Is the Metric Tube End BES 45° ZMR312, Heavy Series, Carbon Steel compatible with standard crimping sleeves and tools for hose assemblies?

Yes — Metric Tube End BES 45° ZMR312, Heavy Series, Carbon Steel is compatible with standard crimping sleeves and tools for hose assemblies, provided the sleeve and crimping tool are correctly matched to the fitting and hose specifications. The product is designed for crimping with a properly matched sleeve and features a cutting ring (BES) sealing system intended to form a secure, leak-free connection under high pressure. To ensure correct assembly and safety, use sleeves sized for the metric tube and hose type, a crimping tool capable of the required crimp profile and force for heavy-series fittings, and follow the manufacturer’s crimp dimensions and procedures.

Can the Metric Tube End BES 45° ZMR312, Heavy Series, Carbon Steel be used with hoses and sleeves from other manufacturers without risking seal or pressure performance loss?

Metric Tube End BES 45° ZMR312, Heavy Series, Carbon Steel Format — short answer: not recommended. Explanation: This fitting uses a specific cutting ring (BES) sealing system and is intended to be crimped with a properly matched sleeve. Using hoses or sleeves from other manufacturers can change critical dimensions, tolerances, material hardness and crimp profile, which directly affect cutting-ring engagement, seal integrity and pressure-holding capability. Mismatched components increase the risk of leaks, reduced burst and working-pressure performance, premature wear or mechanical failure. If you must mix brands, verify compatibility by checking manufacturer specifications for tube/hose outer diameter, sleeve geometry, hardness, and crimp parameters (die profile, force). Ideally perform manufacturer-approved pressure and leak tests after assembly. For guaranteed seal and pressure performance, use the specified matched sleeve and hose recommended for Metric Tube End BES 45° ZMR312, Heavy Series, Carbon Steel Format.

A fitting tubular metric BES 45°, type ZMR312, series heavy, steel carbon

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Material	CS – steel (cast iron)

A fitting hydraulic standard (type Z – of standard “tail” hydraulic for hose), with tube metric, sealing a ring cutting (BES), angled 45° series heavy. Intended for crimping in hoses hydraulic and industrial using ferrule crimping, appropriate for type hose. Material: steel carbon, galvanized.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions	Catalogue
TI-ZMR312-08-04	Fitting 45° tube 8 mm, hose 1/4", heavy	6	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-10-04	Fitting 45° tube 10 mm, hose 1/4", heavy	6	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-12-04	Fitting 45° tube 12 mm, hose 1/4", heavy	6	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-12-05	Fitting 45° tube 12 mm, hose 5/16", heavy	8	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-14-06	Fitting 45° tube 14 mm, hose 3/8", heavy	10	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-14-08	Fitting 45° tube 14 mm, hose 1/2", heavy	12	-	In stock	Enquiry	-
TI-ZMR312-16-08	Fitting 45° tube 16 mm, hose 1/2", heavy	12	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-20-08	Fitting 45° tube 20 mm, hose 1/2", heavy	12	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-20-10	Fitting 45° tube 20 mm, hose 5/8", heavy	16	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-20-12	Fitting 45° tube 20 mm, hose 3/4", heavy	20	-	In stock	Enquiry	-
TI-ZMR312-25-12	Fitting 45° tube 25 mm, hose 3/4", heavy	20	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-25-16	Fitting 45° tube 25 mm, hose 1", heavy	25	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-30-16	Fitting 45° tube 30 mm, hose 1", heavy	25	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-38-20	Fitting 45° tube 38 mm, hose 1.1/4", heavy	32	-	In stock	Enquiry
TI-ZMR312-38-24	Fitting 45° tube 38 mm, hose 1.1/2", heavy	38	-	In stock	Enquiry	-

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A fitting hydraulic standard (type Z – of standard “tail” hydraulic for hose), with tube metric, sealing a ring cutting (BES), angled 45° series heavy. Intended for crimping in hoses hydraulic and industrial using ferrule crimping, appropriate for type hose. Material: steel carbon, galvanized.