SAE Straight Thread O-ring or O-Ring Boss (ORB) is a multipurpose thread ideal for medium and high-pressure hydraulic applications. The male thread contains an o-ring at the base which mates with a chamfer machined into the female counterpoint, which makes this thread type ideal for non-leak applications.
Is orb and SAE the same?
O-Ring Boss: The threads of the SAE straight thread O-Ring Boss (ORB) and the straight thread 37⁰ JIC Flare are the same threads. The difference is the way each thread seals. While the JIC seals on a metal-to-metal flare, the ORB seals on an O-ring, which offers the best leak free connection.Apr 18, 2017
What does Orb stand for in hydraulic fittings?
Connection Types: ORB (O-Ring Boss) ORB, or (SAE Straight Thread O-ring Boss) fittings, incorporate a port connection as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) for leak prevention in medium and high pressure hydraulic systems.