Is the GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel compatible with hydraulic systems requiring a 4:1 safety factor?

Yes. The GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel is specified with a safety factor of 4:1 per the DIN 2353 description. It uses a 24Â° DIN 2353 socket with external metric threads and sealing to DIN 3852 type E (elastomer rectangular seal), is available in light (L) and heavy (S) series, and is manufactured from carbon steel with a 6â10 Âµm zincânickel coating. These specifications confirm compatibility with hydraulic systems requiring a 4:1 safety factor.

Does the GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel meet DIN 3852 type E elastomer seal requirements?

Yes. The GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel meets DIN 3852 Type E elastomer seal requirements: the DIN 2353 description explicitly states the GE-ME is a 24Â° DIN 2353 socket with external metric thread and external metric thread, specifying sealing DIN 3852 Type E - elastomer seal with rectangular cross-section. Material (carbon steel) and zincânickel coating do not conflict with that sealing specification; the part is offered in L and S series with 4:1 safety factor and corrosion-resistant zincânickel (6â10 Âµm).

Can the GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel be used in marine environments with high salinity?

Yesâwith reservations. Details: - The GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel uses a zincânickel coating (6â10 Âµm) that provides very high corrosion resistance and is specified to resist up to 720 hours in a neutral salt spray test (NSS). That level of performance indicates good suitability for many marine and coastal applications with high salinity compared with plain zinc or uncoated carbon steel. - Limitations to consider: - Salt spray hours are a laboratory accelerated test and do not perfectly predict lifetime in real marine exposure (cyclic wet/dry, UV, pollutants, mechanical wear, crevice corrosion). - Carbon steel substrate remains susceptible to corrosion if the coating is damaged (scratches, nicks, thread galling) or if galvanic coupling occurs with more noble materials. All threads and sealing faces must remain intact and free of coating damage. - Dynamic loading, vibration, or abrasive environments increase risk of coating wear and localized corrosion; maintenance and inspection are advisable. - Sealing depends on DIN 3852 type E elastomer; elastomer compatibility with seawater, temperature, and aging should be verified for the intended service. - For extremely aggressive or long-term immersion conditions (offshore platforms, splash zones with permanent salt spray), consider stainless steel or duplex alternatives or additional protective measures (overcoating, cathodic protection, corrosion inhibitors). Recommendation: - GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel is generally acceptable for many marine environments with high salinity if installed and maintained properly, coating integrity is preserved, and elastomer seals are compatible. For critical, long-term, or highly aggressive marine services, evaluate stainless/duplex materials or supplementary protection and perform field testing or consult a corrosion specialist.

GE-ME screw connection, carbon steel, zinc-nickel

Additional information

Material	CS – steel (cast iron)
Standard length [m]	2.13

DIN 2353 screw connection, type GE-ME: 24° DIN 2353 socket with external metric thread and external metric thread (sealing DIN 3852 type E – elastomer seal with rectangular cross-section). Safety factor 4:1. Available as: L (light series), S (heavy series). Surface coated with zinc-nickel with a layer thickness of 6-10 µm, which exhibits very high corrosion resistance (up to 720 hours without corrosion in a salt spray chamber). Material: carbon steel, zinc-nickel.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
HD-GE-06L-ME-10-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 6L M10x1, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-06S-ME-12-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 6S M12x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	800	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-08L-ME-12-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 8L M12x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-08L-ME-14-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 8L M14x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-08L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 8L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-08S-ME-14-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 8S M14x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	800	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-10-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M10x1, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-12-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M12x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-14-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M14x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	500	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-16-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M16x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10S-ME-12-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10S M12x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	800	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-10S-ME-16-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 10S M16x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	800	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-12-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M12x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-14-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M14x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-16-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M16x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12L-ME-26-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12L M26x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12S-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12S M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-12S-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 12S M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-14S-ME-20-CN	DIN 2353 fitting GE 14S M20x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-15L-ME-16-CN	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L M16x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-15L-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 15L M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-15L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 15L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-16S-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 16S M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-16S-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 16S M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	630	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-18L-ME-18-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 18L M18x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-18L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 18L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	400	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-20S-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-20S-ME-27-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 20S M27x2, Zn-Ni	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-22L-ME-22-CN	DIN 2353 fitting GE 22L M22x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-22L-ME-26-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 22L M26x1.5, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-22L-ME-27-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 22L M27x2, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-25S-ME-33-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 25S M33x2, Zn-Ni	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-28L-ME-33-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 28L M33x2, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-30S-ME-42-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 30S M42x2, Zn-Ni	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-35L-ME-42-CN	DIN 2353 fitting GE 35L M42x2, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-38S-ME-48-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 38S M48x2, Zn-Ni	-	420	In stock	Enquiry
HD-GE-42L-ME-48-CN	DIN 2353 connector GE 42L M48x2, Zn-Ni	-	250	In stock	Enquiry

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DIN 2353 screw connection, type GE-ME: 24° DIN 2353 socket with external metric thread and external metric thread (sealing DIN 3852 type E – elastomer seal with rectangular cross-section). Safety factor 4:1. Available as: L (light series), S (heavy series). Surface coated with zinc-nickel with a layer thickness of 6-10 µm, which exhibits very high corrosion resistance (up to 720 hours without corrosion in a salt spray chamber). Material: carbon steel, zinc-nickel.