SAE / BOSS Style Fittings

SAE/BOSS Thread Specifications
Thread Size	Nominal Size (inches)	Number of Threads per Inch	Male Thread O.D. (inches)
2	1/8	24	5/16
3	3/16	24	3/8
4	1/4	20	7/16
5	5/16	20	1/2
6	3/8	18	9/16
8	1/2	16	3/4
10	5/8	14	7/8
12	3/4	12	1-1/16
14	7/8	12	1-3/16
16	1	12	1-5/16
20	1-1/4	12	1-5/8
24	1-1/2	12	1-7/8
32	2	12	2-1/2

Thread conforms to ISO 263 and ANSI B1.1 Unified
Port conforms to ISO 11926 and SAE J1926
Commonly called straight thread o-ring fittings
Pitch and diameter are measured in inches, 1¹/₁₆-12 UN-2B
Threads are parallel and requires o-ring for pressure tight connection
Thread angle is 60°

Adjustable Straight Thread

These Fittings (Fig. 2) include elbows or tees, which can be oriented toward a mating member, such as tubing, before tightening. Unlike non-adjustable o-ring boss connectors, the adjustable o-ring boss connector utilizes a back-up washer which forces the o-ring into the cavity as the lock nut in tightened.

Thread Size	Assembly Torque (in-lb)	Assembly Torque (ft-lb)
2	85 - 95	7 - 8
3	160 - 180	13 - 15
4	205 - 235	17 - 19
5	245 - 275	21 - 23
6	300 - 340	25 - 29
8	545 - 595	46 - 50
10	1010 - 1100	85 - 95
12	1250 - 1350	105 - 115
14	1675 - 1825	139 - 151
16	1895 - 1945	154 - 166
20	2550 - 2850	213 - 237
24	2850 - 3150	238 - 262
32	3700 - 4100	310 - 340

Assembly

For assembly purposes, there are two main categories of parallel port ends: adjustable and non-adjustable.

Adjustable port ends are commonly found on shaped fittings to allow for proper orientation of the fitting. Besides the elastomeric seal, adjustable port ends are assembled with a locknut and a backup washer as shown in Figure 3.

Non-adjustable port ends are found on straight fittings.
The general assembly procedure for all adjustable parallel thread port ends is the same. Likewise, the assembly procedure is the same for all non-adjustable parallel thread port ends.

Fig. 3 Adjustable Port End Assembly

Adjustable Port End Assembly

1. Inspect components to ensure the male and female port threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material.

2. Install o-ring on port end of fittings, if it is not pre-installed, taking care not to nick the o-ring.

3. Lubricate o-ring with light coat of system fluid or a compatible lubricant to help the o-ring slide smoothly into the port and avoid damage.

4. Back off lock nut as far as possible. Make sure back-up washer isn't loose and is pushed up as far as possible.

5. Screw fitting into port until the back-up washer or the retaining ring contacts face of the port. Light wrenching may be necessary. Over tightening may damage washer.

6. To align the tube end of the fitting to accept incoming tube or hose assembly, unscrew the fitting by the required amount, but not more than one full turn.

7. Using two wrenches, hold fittings in desired position and tighten locknut to the proper torque value.

8. Inspect to ensure that o-ring is not pinched and that washer is seated flat on face of port.

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Non-adjustable Port End Assembly

Inspect components to ensure that male and female port threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material.
If o-ring or seal is not pre-installed to fitting male port end, install proper size o-ring or seal, taking care not to damage it.
Lubricate o-ring with light coating of system fluid or a compatible lubricant to help the o-ring slide past the port entrance corner and avoid damaging it.