Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your Tube Fittings, Adapters and Tube Fabrication Equipment and Tooling questions with our handy online resource. Find information about standards and conformance, CAD models, thread ID and fitting assembly, fitting system leaks, how-to guides and much more.
Tube Fittings, Adapters, & Equipment Catalog 4300
The Industrial Tube Fittings, Adapters and Equipment Catalog 4300 PDF not only provides details on Parker's vast product offering, but it also supplies customers with assembly & installation information, links to helpful technical articles, and more.
Tube Fittings & Adapters Assembly & Installation
Easily and quickly find the needed assembly torque and turn values and instructions to properly assemble your tube fittings and adapters. How-to assembly videos are also included on this mobile-friendly site.
ToolSpec Equipment & Tooling App
Quick and easy-to-use, Parker's ToolSpec web app ensures that you have the correct tube fabrication equipment and tools to keep your operation running smoothly. In addition to providing the part numbers for the tube fabrication equipment and tooling you need to do your job, you will also find links to the equipment manuals featuring step-by-step instructions on how to use the equipment and tooling, as well as operational videos on some of the equipment.
Product Bulletins and Catalogs
Connection Solutions for Natural Gas Bulletin
Corrosion in Hydraulic Systems Infographic
Corrosion in Industrial Applications: How Next Generation Anti-Corrosion Plating Achieves Higher Fluid Power Product Performance – Whitepaper
Dry Technology: The Guide to Leak-Free Connections
FastSeal – ORFS Tube Connections Bulletin
Parflange Flaring and Flanging Machine Comparison Guide
Phastite for Pipe Non-Welded Solution for High-Pressure Piping Bulletin
Phastite for Pipe Non-Welded Solution for High-Pressure Piping Catalog
Seal-Lok ORFS Tube Fittings and Adapters Bulletin
Seal-Lok ORFS Fittings and Adapters for CNG Catalog
Seal-Lok Technology for Alternative Fuels Bulletin
Seal-Lok Xtreme Metal Face Seal Connections for Extreme Temperatures Catalog
ToughShield Plus Plating for Steel Fittings and Adapters Bulletin
Tube Fabrication Equipment Rental and Repair Program, 4300-Rental
VDA Style Adapters for Coolant System Connections Bulletin
Tube Fabrication Equipment Manuals
412 and 424 Tube Benders Operation Manual
CP432 Tube and Pipe Bender Operation Manual
Hydra-Tool Hydraulic Flaring and Presetting Tool Operation Manual
Presetting FastSeal Fittings with a Hydra-Tool
Hyferset Hydraulic Presetting Tool Operation Manual
Presetting FastSeal Fittings with the Hyferset
Hydraulic Tube Bender HB632
Parflange 1025 Flaring and Flanging Equipment Operation Manual
Parflange ECO 25 Flanging and Flaring Equipment Operation Manual
Parflange Pro 50 Flaring and Flanging Equipment Operation Manual
Power Deburr Machine Operation Manual
Compliance and Certifications
Tube Fittings Division Product RoHS and ELV Statement
Tube Fittings Division Product DFAR and COTS Requirement Paperwork
Tube Fittings Division Columbus Ohio REACH Statement
Tube Fittings Division’s Declaration of Absence of PBT Substances in Products Statement
Tube Fittings Division EC Directive Pressure Equipment (PED) by 2014/68/EU Statement
Tube Fittings Division CRN Declaration
Tube Fittings Division Products Are Not Certified for Aerospace Applications Statement
Additional Resources & Tools
Competitive Interchange
Need to identify the Parker part number equivalent? Just enter any competitor part number, and let the Competitive Interchange search a comprehensive database to find the Parker equivalent – in seconds!
Tube Fabrication Equipment Operation Videos
View our collection of instructional videos available to assist with operating our tube fabrication equipment. These videos provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the equipment effectively to achieve high-quality tube fabrication results.
Tube Fabrication Equipment Rental
When a short-term project or prototype requires fabricating tube assemblies, it doesn’t always make sense to purchase the equipment and tooling. With flexible rental times, a large inventory of equipment and individual tooling, "try before you buy" options, and emergency shipping, the Parker Tube Fabrication Rental program can help you increase your profitability and complete those short-term projects and prototypes.
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TFD techConnect Technical Articles
TFD techConnect blog posts contain technical information, assembly hints, and concise help on hydraulic fittings and adapters. These articles are written by engineers for engineers focused on helping those in the industry better understand this technical information simply and quickly. Information includes technical articles on ensuring leak-free connections in your system, how to identify threads and ports, assembly and routing tips, and so much more. Make TFD techConnect your go-to fittings and adapter resource, subscribe today.
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