What is NPT? What is NPTF? NPTF vs. NPT

NPT stands for National Pipe Tapered and is a U.S. standard for measuring tapered threads on threaded pipes and fittings. Threaded pipes can give an effective seal for pipes using hydraulic fluids. NPTF stands for stands for National Pipe Tapered Fuel. NPTF connection is widely used in fluid power systems, even though it is not recommended by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) for use in [...]

How to Remove a Hose from a Barbed Fitting?

Tubing over barbed fittings or hose barbs can be found mainly in low-pressure automotive and plumbing applications. The fitting, usually made of brass, has barbs that the tubing slides over. A clamp tightens over the tubing to fasten it to the barbed fitting. The clamp keeps the tubing from blowing off when the fitting is under pressure. The tubing can be removed from the hose barb in two ways [...]

How Long do Hydraulic Hoses Typically Last?

While hydraulic hoses are highly durable, the pressure cycles they experience through normal operation and natural wear and tear will eventually lead to failure. If hose failure occurs unexpectedly, it can result in employee injury, property damage, expensive cleanup, wasted production, unscheduled downtime and increased material and labor costs. With these consequences in mind, we recommend a [...]

How To Measure Custom Hydraulic Hose Assemblies?

When measuring hydraulic hose assemblies, you need to consider multiple different measurements to make sure you have the right hose assembly for your application. These include ID (inner diameter), OD (outer diameter), and overall length. Inner diameter is the diameter of the empty space inside your hose that the fluid must travel through. The OD of the hose has to do with the thickness of the [...]

How to Measure Hose O.D. and I.D.?

It is Important to keep in mind your Custom Hydraulic Hose Assemblies will be chosen Based on the ID (Inner Diameter) of the Hose. Sizing is important in hydraulic hose selection as sizing can effect things like pressure ratings and bend radius. Inner diameter (I.D.) is the span of the empty area in a hose that impacts the flow pressure. A hose with an oversized I.D. will result in slower system [...]