DELPHI FITTINGS
Product Overview
Tee adapter connecting two female ORFS swivels on the run and one female Metric port on the branch. This product is supplied for metric hydraulic adapter assemblies when the correct configuration, material, and mating components have been selected.
Key Features & Specifications
| Material | High-Grade Carbon Steel (12L14 / 1144 / 1045 Forging) |
|---|---|
| Surface Finish | Trivalent Zinc Electroplating (ASTM B633 Type II / Fe/Zn 8), 360+ Hours Salt Spray to White Rust (ASTM B117) |
| Operating Temperature | -65°F to +250°F (-54°C to +121°C) with standard Buna-N seals / NBR; up to +400°F (+204°C) with optional Viton (FKM) |
| Thread Standard | Metric Parallel / Metric Port per ISO 6149, DIN 3852-1, DIN 2353 24° Cone |
| Sealing Mechanism | ISO 6149 O-Ring Boss / DIN 3852 Form E Captive Seal / 24° Cone Seat |
| Media Compatibility | Petroleum-based hydraulic fluids, mineral oils, water-glycol, fuel, and synthetic lubricants |
| Manufacturing Standards | ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management with lot traceability |
Commonly Available Sizes (Part #6168 Series)
Delphi Fittings manufactures standard and custom dash sizes for Part 6168. Engineering specifications, dimensions, and thread/flange sizes are detailed below:
| Delphi Part # | End 1 (SAE ORFS Male) | End 2 (Metric Male Port) | Body Hex Size | Sealing Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6168-04-M12 | 9/16"-18 ORFS (-04) | M12 x 1.5 Metric | 17 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-06-M14 | 11/16"-16 ORFS (-06) | M14 x 1.5 Metric | 19 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-06-M16 | 11/16"-16 ORFS (-06) | M16 x 1.5 Metric | 22 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-08-M18 | 13/16"-16 ORFS (-08) | M18 x 1.5 Metric | 24 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-08-M22 | 13/16"-16 ORFS (-08) | M22 x 1.5 Metric | 27 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-10-M22 | 1"-14 ORFS (-10) | M22 x 1.5 Metric | 27 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
| 6168-12-M27 | 1-3/16"-12 ORFS (-12) | M27 x 2.0 Metric | 32 mm | Face O-Ring x ISO 6149 / ED Seal |
Need non-standard dash sizes, special step-down combinations, alternative port configurations, or special material grades (AISI 316 Stainless / Brass)? Delphi manufactures custom components to client blueprints.
Specific Applications & Hydraulic Circuit Routing
Part 6168 fittings provide reliable fluid power conveyance in demanding mobile and stationary equipment circuits:
- Continental European Excavators & Forestry Machinery: Standard factory port interface on Bosch Rexroth, Linde, and Danfoss hydrostatic pumps and travel drive motors.
- Metric Hydraulic Valve Blocks: Direct port-to-tube connection on ISO 6149 and DIN 3852-1 tapped manifold blocks, cartridge valve cavities, and accumulator stations.
- Automotive Stamping & Metalforming Presses: Engineered to withstand extreme cyclic pressure pulses and vibration in automated production stamping lines.
- Global OEM Machine Tooling: Provides standardized metric conversion between North American JIC/ORFS hose assemblies and European machine tool ports.
Installation & Assembly Guidance
- Port Chamfer & Thread Verification: Confirm the metric port thread pitch (e.g., M14x1.5 vs M16x1.5) and verify that the 60° spotface or ISO 6149 O-ring cavity is clean and smooth.
- Lubricate Elastomeric Seal: Apply a light film of clean system hydraulic oil to the metric O-ring or Form E captive seal to prevent pinch shearing during make-up.
- Smooth Engagement: Thread by hand until the hex shoulder meets the port face squarely.
- Final Torque Verification: Tighten to the specified DIN/ISO torque table value using a properly sized metric open-end or flare nut wrench.
Why Source Part 6168 from Delphi Fittings?
- Precision CNC Machining: Every Part 6168 is manufactured on multi-axis CNC turn-mill machining centers from solid cold-drawn barstock, guaranteeing thread precision and perpendicular sealing shoulders.
- ASTM B117 Superior Corrosion Resistance: All Delphi steel fittings receive premium trivalent zinc plating exceeding 360 hours to white rust under salt spray testing, far outlasting standard commercial plating.
- 100% Optical & Thread Gauge Inspection: Thread pitch diameters, runout tolerances, and sealing surfaces are verified using hardened Go/No-Go calibrated thread gauges and optical vision sorting.
- OEM Container-Load & Stocking Support: Factory-direct pricing from our ISO 9001:2015 certified Yuhuan facility with full Mill Test Reports (MTR) and custom packaging for North American distributors.
Get a Quote for Part 6168 - ORFS Male x ORFS Male x Metric Male Run Tee
Direct OEM container-load and distributor replenishment pricing, complete material test reports (MTR), and inspection samples available upon inquiry. Connect with our engineering sales team for rapid quotations and delivery schedules.
Complementary & Mating Hydraulic Fittings
Commonly paired with Part 6168 in hydraulic valve manifolds, power units, and industrial fluid power circuits:
