Is the GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector compatible with both hydraulic and pneumatic systems and resistant to marine environments?

Yes. The GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector is engineered for both hydraulic and pneumatic systems and is well suited to marine environments. Made from AISI 316 stainless steel and sealed with a durable elastomer gasket (DIN 3852 type E), it offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability against aggressive media encountered in marine settings. Its 24° DIN 2353 socket, multiple thread options (external metric and BSP), and 4:1 safety factor ensure reliable, leak-free performance under high pressure. Available in LL, L, and S series, it provides options for light to heavy-duty installations, enabling compatibility across a wide range of hydraulic (and compatible pneumatic) applications while minimizing maintenance and ensuring long-term operation in corrosive marine conditions.

Can the GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector’s rectangular elastomer gasket be replaced in the field to maintain DIN 3852 type E sealing integrity?

Yes — the GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector’s rectangular elastomer gasket can be replaced in the field to maintain DIN 3852 type E sealing integrity. The connector is engineered for serviceability: the elastomer gasket is a discrete sealing element (rectangular cross-section) designed to be removed and replaced during maintenance without needing to replace the entire fitting. To preserve DIN 3852 type E performance, replace the gasket with the correct size and material specified for the GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector, ensure the sealing surfaces are clean and undamaged, and follow recommended torque and assembly procedures. Using the wrong gasket material, a damaged gasket, or improper installation can compromise the 24° DIN 2353 socket seal and the external thread sealing, so always use manufacturer-approved parts and procedures to retain the original corrosion resistance, pressure rating, and leak-free performance.

GE-BE Stainless Steel Screw Connector

Additional information

Material	SS – stainless steel

The screw-in DIN 2353 fitting type GE-BE is a high-performance connector designed for demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications, combining a 24° DIN 2353 socket with an external metric thread and an external BSP thread, sealed according to DIN 3852 type E with a durable elastomer gasket featuring a rectangular cross-section. Engineered from premium AISI 316 stainless steel, it ensures exceptional resistance to corrosion, wear, and aggressive media, making it ideal for use in industries such as marine, chemical processing, and heavy machinery. With a safety factor of 4:1, the fitting guarantees reliable operation under high pressure and challenging conditions, providing long-lasting security and efficiency. Available in three series—LL (very light), L (light), and S (heavy)—it offers versatile solutions tailored to different system requirements, from compact installations to heavy-duty environments. Its precise design enables easy assembly, leak-free performance, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic systems, ensuring maximum operational safety and reduced maintenance downtime.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
HD-GE-04LL-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 4LL 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	100
HD-GE-06L-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 6L 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-06L-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 6L 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-06L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 6L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-06LL-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 6LL 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	100
HD-GE-06S-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 6S 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-06S-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 6S 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-06S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 6S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-06S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 6S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-08L-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 8L 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-08L-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 8L 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-08L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 8L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-08L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 8L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-08LL-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 8LL 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	100
HD-GE-08S-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 8S 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-08S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 8S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-08S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 8S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-10L-BE-02-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 10L 1/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-10L-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 10L 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-10L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 10L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-10L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 10L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-10S-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 10S 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-10S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 10S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-10S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 10S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-12L-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 12L 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-12L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 12L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-12L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 12L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-12S-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 connector GE 12S 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-12S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 12S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-12S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 12S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-14S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 14S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-14S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 14S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	630
HD-GE-15L-BE-04-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L 1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-15L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-15L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-15L-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-15L-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 15L 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-16S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 16S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-16S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 16S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-16S-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 16S 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-18L-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 18L 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-18L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 18L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-18L-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 18L 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-18L-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 18L 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-20S-BE-06-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S 3/8" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-20S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-20S-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-20S-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-20S-BE-20-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 20S 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-22L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 22L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-22L-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 22L 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-22L-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 22L 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-25S-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 25S 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-25S-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 25S 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-25S-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 25S 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-28L-BE-08-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 28L 1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-28L-BE-12-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 28L 3/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-28L-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 28L 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-30S-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 30S 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-30S-BE-20-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 30S 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	400
HD-GE-35L-BE-16-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 35L 1" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-35L-BE-20-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 35L 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-38S-BE-20-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 38S 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-38S-BE-24-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 38S 1.1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	315
HD-GE-42L-BE-20-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 42L 1.1/4" BSP, AISI 316	-	160
HD-GE-42L-BE-24-SS	DIN 2353 fitting GE 42L 1.1/2" BSP, AISI 316	-	160

The screw-in DIN 2353 fitting type GE-BE is a high-performance connector designed for demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications, combining a 24° DIN 2353 socket with an external metric thread and an external BSP thread, sealed according to DIN 3852 type E with a durable elastomer gasket featuring a rectangular cross-section. Engineered from premium AISI 316 stainless steel, it ensures exceptional resistance to corrosion, wear, and aggressive media, making it ideal for use in industries such as marine, chemical processing, and heavy machinery. With a safety factor of 4:1, the fitting guarantees reliable operation under high pressure and challenging conditions, providing long-lasting security and efficiency. Available in three series—LL (very light), L (light), and S (heavy)—it offers versatile solutions tailored to different system requirements, from compact installations to heavy-duty environments. Its precise design enables easy assembly, leak-free performance, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic systems, ensuring maximum operational safety and reduced maintenance downtime.