What size hole do I drill for a grease fitting?
Grease Fitting Thread SizeFitting Thread SizeTap Drill Selection For Standard Thread FittingsDrill Size Selection for Spin Drive Fittings1/4"-28#3 (for soft metal use #5)"A" - .234" Dia.5/16"-329/32" (for soft metal use "J")-1/8" Pipe11/32" (for soft metal use "R")3/8 - .375" Dia.*1/4" Pipe7/16"-
Are all grease guns the same size?
It's important to make sure you're aware that there are many different types of lubricants and greases for grease guns, as well as various different grease gun cartridge sizes available.
What size threads is a Zerk fitting?
1/8" Pipe Thread Grease Fitting / Zerk Fitting.
Are grease guns standard size?
Anything larger must be used on much larger shafts, bearings or joints. The standard grease gun is the size you will find in any Halford or motor factors and I'm sure that any grease nipple on a boat will also be the same standard size.
Are grease nipples a standard size?
The most common standard grease zerk size is 1/4"‑28 SAE‑LT and is often used in automotive applications. They can also be found in agricultural environments as well as other various standard duty applications. For heavy-duty applications, larger 1/8"‑27 PTF grease zerk fitting sizes can be found.
Are there different size grease fittings?
There is no one-size-fits-all grease fitting. They come in various types, sizes and thread identifications.
Are Zerk fittings NPT?
Zerks 1/8-27 NPT.
Are grease fittings metric?
Metric Grease Fittings are available in both regular and stainless steel. Metric Grease Fittings are also referred to as Metric Zerk Fittings, Metric Lubrication Fittings, Metric Hydraulic Fittings, and Metric Zerks.
Why is it called a Zerk fitting?
The Zerk design, named after Oscar Zerk, used a fitting much smaller than the Alemite pin-type and did not lock the hose coupler or hand gun and fitting together. Instead, the seal between them was maintained by the pressure of a pushing action when the operator applied the coupler to the fitting.