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What Are JIC Fittings?

Joint Industry Council fittings, or JIC fittings for short, are very conventional hydraulic fitting, heavily used when there is high pressure and are robust and sturdy. It is a particular type of flare fitting, which also very familiar to use. However, some applications are not as well understood.


Fuel Delivery

JIC fittings are built to be able to withstand the high pressure that fuel delivery requires of all its parts. Fuel delivery systems are highly precise, and require strength and durability from the elements which make up the system. Because JIC fittings can withstand higher pressure, they are vital in keeping fuel flowing through the system and are air-tight to avoid any air within the system. Without a reliable connection between JIC fittings, the process would fail.


Fluid Power

Within both vehicles, machines, and more, there are many fluids which create a stable system of functionality. There are many different fluids which run any machine. JIC fittings are used to tight joints between pipes, connections, and more to ensure those fluids remain in the system. Fluids will operate at high pressures, and for extended periods of time, which can be very hard on the durability and integrity of the used parts. To avoid decay, weakening connections, or even damaged links, one can use the most useful fittings. Stainless steel JIC fittings are among the most common used.


Pressure Readings

Because stress plays such a significant role in many machine's proper functioning, it is important that there are appropriate monitoring and keeping. One of the ways that are accomplished is pressure readings. Whether in your car, factory machines, or manufacturing, pressure readings will let you know if the pressure is too high, and something is bound to fail, crack, or become otherwise damaged. They can also tell you if pressure is too low, and the functionality of the machine will soon become at risk. These pressure readers would not be possible without the use of JIC fittings.


Circuit and System Diagnostics

As technology becomes advanced, we see that an increasing amount of fuel and fluids power up our machines. They are increasingly using more complex circuits and systems. These systems are still sensitive to the pressures of devices and need strong connections to ensure that they are not damaged, which could then put the entire machine at risk. Circuit and systems are also checked using various diagnostic hardware and software. The device is connected and maintained through the use of JIC fittings.