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Couplings to DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1/4
specifications and installation
 Contents

General technical information page

Conformity to standards and certifications 2
Materials 3
Pressures 4
Temperatures 5
Threaded fittings, tapped holes 6 to 9
O-rings 10
Tightening torques 12 to 13
Tube selection 14 to 15

Couplings to DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1/4: installation

Cutting rings 16 to 17
Tube preparation 18
Installation 19 to 26
Tube installation 27
Part numbers 28

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General technical information
Conformity to standards
Tube side
l Couplings with cutting rings are manufactured in accordance with DIN 2353
(ISO8434-1). Technical characteristics for product packaging conform to DIN 3859
standard. Special models also conform to these standards.
l Cone sealing couplings are fitted with a sealing cone to DIN 3865 form B on the stud
side. Fitting bodies are standardised as per DIN 3942 to DIN 3946/ISO 8434-4.
l Weld nipples (ISO 8434-4) are fitted with a probe and nut which conform to DIN
2353/ISO 8434-1 standards. The cutting ring is replaced by a weld nipple to DIN 3865
form A/ISO 8434-4 with O-ring.
l Flare couplings are designed for tube dimensions which conform to ISO 8434-2
standard. They are designed for 37° flare couplings.
l Adaptors DIN 2353/ 37° flare tube: to DIN 2949 standard.

Thread side
l BSP parallel thread, for tapped hole according to ISO 1179-1 / DIN 3852-2 (form X) norm
l Metricparallel thread, for tapped hole according to ISO 9974-1 / DIN 3852-1 (form X) norm
l UN/UNF thread, for tapped hole, according to ISO 11926-1 / ANSI/ASME B1.1-1989 norm

l Metric thread with O-ring seal, for tapped hole, according to ISO 6149-1 norm

l NPT thread, for tapped hole, according to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983 norm

l BSP taper thread, for tapped hole, according to DIN 3852-2 (form Z) norm

l Metric taper thread, for tapped hole, according to DIN 3852-1 (form Z) norm

Our couplings always conform to current standards and are continuously being
optimised. Therefore we reserve the right to change construction.

Certifications
Our couplings are approved by a number of qualified certification bodies
(copies of certificates are available upon request).
l Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1 cutting ring couplings, series L and S, are approved to be used in
hydraulic circuits up to 42 mm. N° 47 049 – 03 HH certification.
l DetNorske Veritas (DNV)
DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1 cutting ring couplings, series L and S, are approved to be used in
hydraulic circuits up to 42 mm. N° P-11474 certification.
l ChinaClassification Society (CCS)
DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1 cutting ring couplings, series L and S, are approved to be used in
hydraulic circuits up to 42 mm. N° HBT03170140 certification.
l DVGW: n° DG – 4502AS0205
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Materials
l Our couplings are manufactured from drawn or forged steel according to DIN 3859-1
norm. Upon request, they are also available in brass and in high temperature or acid
resistant steel (materials to DIN 3859).
l Weldnipples are made of smelted weld steel – material C15, St 37-2, according to
DIN 3859-1 norm.
l O-ringsand soft seals are supplied in NBR, as standard; on request they are also
available in FPM.

Surface treatment
lThe surface finish of bodies and nuts is zinc-coated and yellow bi-chromated (A3C to ISO 4042).

l Cutting rings are zinc-coated blue chromated as standard (A3K to ISO 4042); Double-
bite rings are zinc-coated and olive chromated (A3M to ISO 4042).
l DiNova rings are protected by surface treatments exempt from chromium 6, respecting
the requirements of the automotive industry and European directives that require the
elimination of chromium 6. This guarantees 400- hour resistance to the
formation of red rust.
l Weld nipples are phosphated and oiled. Bodies and nuts are, as standard, zinc-coated
and yellow chromated (A3C to ISO 4042). On request, the surface finish of bodies and
nuts are available in zinc-coated and blue chromated (A3K to ISO 4042) or phosphated
and lubricated. Zinc-coated couplings have a clear lubricant which reduces friction and
avoids the need to additionally oil the couplings’ components.
O-rings and soft seals are supplied in NBR, as standard; on request they are also
available in FPM.

Corrosion resistancy
Our couplings have been salt spray tested according to DIN 50 021 SS norm. The A3C
and A3M surface treatments guarantee 200-hour resistance to the formation of white
rust and 400-hour resistance to red rust.

Materials compatibility
Coupling and seal materials should be selected according to the fluids to be conveyed,
specific environments and operating temperatures. The following table indicates the
compatibility of metals and elastomers with fluids to be conveyed for standard products.

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Pressures
The pressure levels given in this catalogue are those for steel couplings that have been
installed correctly.
Nominal pressures (PN) represent the acceptable working pressures, with a safety factor
of 4, a constant load and temperatures from –20° to +120°C, according to ISO 8434-1 and
ISO 8434-2.
Working pressures (PB) represent maximum acceptable pressures, with a safety factor of
2,5, a constant load and temperatures from –20° to +120°C, according to DIN 2401.
When higher temperatures and mechanical vibrations are
involved, the working pressures should be reduced accordingly.

Bar

Series o.d. tube

Nominal pressures for Legris couplings fitted with double-bite cutting rings and DiNova
rings. Threaded plugs with captive flat O-ring seal (Form E DIN 3852).

Nominal pressures for couplings with cutting rings

according to DIN 2353/ISO 8434

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Safety factor
When using coupling combinations, the lowest pressure should always be taken. It may
be necessary to reduce pressure for threaded stud couplings when the lock nut is not
made of steel.
The figures also assume that our mounting instructions have been followed, stud
couplings tightened with the prescribed torque and the fitting holes tapped according to
the DIN 3852 norm.
Pipe work must be installed in a manner to ensure that couplings are not subject to
additional stress or vibration.

Temperatures
Acceptable working temperatures
Dependant on constituent materials:
lCouplings:
- Steel (DIN 3859): - 40° to + 200°C (PN and PB are given for a temperature range from –
20° to + 120°C. When higher temperatures and mechanical vibrations are involved, the
working pressures should be reduced accordingly).
lSeals:
- NBR: - 25° to + 100°C.
- FPM: - 15° to + 200°C.
- PTFE: - 100° to + 250°C.
When combining several different types of materials, the highest minimum and the
lowest maximum temperature figures should be used.
Ambient temperatures:
Down to – 35°C with NBR seals, down to – 25° with FPM seals.

Storage conditions
Couplings with elastomer seals should be stored according to the DIN 7716 norm.
Components should be stored cold –at a maximum temperature of 25°C-, dry and dust
free.They should be protected against direct sunlight, intense artificial light and ozone.

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Threaded fittings, tapped holes
Threaded fittings Threaded fittings Threaded fittings Threaded fittings
BSP threads: BSP threads: BSP threads: BSP threads:
DIN 3852-2 form A ISO 1179-4 or ISO 1179-2 or ISO 1179-3
Sealing by O-ring DIN 3852-2 form B DIN 3852-11 form E Sealing by O-ring
Metric threads: Sealing by sealing Sealing by washer Metric threads:
DIN 3852-1 form A face Metric threads: ISO 261/ DIN 13
Sealing by O-ring Metric threads: ISO 9974-2 or (thread)
ISO 9974-3 or DIN 3852-11 form E Sealing by O-ring
DIN 3852-1 form B Sealing by washer
Sealing by sealing
face For couplings with
lock nuts to

Tapped holes
For BSP threads:
ISO 1179-1 or
DIN 3852-2 form X
For metric threads:
ISO 9974-1 or
DIN 3852-1 form X

Parallel metric thread DIN 3852 – 1 and 11 BSP parallel thread DIN 3852 – 2 and 11

C h14 min -0,2 -0,1 d7 min max h14 min -0,2 -0,1 d7 min max
d3 d4* d4** d5 d6 b1 a1 C
d3 d4* d4** d5 d6 b1 a1
M8x1 12 13 8 1 G1/8 14 15 17 13,9 14,9 16 8 1
M10x1 14 15 16,5 13,9 14,9 15,5 8 1 G1/4 18 20 21,5 18,9 19,9 21 12 1,5
M12x1,5 17 18 20 16,9 17,9 18,5 12 1,5 G3/8 22 23 25,5 21,9 22,9 24 12 2
M14x1,5 19 20 21,5 18,9 19,9 20 12 1,5 G1/2 26 28 30 26,9 27,9 28,5 14 2,5
M16x1,5 21 23 24,5 21,9 22,9 23 12 1,5 G3/4 32 33 37 31,9 32,9 35 16 2,5
M18x1,5 23 25 27,5 23,9 24,9 26 12 2 G1 39 41 46 39,9 40,9 45,5 18 2,5
M20x1,5 25 27 30 25,9 28 14 2 G1 1/4 49 51 57 49,9 50,9 52,5 20 2,5
M22x1,5 27 28 31,5 26,9 27,9 29 14 2,5 G1 1/2 55 56 63,5 54,9 55,9 58,5 22 2,5
M26x1,5 31 33 36,5 31,9 35 16 2,5
M27x2 32 33 37,5 31,9 32,9 36 16 2,5 * The turned groove d4 is only necessary
M33x2 39 41 45 39,9 40,9 43 18 2,5 when using a sealing ring conforming to
M42x2 49 51 55 49,9 50,9 53 20 2,5 DIN 7603 standard.
M48x2 55 56 62,5 54,9 55,9 59 22 2,5 ** The turned groove corresponds to d7

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Threaded fittings, tapped holes
Threaded fittings Threaded fittings
ISO 6149-2 and 3 ISO 6149-2 and 3
Sealing by O-ring Sealing by O-ring

Marque

Adjustable couplings
with lock nuts
Tapped holes
ISO 6149-1

C ±0,1 +/-0,02 min +0,1 min min +0,4 max ±1°

d10 d11 d12 d14
d13 b7 b8 b9 a3 a
M10x1 14,5 13,8 20 11,1 14,5 11,5 10 1,6 1 12°
M12x1,5 17,5 16,8 23 13,8 17,5 14 11,5 2,4 1,5 15°
M14x1,5 19,5 18,8 25 15,8 19,5 14 11,5 2,4 1,5 15°
M16x1,5 22,5 21,8 28 17,8 22,5 15,5 13 2,4 1,5 15°
M18x1,5 24,5 23,8 30 19,8 24,5 17 14,5 2,4 2 15°
M20x1,5 27,5 26,8 32 21,8 25,5 17 14,5 2,4 2 15°
M22x1,5 27,5 26,8 34 23,8 27,5 18 15,5 2,4 2 15°
M26x1,5 30,9 37 29,05 31 18,5 16 3,1 2 15°
M27x2 32,5 31,8 40 29,4 32,5 22 19 3,1 2 15°
M33x2 41,5 40,8 49 35,4 41,5 22 19 3,1 2,5 15°
M42x2 50,5 49,8 60 44,4 50,5 22,5 19,5 3,1 2,5 15°
M48x2 55,5 54,8 66 50,4 55,5 25 22 3,1 2,5 15°
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Threaded fittings, tapped holes
Threaded fittings
ISO 11 926-2 and 3
UN/UNF 2A to
ANSI B1./ISO 725
Sealing by O-ring For couplings with
lock nuts to

Tapped holes
ISO 11 926-1
UN/UNF 2B to
ANSI B1.1/ISO 725

C min ±0,05 d10 min min +0,4 max ±1°

d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 b4 5 b6 a2 a
7/16"-20UNF 16,5 16 16 21 12,45 15 14 11,5 2,4 1,6 12°
1/2"-20UNF 18,5 20 17 23 14,05 16 14 11,5 2,4 1,6 12°
9/16"-18UNF 20,5 21 17,6 25 15,7 18 15,5 12,7 2,5 1,6 12°
3/4"-16UNF 26 26 22,3 30 20,65 22 17,5 14,3 2,5 2,4 15°
7/8"-14UNF 29,5 28 25,5 34 24 26 20 16,7 2,5 2,4 15°
1 1/6"-12UN 36,5 33 31,9 41 29,2 32 23 19 3,3 2,4 15°
1 5/16"-12UN 44,5 41 38,2 49 35,55 38 23 19 3,3 3,2 15°
1 5/8"-12UN 55 50 48 58 43,55 48 23 19 3,3 3,2 15°
1 7/8"-12UN 62 56 55 65 49,9 54 23 19 3,3 3,2 15°
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Threaded fittings, tapped holes
Threaded fittings Taper metric thread DIN 3852 - 1
BSP threads:
min
DIN 3852-2 form C C
b2
Sealing by taper M8x1 5,5
thread M10x1 5,5
Metric threads: M12x1,5 8,5
DIN 3852-1 form C M14x1,5 8,5
M16x1,5 8,5
Sealing by taper
M18x1,5 8,5
thread M20x1,5 10,5
M22x1,5 10,5

Tapped holes
For BSP threads:
DIN 3852-2 form Z
For metric threads: BSP taper thread DIN 3852 – 2
DIN 3852-1 form Z
min
C
b2
R1/8 5,5
R1/4 8,5
R3/8 8,5
R1/2 10,5

Threaded fittings NPT thread

NPT
(ANSI/ASME min
C
B1.20.1-1983) b3
1/8NPT 11,6
1/4NPT 16,4
3/8NPT 17,4
1/2NPT 22,6
3/4NPT 23,1
1NPT 27,8
Tapped holes 1 1/4 NPT 28,3
NPT 1 1/2 NPT 28,3
(ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1-1983)

For taper threads, correct tightness requires the use of a thread sealing aid.
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O-rings
O-rings for metric O-rings for
threaded fittings adjustable
to ISO 6149 – 2 couplings
C O-ring
and 3 with lock nut
ISO 8434-1. M8x1 6,1x1,6
Metric threaded M10x1 8,1x1,6
fittings to ISO 261 M12x1,5 9,3x2,2
M14x1,5 11,3x2,2
M16x1,5 13,3x2,2
M18x1,5 15,3x2,2
M20x1,5 17,3x2,2
M22x1,5 19,3x2,2
M26x1,5 22,7x2,8
M27x2 23,6x2,9
M33x2 29,6x2,9
M42x2 38,6x2,9
M48x2 44,6x2,9

O-rings
for UN/UNF
tapped holes
C O-ring
to ISO 11926 – 1
7/16"-20 UNF 8,92x1,83
1/2"-20 UNF 10,52x1,83
9/16"-18 UNF 11,89x1,98
3/4"-16 UNF 16,36x2,2
7/8"-14 UNF 19,18x2,46
1 1/16"-12 UN 23,47x2,95
1 5/16"-12 UN 29,74x2,95
1 5/8"-12 UN 37,47x3
1 7/8"-12 UN 43,69x3

O-rings
for adjustable couplings
with lock nut ISO 8434-1.
C O-ring
BSP threaded fittings
to ISO 1179-3 G 1/8 A 8,1x1,6
G 1/4 A 11,32x2,2
G 3/8 A 13,94x2,62
G 1/2 A 17,86x2,62
G 3/4 A 23,47x2,62
G 1A 29,74x3,53
G 1 1/4 A 37,7x3,53
G 1 1/2 A 44,04x3,53
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 Tightening torques for threaded couplings
DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1/4 couplings
The figures given apply to threaded couplings in steel with a phosphated or zinc-coated surface, and to lock nuts fitted
to couplings with steel female threads. For reducing adaptors 8065 – 8068 – 8069 – 8075 – 8078 and 8079, refer to the
torque for series S.

form B form E form B form E form F

Tightening torque (Nm) Tightening torque (Nm)

Series BSP parallel Series Metric parallel
form B form E form B form E form F
LL G1/8" 18 18 M10x1 18 18 15
G1/8" 18 18 M12x1,5 30 25 25
G1/4" 40 40 M14x1,5 45 45 35

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G3/8" 80 80 M16x1,5 60 60 40
M18x1,5 80 80 45
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G1/2" 140 110

L G1/2" 110 110 L M22x1,5 150 125 60
G3/4" 180 180 M26x1,5 190 180 100
G1" 330 300 M27x2 220 100
G11/4" 540 470 M33x2 300 300 160
G11/2" 630 540 M42x2 500 450 210
G1/4" 55 50 M48x2 700 540 260
G3/8" 90 80 M12x1,5 40 35 35
G1/2" 160 120 M14x1,5 55 55 45
G1/2" 140 120 M16x1,5 70 70 55
S G3/4" 270 180 M18x1,5 110 90 70
G1" 400 300 M20x1,5 150 125 80
G11/4" 580 470
S M22x1,5 170 135 100
G11/2" 700 560 M27x2 270 180 170
M33x2 430 310 310
M42x2 540 470 330
M48x2 700 580 420
 Adjustable couplings Adjustable couplings Adjustable couplings Adjustable couplings
with lock nuts with lock nuts with lock nuts with lock nuts

Tightening Tightening Tightening Tightening

torque torque torque torque
(Nm) Metric (Nm) Metric (Nm) (Nm)
Series BSP parallel +/-10% Series parallel +/-10% Series parallel +/-10% Series UN/UNF +/-10%
7/16"
G1/8A 25 M10x1 18 M10x1 15 -20UNF 19

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1/2"
G1/4A 35 M12x1,5 35 M12x1,5 25 -20UNF 25
9/16"
G3/8A 80 M14x1,5 55 M14x1,5 35 -18UNF 40
3/4"
G1/2A 105 M16x1,5 80 M16x1,5 40 -16UNF 60
L G3/4A 220 M18x1,5 105 M18x1,5 45 L 7/8"
-14UNF 80
G1A 370
L M22x1,5 125
L M22x1,5 60 11/16"-12UN 110
5/16"
G1"1/4A 500 M27x2 220 M27x2 100 1 -12UN 160
G1"1/2A 600 M33x2 370 M33x2 160 15/8"-12UN 300
G1/4A 35 M42x2 500 M42x2 210 17/8"-12UN 340
7/16"
G3/8A 80 M48x2 600 M48x2 260 -20UNF 21
1/2"
G1/2A 105 M12x1,5 35 M12x1,5 20 -20UNF 25
9/16"
S G3/4A 220 M14x1,5 55 M14x1,5 45 -18UNF 50
3/4"
G1A 370 M16x1,5 80 M16x1,5 55 -16UNF 80
7/8"
G1"1/4A 500 M18x1,5 105 M18x1,5 70 S -14UNF 140
G1"1/2A 600 S M22x1,5 125 S M22x1,5 100 11/16"-12UN 190
M27x2 220 M27x2 170 15/16"-12UN 160
M33x2 370 M33x2 310 15/8"-12UN 350
M42x2 500 M42x2 330 17/8"-12UN 430
M48x2 600 M48x2 420
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Recommandations
Tube selection
Tube material
lWe recommend cold drawn steel tube , without welding, St 37,4 or St 52,4, DIN 1630 (or R 37or R 50
ISO 3304), annealed in white NBK under neutral atmosphere, with tolerances on the outside and
inside diameters according to DIN 2391 (or ISO 3304). Depending on the use, tube can be phos-
phated, lubricated or electro-coated and bi-chromated.
lFor flare couplings, a tube quality which can be flared, should be used. For weld nipples, tube that is
suitable for welding should be used.
Tube thickness
The design pressures given below have been calculated in accordance with the following formula:

K= 360 N/mm2 (tensile strength)

Da= outside diameter in mm
Di= inside diameter in mm
S= safety factor
ln= natural logarithm
The formula is based on Hooke's law, in that the maximum stress in tangential direction
impinges on the inside of the pipe. It is more accurate than previously used formulae
(DIN 2413) and will in the future be standardized internationally (ISO 10763).
Safety factor S:
S = 4 according to ISO 10763 standard
Tube diameter
Diameter selection is essential in order to optimize the performance and cost of a
hydraulic system.
lA tube diameter which is too small increases the speed of fluid flow, whilst causing tur-
bulence and an increase in temperature and pressure drop (called pressure loss). The
result is an overconsumption of hydraulic system energy and more severe
conditions of use (fluid temperatures, cavitation), which can lead to premature wear of
the system components.
lA tube diameter which is too big increases both the dimension and the cost of the
system.
We recommend the following flow speeds for hydraulic pipe work:
- high pressure circuit: 3 to 6 m/s
- return circuit 3 m/s maxi
- venting circuit: 1 m/s maxi
To determine the inside diameter of the tube, the following formula can also be used :

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 Recommandations

o.d. Wall thickness Calculated pressure o.d. Wall thickness Calculated pressure
tube mm S=4 tube mm S=4
bar bar
4 0,5 259 20 2 201
4 1 624 20 2,5 259
5 0,5 201 20 3 321
5 1 460 20 3,5 388
6 1 365 20 4 460
22 1,5* 132
6 1,5 624
22 2 181
6 2 989
22 2,5 232
8 1 259
22 3 287
8 1,5 423 22 3,5 345
8 2 624 25 2 157
8 2,5 883 25 2,5 201
10 1 201 25 3 247
10 1,5 321 25 4 347
10 2 460 25 5 460
10 2,5 624 28 2* 139
10 3 825 28 2,5 177
12 1* 164 28 3 217
28 3,5 259
12 1,5 259
30 2* 129
12 2 365
30 3 201
12 2,5 485
30 4 279
12 3 624 30 5 365
12 3,5 788 30 6 460
14 2 303 32 2 120
14 2,5 398 32 2,5 153
14 3 504 32 3 187
14 3,5 624 35 2* 109
14 4 763 35 2,5 139
15 1,5* 201 35 3 169
15 2 279 35 4 234
35 5 303
15 2,5 365
38 2* 100
15 3 460
38 3 155
16 2 259
38 4 213
16 2,5 337
38 5 275
16 3 423 38 6 342
18 1,5* 164 42 2* 90
18 2 226 42 3 139
18 2,5 293 42 4 190
18 3 365 42 5 245
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Principle
Cutting ring couplings enable the easy assembly of hydraulic pipe circuits, guaranteeing
a high level of security.
These couplings comprise a body, a cutting ring and a tightening nut. Depending on the
pressure of an installation, the Legris range offers bodies and nuts in 3 series: LL, for low
pressure, L for medium pressure and S for high pressure.
Several cutting ring models are also available, giving maximum performance adapted to
various installation problems.

the DiNova cutting ring,

for all hydraulic installations
The DiNova ring is an answer to the sealing and safety requirements of hydraulic
installations. Its performance is based on metal/metal sealing, reinforced by 2 PTFE seals
and a gripping safety ensured by 3 bites.
Principal advantages:
lSeal protection: the geometry of the seal cavity prevents distortion and guarantees
resistance to vibration. The protection of the seal is ensured throughout assembly,- it
will not compress until final crimping has been achieved (Legris patent).
Its two PTFE seals enable repeated assembly with no deterioration in performance over
time. In addition, they resist almost all aggressive fluids and a wide range of
temperatures.
lReliability and easy assembly: a mechanical stop clearly indicates the crimp position
and avoids the risk of insufficient tightening or over-tightening.
lSafe connection: three bites ensure a more precise assembly, less tube distortion and
reinforce the safety of connection, even in severe conditions of use. Thanks to an increa-
sed area of interface with the tube upon tightening and the seal position within the
assembly, the DiNova ring resistance to vibrations is extremely good.
Visual control for proper crimping is possible (according to DIN 3859-2).

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the double-bite ring, for standard applications
By combining simplicity and assembly safety with good sealing performance, the Legris
double-bite ring is a solution well adapted to many hydraulic applications.
During the assembly, its two bites penetrate the tube one after the other. When
tightening the nut, the cutting bites (1) and (2) penetrate the pipe wall and raise visible
collars (5) and (6) around the pipe surface. The ring body (3) becomes wedged between
the pipe wall and the inner cone thus preventing the advance of the double-bite ring.
Part (4) projects forward to the end of the pipe and lies firmly against it. This dampens
vibration which is then absorbed by ring body (3) preventing it from reaching the pipe
grooves (1) and (2). This arrangement produces maximum compression strength and
resistance to the effect of temperature fluctuations. When fitted properly, repeated
assemblies are possible.

the single-bite cutting ring, for low pressure circuits

(couplings only series LL)
The Legris single-bite ring is suitable for applications lower than 100 bar. Its low
tightening torque enables easy use.
When tightening the nut, the cutting ring, with its pre-formed and hardened cutting bite
(1) moves along the 24° inner cone of the coupling body. The cutting ring engages the
pipe, cuts into the surface with its cutting edge and produces a visible collar (4).
The pipe, which is cut at right angles (2) must push against the
locating face in the body, without fail, in order to ensure a secure bite. Due to the inter-
nal shape of the cutting ring, vibration of the pipe is prevented.

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Tube preparation
1- Saw the tube square (do not use a tube cutter). A 0,5° angular gap is acceptable.
2- Deburr the tube inside and outside. Acceptable chamfer 0,2 x 45°. Clean.
3- To ensure safe assembly, reinforcement should be used for tubes which are made of
copper or aluminium and for thin walled steel tubes.
4- Minimum length of straight tube with tube bends and minimum straight tube length,
see table.

Series LL L S
o.d. tube 4 5 6 8 6 8 10 12 15 18 22 28 35 42 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 38
H min. 24 25 25 26 31 31 33 33 36 38 42 42 48 48 35 35 37 37 43 43 50 54 58 65
L min. 30 32 32 33 39 39 42 42 45 48 53 53 60 60 44 44 47 47 54 54 63 68 73 82

Note on lubrication
Galvanized couplings have a colourless lubricant coating. Lubrication of the couplings
components is unnecessary (diameters smaller than 20 mm).
In the case of bonded couplings and galvanized couplings that are still in circulation, the
thread of the nut and the cone of the coupling body should be oiled.

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Installation
Installation with pre-assembly unit - single-bite, double-bite, and
DiNova rings
The pre-assembled pressure is different from each ring model to another. Please refer to
pressure data in the following table.

Pre-assembled pressures recommended for pipes St 37-4 to DIN 1630 and DIN 2391
o.d.tube
(mm) 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 22 25 28 30 35 38 42

tube thickness 1 1 1 1 2 1,5 2 1,5 2 1,5 2,5 2 2 5 2,5 2 4 3

2 2 2
(mm) -2 -2,5 -3 -3,5 -4 -3 -3 -3 -4 -3,5 -5 -3,5 -4 -6 -5 -3 -6 -5

double-
25 30 35 40 45 45 55 55 70 70 90 80 110 100 135 125
bit ring(bar)

DiNova ring
25 25 25 45 45 45 55 55 70 80 90 130 80 130 160 130 160 130 170 130 170
(bar)

1- Select the retainer plates and the pre-installed body, according to series of the model
and pipe size.
2- Push the nut and the cutting ring onto the sawn-off and deburred pipe.
3- Insert the pipe so that the nut and cutting ring lie between the retainer plates and installed body.
4- Press the pipe end firmly against the stop of the pre-installed body.
5- Hold firmly the pipe end in position and press the control button until the
pre-assembled unit automatically stops.
6- After completion of pre-assembly, remove the pipe.
7- Check whether a visible flange projection is present.
Final installation: Screw on the nut, by hand, until contact is perceptible. Hold the
coupling body with a wrench and tighten the nut past the point of perceptible increase in
force approximately 1/4 to 1/3 turns, until no further tightening is possible.

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Couplings to DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1/4
Installation with pre-assembly block - single-bite, double-bite
and DiNova rings
Pre-installation:
Lubricate the thread and the end of the pre-assembly block.
1- Push the nut and the cutting ring onto the pipe.
2- Screw on the nut until contact is perceptible.
3- Push the pipe against the end of the lubricated pre-installation block, tightening the
nut approximately 1 1/4 turns(1 1/2 turns for DiNova ring), with the help of the wrench.
Checking pre-assembly:
4- After pre-assembly, slacken the nut. A visible cut edge must be present in front of the
cutting ring. The cutting ring may rotate, but will not permit axial displacement.
Final installation in the coupling body:
5- Screw on the nut by hand until noticeable contact is made.
6- Hold the coupling body with the wrench. Tighten the nut past the point of perceptible
increase in force approximately 1/4 to 1/3 turns.

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 Couplings to DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1/4
Manual installation - single-bite and double-bite rings
1- Push the nut and the cutting ring onto the pipe.
2- Screw on the nut until contact is detected.
3- Press the pipe against the stop in the coupling body for correct pipe incision. With a
wrench, tighten the nut approximately 11/2 turns, whilst holding the coupling body in
position.
4- Checking: Disassemble the tube connection by slackening the nut. A visible cut edge
must be apparent in front of the cutting ring. The cutting ring may rotate, but will not
permit axial displacement.
Re-installation
For re-installation, tighten the nut with the same torque as the initial installation. For this,
screw on the nut until contact is apparent, then tighten approximately 1/8 turn with a
wrench.

Manual installation - DiNova ring

1- Push the nut and the DiNova ring onto the pipe.
2- Screw on the nut until contact is noticeable.
3- With the help of the wrench, tighten the nut until contact is perceptible, that is,
approximately 13/4 turns.
4- Checking: Disassemble the connection by slackening the nut. A visible cut edge must
be apparent in front of the cutting ring.
Re-installation
Screw on then tighten by wrench, until contact is detected (approximately 1/6 turn).

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Couplings to DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1/4
Installation of 24° sealing cone couplings and pre-assembled
couplings
Whilst holding the coupling body with a wrench, tighten the nut by 1/4 to 1/3 turns on
the pre-assembled side after having determined a perceptible increase in force.
The tube end with cutting ring, with flare or weld nipple-connection coupling is to be
assembled according to the relevant assembly instructions for these couplings.
To ensure the repeatability of the process, it is also possible to assemble 24° cone
couplings by controlling the tightening torques. See the following table:
Series L S
o.d. tube 8 10 12 15 18 22 28 35 42 8 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 38
Tightening torque NM Min. 23 28 40 50 65 100 110 170 260 23 28 40 55 65 100 140 170 260
Tightening torque NM Max. 25 35 45 60 85 110 130 215 330 40 50 60 75 80 120 170 250 350

Installation of adjustable couplings with lock nut

1- Screw the lock nut on the coupling body. Release the seal and O-ring until contact with
coupling body is made. Lubricate the O-ring.
2- For BSP and metric thread couplings, for tapped holes to DIN 3852, push the ring onto
the O-ring.
3- Screw the body coupling by hand in the tapped hole until the contact with lock nut or
ring is perceptible.
4- Adjust the coupling body to the required direction (1 maximum turn).
5- Screw the lock nut onto the seal and tighten with the wrench, according to the
information given at the beginning of this catalogue.

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 DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1/4 couplings: complementary range
Weld nipples ISO 8434-4
Weld nipples offer another method of connecting tube couplings. They are suitable for
use under extreme conditions of vibration, pressure surges and changes of temperature.
The weld nipple (Form a DIN 3865 / ISO 8434-4) replaces the cutting ring and can be
used in all fittings with a 24° inner cone (type of port end W DIN 3861 / ISO 8434-1) whilst
using the standard nut. Sealing is produced by the metal contact between the weld
nipple and inner cone of the coupling body with the O-ring forming an additional seal.
The O-ring must be always fitted after welding the tube.
Installation by welding is an optimal gripping and sealing solution.
1- Cut the tube at right angles and chamfer it for V-welding seam to DIN 2559.
2- Slide the nut over the weld nipple as shown on the illustration.
3- Weld nipple and tube according to general welding practise. Please ensure that not
globules of weld enter the inside of the tube. Nipple, groove and taper must also be
clean.
4- Insert the O-ring into groove only after welding. Do not grease, but lubricate nipple,
taper, internal and external threads.
5- Screw the nut by hand onto the body, then tighten with a wrench approximately 1/4 to
1/3 turns. Tube with welded nipple has to be screwed and installed free of tension.

Tube Weld nipple Nut

O-ring Coupling body

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DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1/4 couplings: complementary range
Adaptors for 37° flare
These adaptors guarantee a reliable connection between 37° flare tube and the coupling
body with 24° cone (port end W DIN 3861 / ISO 8434-1).
The most important structural element is the adaptor (2) which seals against the cone of
the coupling body and the 37° angle of the flared tube. When assembling, the adaptor
with O-rings is pressed into the cone of the coupling body up to the stop face.
On doing this, metal/metal sealing is produced between the inner cone and the adaptor,
with the O-ring forming an additional seal. By means of the stop face on the adaptor, any
undue enlargement of the 24° cone is avoided; this design also ensures that the adaptor
will be pressed captively into the cone.
When tightening the nut (4) further, the flared tube (3) is clamped, sealing between flare
sleeve (5) and adaptor (2).
The sealing of the tube side is also metal/metal, an O-ring forming an additional seal.

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 DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1/4 couplings: complementary range
Adaptors for 37° flare
Determining tube length, Overall length
In order to determine the length of the tube before flaring, the dimension X must be deducted from
each tube end which is to be connected to a coupling body. When using the dimension tables to
calculate the tube length, the dimensionT must be used.T represents the difference in tube length
between the flare coupling and the cutting ring coupling.The overall lengths for flare couplings can
be determined by means of the dimensions H1 and H2.

Series Tube size Series Tube size

AD x s T x H1 H2 AD x s T x H1 H2
6x1 8,5 1,5 21,5 17,5 6x1 8,5 1,5 21,5 17,5
6x1,5 9 2 22 18 6x1,5 9 2 22 18
8x1 9 2 22 18 8x1 9 2 22 18
8x1,5 9,5 2,5 23 19 8x1,5 9,5 2,5 23 19
8x2 10 3 24 20 8x2 10 3 24 20
10x1 9 2 24 19 10x1 10 2,5 25 20
10x1,5 10 3 25 20 10x1,5 10,5 3 25,5 20,5
10x2 11 4 25,5 20,5 10x2 11,5 4 26 21
12x1 9 2 25 19,5 12x1 9,5 2 25,5 20
12x1,5 9,5 2,5 25,5 20 12x1,5 10 2,5 26 20,5
12x2 10 3 26,5 21 12x2 10,5 3 27 21,5
15x1,5 9 2 28,5 21 14x1,5 9,5 1,5 29 21,5
15x2 9,5 2,5 29 21,5 14x2 10,5 2,5 30 22,5
15x2,5 10 3 30 22,5 14x2,5 11 3 31 23,5
18x1,5 8,5 1 28,5 22,5 14x3 11,5 3,5 32 24,5
18x2 9 1,5 29,5 23,5 16x1,5 10 1,5 30,5 24,5
18x2,5 9,5 2 30 24 16x2 11 2,5 31,5 25,5
22x1,5 8,5 1 30,5 23,5 16x2,5 11,5 3 32 26
L 22x2 9 1,5 31,5 24,5 S 16x3 12 3,5 33 27
22x2,5 9,5 2 32 25 20x2 12,5 2 35 28
22x3 11 3,5 33 26 20x2,5 13 2,5 35,5 28,5
28x2 11,5 4 33,5 25 20x3 13,5 3 36 29
28x2,5 12 4,5 34,5 26 20x3,5 14,5 4 37 30
28x3 12,5 5 35 26,5 25x2 15,5 3,5 39 30,5
35x2 12 1,5 39,5 29,5 25x2,5 16 4 40 31,5
35x2,5 12,5 2 40 30 25x3 17 5 41 32,5
35x3 13,5 3 41 31 25x4 18 6 42,5 34
35x4 15 4,5 42,5 32,5 30x2 14 0,5 43 33
42x2 12 1 46 32,5 30x2,5 14,5 1 43,5 33,5
42x3 13,5 2,5 47,5 34 30x3 15,5 2 44 34
42x4 15 4 49 35,5 30x4 16,5 3 45,5 35,5
30x5 17,5 4 47 37
38x2,5 17 1 52,5 39
38x3 17,5 1,5 53 39,5
38x4 19 3 54,5 41
38x5 20,5 4,5 56 42,5
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DIN 2353/ISO 8434-1/4 couplings: complementary range
Adaptors for 37° flare
Coupling body Intermediate cone Tube Flare sleeve Nut

Installation
1- Cut the tube square (do not use a pipe cutter).
2- Deburr the pipe inside and outside, do not chamfer. Clean the tube end, otherwise the
sealing surface of the tube will be damaged when it is flared.
3- Slide the nut and the collar over the tube as shown in the illustration.
4- Flare the tube by means of flaring tools or flaring machine. The flare diameter DB must not
be beyond the limits given in the table. The flare cone must be square to the tubular axis
and concentric to the collar. The inner cone must be clean and free of burrs.
5- Insert the adaptor into the coupling body and press flared tube onto the adaptor. Screw the
nut by hand. Then, tighten the nut with a spanner until the adaptor is pressed captively into
the coupling body. When torque must be intensified, tighten the nut approximately 1/4 turn
more. Each time the connection is slackened, it can be retightened without any intensified torque.

o.d. tube 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 22 25 28 30 35 38 42
DB min. 9,1 11,3 13,1 15,3 18,6 19,1 20,6 23,2 25,6 26,5 31,1 32,7 37 41,8 46 48,8
DB max. 10,0 12,0 14,0 16,0 19,6 20,0 22,0 24,0 26,8 27,5 33,0 33,3 38,7 42,7 47,2 49,8
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 Tube installation
In order to optimize the performance of a hydraulic system, we recommend the
following:

Make the system easy to maintain.

Always fix tubes on fixed points

with clamps.

Avoid excess force on connections

as stresses may cause leaks.

To avoid stresses on connections:

position clamps on each side the
connection point.

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Practical information
Identification of Legris part numbers
To help users, Legris classifies its product ranges with specific part numbers which provide
easy identification of each item.
Part numbers have been chosen by a method of mnemonics. Each coupling is identified by:
lthe product type (4 numbers)
lthe series (1 letter)
lthe outside diameter of tube (2 numbers)
lthe thread code (2 numbers)

Product type 3 = DiNova cutting ring BSP thread 10 = 1/8

Series code L Outside diameter of tube 06 = 6 mm

Series code Product type

the 2nd number corresponds to the model
E Series LL according to the following code:

L Series L 0 Body only

1 Single-bite cutting ring
S Series S 2 Double-bite cutting ring
3 DiNova cutting ring
4 37° flare couplings and adaptors
5 24° sealing cone couplings

outside diameter of ube thread

ØD mm Code ØD inch Code Metric thread Code BSP thread Code NPT thread Code
4 04 M6x1 52 1/8 10 1/8 11
5 05 M8x1 56 1/4 13 1/4 14
6 06 1/4" 56 M10x1 60 3/8 17 3/8 18
8 08 5/16" 58 M12x1 65 1/2 21 1/2 22
10 10 3/8" 60 M12x1,5 67 3/4 27 3/4 28
1" 34 1" 35
12 12 1/2" 62 M14x1 69
1"1/4 42 1"1/4 43
14 14 M14x1,5 71 1"1/2 49 1"1/2 50
15 15 M16x1,5 75
16 16 5/8" 66 M18x1,5 78 UN/UNF thread Code
18 18 3/4" 69 M20x1,5 80
20 20 M22x1,5 82 7/16-20 103
1/2-20 104
22 22 M24x1,5 83
9/16-18 105
25 25 1" 75 M26x1,5 89 3/4-16 107
28 28 M27x2 86 7/8-14 108
30 30 M33x2 91 1 1/16-12 153
35 35 1"1/4 82 M36x2 93 1 5/16-12 157
38 38 1"1/2 88 M42x2 96 1 5/8-12 162
42 42 M48x2 98 1 7/8-12 166
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