DIY hydraulic hard lines?

[mopardude318]

One of the questions/answers on the Fluid Power Society ( The International Fluid Power Society ) Certification exam is:

Minimum bend radius on hyd JIC tubing is 2.5 times the dia


More bend radius is better for stress but not necessary for most steel hyd tubing

I bend up to 1.50" and some dies would have to be huge at 5 times min

Buying the flareless ends are more expensive......in the long run, investing in a flaring tool does see a pay back, and they match up with JIC hose ends better too

Bring back an ancient thread. But you you have a source to flare a 37deg in 1-1/2” tubing? I cannot find ANYONE who can flare that big. Ironically 1-1/2 or -24 tube nuts and sleeve are available.

 

[wdchyd]

Bring back an ancient thread. But you you have a source to flare a 37deg in 1-1/2” tubing? I cannot find ANYONE who can flare that big. Ironically 1-1/2 or -24 tube nuts and sleeve are available.

If you were closer I’d do it for you. In a jam? Then buy an adapter with #24 FJX on one side, bore out opposite side to side 1.500” (about .300-.400” deep) weld it on.........done.

If you walked in my shop today you would’ve walked out with what you need, I’m sure there’s places closer to you that are able and willing, may have to keep searching.