What is DOT Air Brake Nylon Tubing Fittings?

Dot Air Brake Nylon tubing Fittings come in many forms and are able to be used in a variety of applications. These include quick connect and disconnection, adapters, elbows, tees, clamps, mechanical couplings, hose end fittings, O-lets, etc. They also come in a wide range of sizes. A few common air brake fittings are tees, elbows, bulkhead unions, straight unions, and reducing tee unions.

When choosing an air brake fitting, you need to select one that will withstand the wear and tear of a busy road and is also suitable for the environment it will be installed in. Among the choices are nylon, polyethylene, or Teflon(r). Each has its pros and cons. The good news is that nylon DOT tubing is durable enough to handle the rigors of the road. It can also withstand harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures.There are also Push to Connect fittings. This type of air brake fitting is easy to install and can be removed with minimal effort. Unlike the insert style fitting, the Push to Connect version requires no special tools to remove or replace.

Compression fittings are a close cousin to the Push to Connect version, but are not as quick and easy to install. However, they are less expensive. Depending on the application, a compression fitting may even have an extra inner gripper.Unlike the push to connect version, a compression fitting needs a few tools for installation. To properly tighten a compression fitting, you'll need to thread a nut onto the fitting. Once you've done this, you'll need to torque the nut to its rated rating. If you don't, you may experience a leak.