mostly intended for space shuttles and air planes.
What does JIC fitting stand for?
JIC (or Joint Industry Council) fittings, defined by SAE J514, are compression fittings machined with a 37 degree flare seating surface and parallel threads. They are commonly manufactured in nickel alloys, brass, carbon & stainless steel.