Inventors:
Luke Dugan - Girard PA
Bernard Spattifor - Erie PA
Charles Szewczykowski - Erie PA
Assignee:
Niagara Plastics Company - Erie PA
International Classification:
F16L 5510
Abstract:
A molded protector for a hydraulic fitting such as an O-ring face seal includes a circular base and an annular skirt extending from the base. A plurality of ribs on an internal surface of the skirt with each rib adapted to frictionally engage one of the outer surfaces of the coupling nut of the O-ring face seal fitting. The frictional engagement of the ribs on the flats is combined with the frictional engagement of the annular skirt with the corner portions of the coupling nut to secure the protector in position. Additionally, the ribs are included with a beveled leading end to assist in the alignment of the protector during installation.