Features and Applications of SAE 45 Degree Flare Fittings

SAE 45 degree flare fittings are designed to be used for hydraulic systems. They are typically made from steel or stainless steel. These connections are common in the oil gas industry, automotive and military applications.Flared fittings are generally used in mission-critical locations where reliability and safety are paramount. They are also used in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. In these applications, they offer many benefits. Among them, they are able to withstand mechanical pull-out and they can provide good vibration resistance.

Unlike open flame joints, flared fittings have significant design characteristics. For example, they offer a high degree of resistance to distortion and offer a seal that prevents leakage. They can be used with thin or medium wall tubing. Besides, they can be installed in a variety of materials.Although they can be confused with JIC fittings, they are not functionally interchangeable. A typical JIC hydraulic fitting consists of three components. One of them is the male part. The other two are the female part and the connection clamp.

JIC/SAE flare fittings are manufactured in stainless steel, copper, nickel-copper alloys and carbon. Some of them are also available in hazardous materials. Many of these are designed to meet TS 16949 standards.Another characteristic is that flared fittings are easy to disassemble and assemble. However, overtorqueing can lead to splitting of the tubing at the flare. Therefore, it is important to use caution.As a result of their high resistance to distortion, they are often used in hydraulic designs. Compared to the traditional pipe fittings, flared fittings provide more reliability and durability.