Transportation Case Studies
Parker's Fluid System Connectors Division works with transportation and mobile OEMs to solve fluid conveyance routing issues. Our team of engineers works to understand your concerns and propose solutions. We offer an extensve list of standard, and non-standard fittings and valves tailored to on and off highway vehicles. Read our case studies to learn how we have helped other OEMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parker Hannifin offers DOT-certified fittings and valves for air brake, diesel, biodiesel, and engine coolant systems. Our products are designed to provide years of leak-free dependable services. All DOT-certified fittings and valves are easy to install and only require minimal tooling. Parker's engineers are dedicated to solving your pain points. Our team of US-based engineers can either modify an existing product or design a completely new product to solve your issues. Explore our listing of frequently asked questions to learn more about our DOT-certified products.
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Air Brake Tube Fittings
Air brake tube fittings are fundamental to an air brake system. A typical truck requires 60-100 air brake tube fittings, and these components can have a significant effect on brake system performance, cost, and assembly line productivity.
In this guide, you will learn about:
- The major types of DOT air brake fittings
- The effect each type of DOT air brake fitting has on price, performance, ease of assembly and customization
- New trends in DOT air brake fittings
Transportation Fittings Catalog
Parker Hannifin designs and manufactures the world's leading DOT / Transportation fittings and valves. Our products undergo stringent testing before they the leave the factory, ensuring they will meet or exceed the requirements of your application. Our fittings and valves are designed with easy of installation in mind. From air brake systems to Bio-diesel, Parker Fluid System Connectors Division has a fitting or valve for your transportation related application. Download our catalog to learn more about our transportation fittings and valves.
DOT Fittings Wall Chart
With over 100 years of industry expertise, Parker Hannifin has become the trusted name in DOT / Transportation fittings and valves. Our DOT fittings are designed with easy of installation in mind. All our transportation fittings and valves undergo stringent testing and certification to ensure you are getting a leak-free product that will provide years of dependable service. Parker Hannifin Fluid System Connectors Division offers a wide array of DOT / Transportation fittings and valves. Download our wall chart today to learn more about our DOT products offering.
DOT Fittings & Valves Literature
Parker Hannifin designs and manufactures the industry's leading DOT fittings and valves. Our products are manufactured from the highest quality brass and composite materials. Our products will provide years of leak-free dependable services. Through our team of US-Based engineers, we can also develop a custom solution if one of our standard products does not meet the requirements of your DOT or Transportation related application. Browse our selection of DOT product related literature to learn more about our offering.
PTC Straight Thread O-Ring Bulletin
Parker's brass and composite PTC fittings are designed to exceed SAE and DOT standards for commercial vehicle installation. Learn more about our metric straight thread to inch push to connect design.
New Diesel / Biodiesel Material Requirements
To meet the needs of changing requirements in diesel and biodiesel fuel systems, Parker has responded with Electroless Nickel Plating to improve performance in the fuel lines. Download our brochure to learn more about this cost-effective solution.
Fitting Selection Guide
Use our convenient product guide to get information at a glance for connector specifications including type, body material, temperature, maximum pressure and tubing size.
Custom Solutions Brochure
Custom-made composite parts make sense for truck OEMs requiring high volumes of a specific part. Parker FSC has the capability to create custom brass and composite components for your heavy truck application.
Transportation Product Videos
Watch our videos to see how Parker is helping transportation OEMs realize the advantages of biodiesel.
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J844 DOT Tubing Preparation
Watch this video to learn how to properly prepare the tubing and insert and remove the fittings when using J844 DOT air brake tubing.
Find a Parker Distributor
Parker Hannifin has a vast global network of distributors that carry our industry-leading products. No matter if you are looking for parts for your Class 8 Truck, Refuse Truck, or Utility Truck, our trained distributors are ready and able to identify the correct part for your application. Use our intuitive distributor locator to find the exact Parker product you need for your On-Highway Vehicle.
Contact Us
Parker offers the most comprehensive line of fittings, hoses, tubing, valves and accessories for the transportation market, locally available from a worldwide network of authorized distributors. Tell us about your application, request technical or engineering support, or send us your question. We are happy to help.