DOT Tubing and Fittings for Brake System Connections

DOT Tubing and Fittings for Brake System Connections

We carry DOT Tubing developed for brake system connections that maintain a basically fixed relationship between couplings during vehicle operation. Our tubing is made from nylon and is available in more than ten colors for quick identification of lines. Our Air Brake tubing is produced in a Type A (Single-wall extruded Nylon) and a Type B (Nylon core, Fiber reinforcement, Nylon jacket) tubing. Both Type A and Type B meet specifications SA J844 and DOT FMVSS 49CFR 571.106. In addition, these products are 100 percent pressure tested and operate up to 200°F.

Benefits of Our DOT Tubing and Fittings

Bryan Hose & Gasket’s DOT tubing and fittings offer the following benefits:

  • 100% Pressure Tested
  • Excellent UV Stability
  • Abrasion Resistant
  • Kink Resistant
  • Increased dimensional stability
  • Reduced manufacturing and labor costs
  • Less downtime due to kinking failures

Brass DOT Fittings

All of our brass push-to-connect air brake fittings meet SAE and DOT specifications. We design our fittings for all DOT and reduce assembly time versus compression style fittings by 90 percent. Our innovated collet design ensures positive grip on the tubing and the rigid stainless steel tube support stays in place for superior side load leakage resistance. Use SAE J844 Type A & B nylon tubing with DOT fittings.

Features/Benefits of Brass DOT Fittings

  • DOT quick connect push-in fittings for repairing truck and trailer air brake lines
  • For use in air brake systems on semi-trucks, trailers, buses, mobile equipment and farm implements
  • Use in secondary air applications such as pneumatic doors for rail, air seats, shock absorbers and in cab instruments
  • Meets performance requirements of DOT FMVSS 571.106 and SAE J2494
  • Stainless steel tube support assures maximum flow and performance requirements of SAE J2494-3
  • All brass air brake fittings
  • Quick connect push-in fitting for leak proof tube connections
  • DOT approved air brake fitting service nylon brake and secondary air lines
  • Quick connecting push-in fittings for servicing work by fleets, repair shops and farm implement dealers

Brass DOT Fitting Applications

Brass DOT Fittings have a variety of applications including:

  • Air brakes
  • Air tanks
  • Sliders
  • Air ride
  • Tire inflation
  • Primary and secondary air lines

This is just the basics of DOT fittings and tubing. Don’t hesitate to contact us here at Bryan Hose & Gasket for more information or to purchase your DOT fittings and tubing today!

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