51
Fittings
Appendix
Installation & Maintenance
Assemblies
Equipment & Accessories
Fittings
Hoses
Explanation of Fitting Part Number,
Dimensions and Attributes
Explanation of Part Number
The Continental ContiTech Perma-Crimp™ fitting can be described through its functional part number.
B2
–
JCFX45
– 0608
Example:
Ultra-Crimp
™
Fitting
(
See Fitting Family Prefix Below)
JC = JIC 37˚ Flare ( SAE J514 )
F = Female
X = Swivel
45
= 45° elbow
06
= Hose Dash Size
08
= Fitting Dash Size
The following prefix will be used in the fitting part number to indicate the Fitting Family.
Fitting Family Prefix
ID
B1, B2, S4, S6, S6X, SH
Ultra-Crimp™ 1-piece fitting
FG, T8
Field-Grip™ 1-piece reattachable fitting
FG
Field-Grip™ 1-piece reattachable fitting
UT
DUT Hose 1-piece reattachable fitting
UC
Uni-Crimp™ Stem (2-piece fitting)
DG, SHDG
Dual-Grip™ Stem (2-piece internal and external skive fitting)
PB
Push-On Brass (1-piece fitting)
SF
SAFLEX® (1-piece fitting)
GG
Grease Gun (1-piece fitting)
AC
Air Conditioning (1-piece crimp fitting)
GC
Cool Clip™ (air conditioning clip fitting)
For the additional breakdown of part number attributes, see Fitting Nomenclature at the beginning of this section.
Fitting Dimensions and Attributes
Within the product tables, you will find the fitting dimensions or attributes.
Hose I.D.
–
The compatible hose I.D.
Thread Size
–
The thread size or sizes available for a particular fitting dash size.
Hex Size
–
The wrench size for one or both nuts on the fitting.
Drop
–
The drop or “D” dimension describes the length of the elbow.
Cut-Off
–
The “C” dimension is the amount of hose to be cut for a correct assembly length.
Length
–
The “L” dimension is the overall length of the fitting.
Tables will also indicate whether the fitting is a skive or non-skive type. Tables will also indicate whether the fitting is an Ultra-Crimp™,
indicated with a “Y” and the correct hose compatibility. In some cases, the fitting might be a Uni-Crimp™, or two-piece fitting, requiring a
ferrule. The ferrule will be denoted for each type of hose applicable.
Continental ContiTech Brand Quick-Find™ catalog is easy to use, with 5 steps in selecting a Perma-Crimp™ fitting. Knowing the hose
type and thread style will lead you to the desired part number.