Grade 12.9 Steel Hydraulic Compression Fittings pairs the standard DIN 2353 with a Grade 12.9 Steel base material. The sections below cover why engineers select this grade for hydraulic compression fittings, its corrosion and temperature behavior, and the sizes available.
Why Choose Grade 12.9 Steel for Hydraulic Compression Fittings
The highest common strength class, for high-load machine assembly. For hydraulic compression fittings, this matters when requires plating or black-oxide protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 12.9 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating or black-oxide protection |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
Carbon and alloy steel hydraulic compression fittings require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For hydraulic compression fittings in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Sizes of Hydraulic Compression Fittings Available in Grade 12.9 Steel
| Tube OD (mm) | Nut length L (mm) | Nut width across flats (mm) | Tube bore (mm) | Max working pressure (bar) | Mating thread | Reference standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 400 | M10x1 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 5 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 400 | M12x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 6 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 400 | M14x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 8 | 30 | 19 | 13 | 400 | M16x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 10 | 33 | 22 | 16 | 400 | M18x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 12 | 36 | 24 | 18 | 315 | M22x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 14 | 39 | 27 | 20 | 315 | M26x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 15 | 39 | 27 | 20 | 315 | M26x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 16 | 42 | 30 | 22 | 315 | M26x1.5 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 18 | 45 | 32 | 25 | 250 | M30x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 20 | 48 | 36 | 27 | 250 | M30x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 22 | 51 | 38 | 30 | 250 | M36x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 25 | 55 | 41 | 32 | 250 | M36x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 28 | 58 | 46 | 36 | 160 | M42x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 30 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 160 | M42x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 35 | 66 | 55 | 44 | 160 | M52x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 38 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 160 | M52x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |
| 42 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 100 | M60x2 | DIN 2353 / ISO 8434-1 | Compression hydraulic fitting |