Is Aeroquip made in the USA?
100% of our hose is made in the USA and all of our fittings and adapters are distributed from our warehouse in Van Wert, OH.
Can you over tighten an fittings?
Beyond making certain the cone-angles of fittings match, don’t over-tighten flared fittings. Over-tightened flared fittings leak as badly as under-tightened fittings because the immense torque of over-tightened threads cracks or distorts the precision-machined flared portions of the fittings.
Do push lock fittings need clamps?
One of its major advantages is that it uses no clamps or crimp sleeves to secure the fitting into the hose, which saves assembly time.
How tight should my fitting be?
Note: These torque values are a general guide that covers most fittings….Tightening Method 1: Torque.
| AN Fitting Size | Aluminum Fittings | Steel Fittings |
|---|---|---|
| 4AN | 100-140 | 135-150 |
| 6AN | 150-195 | 270-300 |
| 8AN | 270-350 | 450-500 |
| 10AN | 360-430 | 650-700 |
Why Aeroquip fittings?
High performance to increase uptime in critical operations. Superior durability made to last. Designed to fit both the AQP Racing Hose and Startlite hoses, our aluminum reusable fittings offer the best value. Use and reuse interchangeably between the two hose types. Distributors across the nation trust Aeroquip to deliver what their customers need.
Which Aeroquip hose fittings are the best?
Designed to fit both the AQP Racing Hose and Startlite hoses, our aluminum reusable fittings offer the best value. Use and reuse interchangeably between the two hose types. Distributors across the nation trust Aeroquip to deliver what their customers need.
Why choose Eaton Aeroquip plumbing?
For every plumbing system on your high performance vehicle—fuel, brakes, nitrous, gauges, transmissions, clutches, and more—Eaton Aeroquip has all the hose and fittings you need.
Why choose AQP fittings?
System engineered to extend hose assembly life. High performance to increase uptime in critical operations. Superior durability made to last. Designed to fit both the AQP Racing Hose and Startlite hoses, our aluminum reusable fittings offer the best value. Use and reuse interchangeably between the two hose types.