What thread is O ring boss?
What thread is O ring boss?
straight UNF thread
Connection Types: ORB (O-Ring Boss) ORB connections are commonly manufactured in carbon, nickel plated carbon & stainless steel and typically use Buna-N or Viton, 90 Durometer O-rings. The male connection is a straight UNF thread with an O-ring.
What is boss fitting?
Boss fittings are plumbing fittings used on o-ring boss systems (ORB), where the male parts are inserted into threaded female parts to provide a mechanical seal. Boss fittings and O-ring boss system differ from other types of fittings in that an additional nut is tightened over the O-ring to form a fluid-tight seal.
Is orb and NPT the same thread?
O-Ring Boss: The threads of the SAE straight thread O-Ring Boss (ORB) and the straight thread 37⁰ JIC Flare are the same threads. NPT Pipe Threads: NPT pipe threads are your traditional tapered thread fittings and have been used for 100 years.
What are Boss threads?
An o-ring boss seal is a technique for joining two fluid-carrying pipes, hoses, or tubing. In an o-ring boss (abbreviated ORB) system, a male-threaded part is inserted into a female-threaded part, providing a mechanical seal. This system has the advantage of being able to be tightened mechanically before being sealed.
What thread pitch is orb?
| SAE J514, Straight Thread O-Ring Boss | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dash Size | Inch Size | Male Thread O.D. inches |
| 16 | 1 | 1.31 |
| 20 | 1 1/4 | 1.63 |
| 24 | 1 1/2 | 1.88 |
What are O-ring boss fittings?
O-ring boss fittings are either adjustable or non-adjustable. Adjustable O-ring fittings are typically elbows or tees that are installed in a fixed direction. Non-adjustable O-ring fittings are usually plugs and basic connectors that are fitted into a port without the need for alignment.
What is a metal boss?
Definitions. A shallow raised shape that is pressed into a sheet of material to increase the strength in a local area. Also called embossment.
Is SAE the same as Orb?
O-Ring Boss: The threads of the SAE straight thread O-Ring Boss (ORB) and the straight thread 37⁰ JIC Flare are the same threads. The difference is the way each thread seals. While the JIC seals on a metal-to-metal flare, the ORB seals on an O-ring, which offers the best leak free connection.
