Let's Talk Understanding the Taipan Adaptor Part Number System
If you’re not in the know, our Adaptor part numbers can look confusing – but they’re actually super simple! Here’s how to use our Adaptor Identification Key to understand the components of our part numbers.
Every Adaptor in Taipan’s range starts with the letter ‘Q’.
Using our fitting QEBKL0945 as an example, here’s how to use our Adaptor Identification Key.
Every Taipan adaptor part number is broken into four parts: Adaptor Type, Thread Style, Thread Size, and Angle (if required).
1. Adaptor Type
EB = Elbow Block
Let’s focus on the type of adaptor first. In our example, EB is the Adaptor Type. If you can’t tell the type by sight, you’ll need to have a look at our Identification Key.
Each type has a reference ID, which you can find on our Adaptor ID Chart.
In this example, EB refers to Elbow Block.
So far we’re up to QEB.
2. Thread Style
KL = JIC F + JIC M
The next letter group is the Thread Style.
The QEBKL0945 has two types of thread, a JIC female (K) and a JIC male (L).
Review our Thread Style Key on our Adaptor ID Chart to determine the identifying letters.
When put in alphabetical order, you get the Thread Style KL. It’s worth noting that if the threads were the same style, only one letter would be required.
If you need a hand identifying threads, check out our Thread Identification Chart.
That adds KL to our code: QEBKL
3. Thread Size
09 = 9/16
Next up is Thread Size, which is expressed in 1/16 increments. In our example, the thread is 9/16 on both ends, so the next component of our part number is 09.
If your part has a different thread size on each end, then list both
We know this because it’s our part, but if you ever needed to identify a thread size, a Vernier caliper is your best friend!
Our code is now QEBKL09.
4. Angle
45 = 45°
Now we’ve got QEBKL09, and in most cases that’d be enough.
However, because it’s an Elbow Block, there’s an angle to account for. That’s why the part number ends in 45 – it represents the degree of bend in the elbow.
So there we have it, our identified adaptor: QEBKL0945!
And that’s it! If any of this was confusing, reach out to our team and we’ll happily talk you through it.