If the length of the assembly must be within a tight tolerance for proper installation, follow the measuring steps below to get your accurate cut length

Cut hose length procedure for tight tolerances

Cut-off value “C” is the length of that part of the coupling not directly in contact with or applied to the hose .

Subtract the sum of the two “C” values from the total length of the assembly to determine the approximate hose length to be cut

CUT HOSE LENGTH = ASSEMBLY OVERALL LENGTH MINUS (C1 + C2)

"C" Values

For male thread couplings, the cut-off is measured from the locking collar to the end of the threads .

For straight female couplings, the cut-off is measured from the locking collar to either the end of the nut or seat, depending on whether the nut can be pulled back exposing the seating surface

Bent tube couplings are measured to the centerline of the seating surface