Manufactured by Eaton Aeroquip, this nickel plated aluminum adapter provides a straight connection between a -06 Male JIC 37° flare and a 1/4 inch Male NPT thread. The nickel plating offers corrosion resistance suitable for demanding hydraulic and industrial fluid system environments, while the aluminum construction keeps weight low. Straight-configuration adapters of this type are commonly used where a JIC-to-NPT transition is needed in a compact, inline arrangement.
The Nickel Plated Aluminum Adapter, -06 Male JIC 37 deg Flare To 1/4 Inch Male NPT, Straight carries Eaton Aeroquip catalog number C1ZW74 and is compatible with a broad range of hydraulic fluids as documented in Eaton's fluid compatibility reference. It is suited for use in hydraulic lines, fluid transfer assemblies, and related industrial equipment requiring a reliable JIC-to-NPT adapter fitting.
SKU: FBE2004
Supplier Part Number (MPN): FBE2004
Alternate Part Numbers: C1ZW74
Specifications
A Dash Size
-06
Adjustable End
No
B Pipe Size
1/4
Brand
Danfoss Power Solution (Aeroquip High Performance)
got a -06 JIC line coming off a hydraulic valve and need to tie into a 1/4 NPT port on a manifold block, this fitting do that in a straight shot?
Answer by: Customer Support on May 16, 2025, 6:13 AM
That's exactly what it's built for. One end is a -06 male JIC 37-degree flare and the other is 1/4 inch male NPT, and the straight configuration keeps everything inline without adding any angle. Manufactured by Eaton Aeroquip under part number FBE2004, also cataloged as C1ZW74, so it should be easy to cross-reference if you're pulling from a parts list.
Question by: Jean E on Jan 4, 2026, 1:33 PM
Will this here adapter hold up okay if I'm using it with some heavy-duty hydraulic fluid?
Answer by: Customer Support on Jan 6, 2026, 10:35 AM
The nickel plating on this Eaton Aeroquip adapter is there to provide corrosion resistance, so it should be well-suited for use with a broad range of hydraulic fluids. You can check Eaton's fluid compatibility reference for specific fluid types.
Question by: Curt T on Mar 16, 2026, 3:57 PM
got a hose end that’s -6 JIC, will this screw right into a 1/4" NPT port or am i mixing stuff up
Answer by: Customer Support on Mar 18, 2026, 6:40 AM
Function-wise, it is a straight adapter that bridges two different thread styles: a -06 male JIC 37 degree flare on one end and a 1/4 inch male NPT on the other. It’s used when you need to transition from a JIC flare connection to an NPT threaded port in an inline setup.