Got a hydraulic line that needs to change direction but can't quite make a 90, will this 45-degree elbow work for tighter routing situations where a straight fitting just ain't gonna cut it?
Question by: Ray F on Jul 20, 2025, 9:24 AM
Forged elbows at 45 degrees are real practical for exactly that kind of situation. When you've got a line that needs to redirect around an obstruction or fit into a confined area where a straight fitting would bind or stress the hose, this fitting gives you that moderate angle change without forcing a sharp bend. The forged construction keeps wall thickness consistent throughout, so you're not giving up mechanical strength to get that routing flexibility.
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 21, 2025, 12:14 PM
trying to tie a 3/8 female face seal into a 5/8-18 ORB port, is this the elbow that does it?
Question by: Frank B on Mar 21, 2026, 3:29 PM
For connecting those two ends at an angle, this fitting matches a 3/8 female face seal port on one side and a 5/8-18 male O-ring boss port on the other, with a 45 degree bend between them.
Answer by: Customer Support on Mar 23, 2026, 6:57 AM
How tight should I make this thing on the male o-ring boss side? Don't want to overtighten and cause a leak.
Question by: Roger B on Jul 22, 2025, 7:30 AM
For the male O-ring boss (MAORB) connection, it's best to tighten it just enough to seat the O-ring without squishing it. You're aiming for a snug fit that seals the connection, not a super-cranked-down one.
Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 24, 2025, 6:19 AM