This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

That box of assorted rubber O-rings under the workbench in your shop might supply the cure to leaky hydraulic connections, or it might just interrupt the leak for a day or two. Flat-face hydraulic ...

When it comes to securing your hydraulic fittings, tight is tight right? Not exactly. If the recommendation is to "turn" not "torque" to assemble the connection you're best bet is to follow those ...

The performance and reliability of a hydraulic system depend heavily on the integrity of its fittings—the components that define flow paths, maintain sealing under high pressure, and withstand ...

Investigators say a hydraulic fitting failure set off the 2022 B-2 incident at Whiteman AFB, ending in a gear collapse, wing fire and $300M repair bill. The U.S. Air Force has released the Accident ...

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