Is the Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 compatible with Komatsu high-pressure systems requiring a 60Â° inverted cone seal?

Yes. The Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 is described as a high-pressure plug JIS type A506 with external metric thread and sealing inverted cone 60Â° for KOMATSU. That specification matches Komatsu high-pressure systems that require a 60Â° inverted cone seal, so this Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 is compatible.

Does the Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 require a torque specification for proper 60Â° inverted cone sealing?

Yes. Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 requires a torque specification to achieve proper 60Â° inverted cone metal-to-metal sealing. The sealing depends on correct axial compression and thread engagement; insufficient torque risks leaks, excessive torque risks damage to the cone or threads. Use the manufacturerâs recommended torque values for the specific plug size and thread class, or calculate based on material (galvanized carbon steel), thread pitch, and lubrication. If no manufacturer data is available, determine torque via controlled assembly tests to confirm leak-free sealing without overstressing components.

Can the Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 be used with hydraulic fluids other than mineral oil?

Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 is designed primarily as a mechanical sealing component (external metric thread, inverted cone 60Â°) made of carbon steel with galvanised surface treatment. Compatibility with hydraulic fluids depends on two main factors: material compatibility (carbon steel + galvanization) and the seal system used in the hydraulic circuit (if any elastomers are present at the joint). 1. Carbon steel base: Carbon steel itself is generally compatible with a wide range of hydraulic fluids including mineral oils, many synthetic esters, and some polyalphaolefins (PAOs). However, corrosion resistance varies; galvanisation improves corrosion protection but can be attacked by certain fluids, additives, or prolonged exposure to water-contaminated fluids. 2. Galvanised coating: Zinc coating resists corrosion in many environments but can react with aggressive fluids (some phosphate esters, certain fire-resistant fluids, water-glycol mixes with high pH or contaminants) leading to degradation of the coating and potential galvanic issues. 3. Sealing considerations: The plug seals by metal-to-metal inverted cone (60Â°). If the system uses additional elastomer seals (O-rings, washers) near the plug, compatibility of those elastomers with non-mineral fluids must be checked separately. Fire-resistant fluids (phosphate esters, water-glycol, some synthetic fluids) often require specific seal materials and corrosion-resistant metals (stainless steels, special coatings). Conclusion: Adaptor - JIS Komatsu plug with GZ METRIC, carbon steel, type A506 can be used with many hydraulic fluids beyond mineral oil (e.g., some synthetics like PAOs and certain esters) but compatibility is not universal. Avoid or verify use with aggressive or fire-resistant fluids (phosphate esters, some water-based fluids) without consulting the fluid and coating manufacturers. For critical applications, test for corrosion and sealing performance or choose a plug/material specified for the intended fluid (stainless steel or approved coatings and compatible seal materials).

Adapter – plug JIS Komatsu metric male, carbon steel, type A506

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Material	CS – steel (cast iron)

Adapter – plug high-pressure JIS type A506 with metric male thread (inverted 60° cone sealing) – KOMATSU. Material: carbon steel, galvanized.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
TI-A506-14	Plug M14x1.5 male JIS	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
TI-A506-16	Plug M16x1.5 male JIS	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
TI-A506-18	Plug M18x1.5 male JIS	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
TI-A506-22	Plug M22x1.5 male JIS	-	345	In stock	Enquiry
TI-A506-24	Plug M24x1.5 male JIS	-	275	In stock	Enquiry
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