Does the JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT require Teflon tape or anaerobic sealant on the external NPT thread for proper sealing?

Yes. The JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT requires a thread sealant on the external NPT thread (use Teflon tape or an anaerobic sealant) for proper sealing. The product description for the Adjustable 90Â° elbow fitting JIC 37Â° with external NPT thread specifies that the seal is achieved on the thread using Teflon tape or anaerobic sealant; the same sealing method applies to the WE-NT type with stainless steel NPT socket to ensure leak-free assembly.

Is Teflon tape or anaerobic sealant required on the external NPT thread of the JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT?

Yes. For the JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT, the external NPT thread requires sealing on the thread-use Teflon tape or an anaerobic sealant as specified.

JIC 90° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT

Q: Should the external NPT thread on the JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT be sealed with Teflon tape or anaerobic sealant?

Yes. seal the external NPT thread on the JIC 90Â° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT. Use either PTFE (Teflon) tape or an anaerobic thread sealant suitable for stainless steel and the fluid/media in your system. Ensure correct application: - PTFE tape: wrap 3â5 turns clockwise (as viewed from the male end), keep tape away from the first thread to avoid contamination of the female port, and use high-quality gas- or hydraulic-rated PTFE tape if under pressure. - Anaerobic sealant: choose a product rated for stainless steel, compatible with system fluids and temperature/pressure, apply a thin even coat on the male threads, and allow recommended cure time. Do not combine heavy PTFE packing and high-strength anaerobic adhesives simultaneously. Follow manufacturer torque and assembly instructions to avoid over-tightening and maintain the JIC 37Â° seating integrity.

JIC 90° adjustable angle fitting with stainless steel NPT socket, type WE-NT

Additional information

Material	SS – stainless steel
Standard length [m]	0.61, 1.22

Adjustable 90° elbow fitting JIC 37° with external NPT thread (seal on the thread – with Teflon tape or anaerobic sealant). Material: AISI 316 steel.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
HJ-WE-07-NT-02-SS	90° GZ JIC 7/16"-20 / GZ NPT 1/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-07-NT-04-SS	90° GZ JIC 7/16"-20 / GZ NPT 1/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-07-NT-06-SS	90° GZ JIC 7/16"-20 / GZ NPT 3/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-08-NT-02-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1/2"-20 / GZ NPT 1/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-08-NT-04-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1/2"-20 / GZ NPT 1/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-09-NT-02-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 9/16"-18 / GZ NPT 1/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-09-NT-04-SS	90° Female JIC 9/16"-18 / Female NPT 1/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-09-NT-06-SS	90° GZ JIC 9/16"-18 / GZ NPT 3/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-09-NT-08-SS	90° GZ JIC 9/16"-18 / GZ NPT 1/2", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-12-NT-04-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 3/4"-16 / GZ NPT 1/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-12-NT-06-SS	90° GZ JIC 3/4"-16 / GZ NPT 3/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-12-NT-08-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 3/4"-16 / GZ NPT 1/2", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-14-NT-06-SS	90° GZ JIC 7/8"-14 / GZ NPT 3/8", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-14-NT-08-SS	90° GZ JIC 7/8"-14 / GZ NPT 1/2", AISI 316 elbow fitting	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-14-NT-12-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 7/8"-14 / GZ NPT 3/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-17-NT-08-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.1/16"-12 / GZ NPT 1/2", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-17-NT-12-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.1/16"-12 / GZ NPT 3/4", AISI 316	-	350	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-17-NT-16-SS	90° GZ JIC 1.1/16"-12 / GZ NPT 1", AISI 316	-	290	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-21-NT-12-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.5/16"-12 / GZ NPT 3/4", AISI 316	-	290	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-21-NT-16-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.5/16"-12 / GZ NPT 1", AISI 316	-	290	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-26-NT-16-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.5/8"-12 / GZ NPT 1", AISI 316	-	240	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-26-NT-20-SS	90° GZ JIC 1.5/8"-12 / GZ NPT 1.1/4", AISI 316	-	240	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-30-NT-20-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.7/8"-12 / GZ NPT 1.1/4", AISI 316	-	240	In stock	Enquiry
HJ-WE-30-NT-24-SS	90° Elbow GZ JIC 1.7/8"-12 / GZ NPT 1.1/2", AISI 316	-	240	In stock	Enquiry