ISO 7320:2021

Aerospace - Couplings, threaded and sealed, for fluid systems - Dimensions

This document establishes a system for sealing the port connection of couplings used in the aerospace industry. It specifies dimensions to achieve interchangeability of the port connection, the fitting end and a seal. The seal can be a standard O‑ring or a special ring.

Aéronautique et espace — Raccordement fileté étanche pour les systèmes de fluides — Dimensions

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2021
• ICS: 49.080 - Aerospace fluid systems and components
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 10 - Aerospace fluid systems and components
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 20/SC 10/WG 6 - Couplings for rigid pipe
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 01-Jun-2021
• Due Date: 21-Nov-2021
• Completion Date: 01-Jun-2021

Relations

• Revises: ISO 7320:1992 - Aerospace - Couplings, threaded and sealed, for fluid systems - Dimensions
• Effective Date: 23-Apr-2020

Overview

ISO 7320:2021 - "Aerospace - Couplings, threaded and sealed, for fluid systems - Dimensions" defines a standardized system for sealing port connections of threaded, sealed couplings used in aerospace fluid systems. The third edition (2021) specifies the dimensional interfaces required to ensure interchangeability of the port connection, the fitting end and the seal. The standard supports both standard O‑ring seals (selected from ISO 3601-1 Series A) and special ring seals.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Sealing principle and assembly: The coupling is defined as three elements - port element (internal thread), fitting element (external thread with O‑ring groove or special-seal seat), and the seal element (O‑ring or special ring) - and the document describes how these interact to maintain pressure without leakage.
• Port connection dimensions: Detailed geometric dimensions and tolerances for port configurations are provided to ensure interchangeability across manufacturers. Typical nominal thread sizes covered range from MJ8 to MJ50.
• Fitting end dimensions: External thread, groove geometry and wrench flats (S across flats) dimensions are specified for consistent assembly and torque application.
• O‑ring selection: Table of recommended O‑ring inside diameters and cross-sections, aligned with ISO 3601-1 (Series A), with tolerances for proper sealing performance.
• Thread standardization: Threads are specified to conform with ISO 5855-3 (MJ threads - fittings for fluid systems), ensuring compatibility with aerospace MJ thread practice.
• Manufacturing notes: Surface finish guidance (roughness ranges), burr removal instructions and tolerance indications to support reliable sealing and fatigue performance.

Practical applications and users

Who uses ISO 7320:2021:

• Aerospace OEMs and suppliers designing hydraulic and pneumatic fluid couplings
• Component manufacturers producing threaded fittings and port assemblies
• Quality, inspection and procurement teams ensuring interchangeability and traceability
• Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organizations selecting correct spare parts and seals

Practical uses:

• Designing interchangeable fluid-system couplings for aircraft and spacecraft
• Specifying mating port and fitting geometries in engineering drawings and procurement documents
• Choosing correct O‑ring sizes and groove geometries to prevent leakage and simplify maintenance
• Supporting conformity checks, tolerance verification and supplier audits

Related standards

• ISO 5855-3 - MJ threads: limit dimensions for fittings for fluid systems (normative reference)
• ISO 3601-1 - O‑rings: inside diameters, cross-sections, tolerances (Series A referenced)
• ISO 1101, ISO 2692 - geometric tolerancing guidance cited in bibliography

Keywords: ISO 7320:2021, aerospace couplings, threaded sealed couplings, O‑ring dimensions, MJ threads, fluid systems, interchangeability, port connection dimensions.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7320
Third edition
2021-06
Aerospace — Couplings, threaded
and sealed, for fluid systems —
Dimensions
Aéronautique et espace — Raccordement fileté étanche pour les
systèmes de fluides — Dimensions
Reference number
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ISO 2021
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Sealing principle and assembly of the coupling . 1
5 Dimensions . 1
5.1 Port connection . 1
5.2 Fitting end . 3
5.3 O-ring seal . 5
Bibliography . 7
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