This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

Sometimes the simplest steps can trip you up. There’s a right way and a wrong way to wrap pipe sealant tape on pipe threads. The correct way to wrap pipe thread tape is to wrap the tape around the ...