Midland Industries 2501L54 Long 90 Degree Elbow Jic Nptf

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 2501L54 is a long 90-degree hydraulic elbow adapter machined from steel. It connects a 5/16-inch Male JIC fitting (thread size 1/2-20) to a 1/4-inch Male NPTF port (thread size 1/4-18), allowing directional routing of hydraulic lines where space or geometry demands a right-angle transition. The long-elbow body provides additional clearance compared to a standard 90-degree elbow, reducing hose stress at the bend. Center-to-end dimensions measure 1.58 inches by 1.05 inches. This adapter is installed by hydraulic technicians, fluid power specialists, and mobile equipment mechanics working on hydraulic plumbing assemblies.

The 2501L54 is suited for use in steel hydraulic plumbing circuits on mobile machinery, industrial equipment, and off-highway vehicles where JIC flare connections must interface with NPTF pipe threads. It belongs to the 2501-L Series of Male JIC to Male Pipe long elbows and is a standard single-piece adapter used when routing hydraulic hose or tubing at a 90-degree angle off a ported component or manifold. Typical applications include pump outlets, valve bodies, and cylinder ports requiring a change of direction.

Key Features

• Long 90-degree elbow body provides extra clearance and reduces hose strain at the connection point
• 5/16-inch Male JIC (1/2-20 thread) on one end for standard flare-seal connections
• 1/4-inch Male NPTF (1/4-18 thread) on the other end for dry-seal pipe thread ports
• Steel construction for durability in high-pressure hydraulic service
• Center-to-end dimensions of 1.58 inches by 1.05 inches for precise plumbing layout planning
• Part of the 2501-L Series, designed for consistent fitment in steel JIC adapter applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hydraulic adapter for steel JIC plumbing circuits requiring a 5/16-inch Male JIC to 1/4-inch Male NPTF long 90-degree elbow connection.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified hydraulic technician or fluid power specialist. Depressurize and bleed down the hydraulic system completely before removing or installing any fittings. JIC flare connections rely on metal-to-metal seat contact and should be tightened to the proper flats-past-finger-tight method without over-torquing, which can damage the 37-degree flare seat. NPTF threads are dry-seal by design but should be inspected for clean, undamaged threads before assembly.