5503 NPTF Pipe 45° Street Elbow

The 5503 NPTF Pipe 45° Street Elbow is designed to connect a male pipe thread to a female pipe thread while changing the flow direction by 45°. Its street-elbow configuration combines the male and female connections into one compact fitting, making it useful when hydraulic routing space is limited. Gear House Hydraulics offers the 5503 in multiple configurations for hydraulic and fluid-transfer systems.

Male NPTF × Female NPTF Connection

The 5503 features a Male Pipe × Female Pipe configuration. The male end connects to a compatible female threaded port, while the female end accepts a compatible male pipe fitting.

This male-to-female street configuration can simplify hydraulic assemblies by providing the required connection and directional change in a single fitting.

Always verify the thread type and nominal size before installation to ensure compatibility with the existing components.

45° Street Elbow Design

The 45° configuration provides a directional change without the sharper turn of a 90° elbow. This can help create cleaner hydraulic line routing when components need to be positioned at an angle.

Because the 5503 combines male and female pipe connections, it can also reduce the need for an additional adapter in certain installations.

Steel Construction

The 5503 is listed with steel construction, providing a strong fitting body for hydraulic and fluid-transfer connections. The individual product specification also identifies the fitting material as steel.

This makes the 5503 a practical choice for hydraulic assemblies where a robust threaded connection is required.

NPTF Threaded Connection

The 5503 uses NPTF pipe threading. Proper thread identification is important when selecting a replacement or adding a new fitting to an existing hydraulic system.

Before installation, confirm that the mating components use the correct compatible thread standard and that the selected nominal size matches the system connection.

Compact Hydraulic Routing

The street-elbow design is particularly useful when hydraulic components are positioned close together. Instead of combining a straight adapter with another elbow, the 5503 integrates the connection and 45° directional change into one fitting.

This can help maintain a cleaner assembly around valves, manifolds, pumps, cylinders, and hydraulic piping where installation space is restricted.

Multiple Configurations

Gear House Hydraulics currently lists the 5503 in multiple equal-size configurations, including 1/8 × 1/8, 1/4 × 1/4, 3/8 × 3/8, 1/2 × 1/2, 3/4 × 3/4, 1 × 1, 1-1/4 × 1-1/4, and 1-1/2 × 1-1/2.

Choose the configuration that matches the male and female threaded connections in your hydraulic assembly.

Built for Practical Hydraulic Connections

The 5503 provides a compact solution for hydraulic systems that require a 45° directional change between compatible pipe-threaded connections. Its combination of male and female ends can make routing and component positioning more straightforward.

The NPT fittings category from Gear House Hydraulics includes elbows, adapters, tees, couplings, reducers, and other threaded connection solutions for hydraulic and industrial systems.

Installation Considerations

Before installing the 5503:

• Confirm the male and female pipe threads are compatible.
• Verify the nominal connection size.
• Inspect and clean the threads before assembly.
• Use the appropriate thread-sealing method for the system.
• Position the elbow correctly before final tightening.
• Avoid excessive tightening that may damage the threads or connected components.
• Confirm the finished connection meets the hydraulic system's pressure and service requirements.

Correct thread matching and installation are essential for maintaining dependable hydraulic performance.

Why Choose the 5503?

The 5503 NPTF Pipe 45° Street Elbow combines a compact street configuration with a 45° directional change, making it a practical fitting for organized hydraulic routing.

Key features include:

• Male Pipe × Female Pipe connection
• 45° street-elbow configuration
• Steel construction
• Compact directional design
• NPTF threaded connections
• Multiple equal-size configurations
• Useful where installation space is limited
• Suitable for hydraulic and fluid-transfer assemblies
• SAE 140339 compliance listed for the individual product configuration

Select the Correct 5503

Selecting the right 5503 starts with identifying the two threaded connections in your assembly. Because the fitting has one male and one female pipe end, verify the required size and thread type on both mating components.

For example, the 5503-02-02 configuration has a Male Pipe connection and Female Pipe connection, both listed as 1/8-27.

Check the existing hydraulic components before ordering to avoid thread or size mismatches.

Gear House Hydraulics 5503 Street Elbow

Gear House Hydraulics supplies the 5503 series as part of its NPT fitting range for hydraulic and industrial connection requirements. The combination of a Male NPTF × Female NPTF connection and 45° street-elbow design gives you a compact option for directional hydraulic routing.

Choose the correct 5503 configuration for your system and simplify hydraulic line positioning with a purpose-built 45° street elbow.

FAQs

What is a 5503 NPTF Pipe 45° Street Elbow?

The 5503 is a Male Pipe × Female Pipe 45° street elbow designed to change hydraulic flow direction while connecting compatible threaded pipe components.

What material is the 5503 made from?

The 5503 is listed with steel construction.

What type of connection does the 5503 use?

The 5503 uses a Male Pipe × Female Pipe configuration. The individual product specification lists both connections with NPTF thread dimensions.

Why use a 45° street elbow?

A 45° street elbow provides a directional change while combining male and female pipe connections in one fitting, which can simplify routing in compact hydraulic assemblies.

What sizes are available for the 5503?

The collection lists configurations from 1/8 × 1/8 through 1-1/2 × 1-1/2.

How do I choose the correct 5503?

Match the male and female thread sizes of the 5503 with the compatible connections in your hydraulic assembly, and confirm the thread standard before ordering.

Is the 5503 suitable for hydraulic systems?

Yes. The 5503 is part of Gear House Hydraulics' NPT fitting range intended for hydraulic and industrial threaded connections.