What are 43 and 71 Series Hose Fittings?

Our 43 and 71 series fittings are designed to work in Parker branded crimping machines, and with Parker branded hose. DiscountHydraulicHose's series 43 and 71 fittings have a wide range of compatibility with Parker hoses, and a large selection of shapes and end configurations. 43 Series crimp fittings can only be used with Parker crimping machines and are typically used on 1 and 2 wire braided [...]

What Should I do if my Compression Tube fitting is leaking?

If your Compression Tube Fitting is leaking, it could be because of dirt or grime in your threads. To fix that, try and clean the threads with an abrasive cloth and a little bit of lubricant. If that doesn’t solve your problem, then you should either replace the fitting or replace any parts that may be causing problems with other fittings. If a replacement is what you need, we sell a variety of [...]

What are Compression or Flareless Tube Fittings?

Compression Tube fittings or Flareless Compression Fittings are a type of pipe fitting used in plumbing and mechanical systems. These fittings can be used to connect copper pipes, PVC or steel pipes. In addition, they can also be used for compression joints or couplings to join two lengths of pipe together. A compression tube fitting is a pipe joint that uses a screw thread to compress the two [...]

What is a Banjo Bolt? What is a Banjo Fitting?

Banjo fittings are frequently used to pass pressurized fluid. They are most often seen in brake systems, but there are lots of other applications for Banjo fittings. The banjo fitting is the banjo shaped fitting while the banjo bolts are hollow bolts with a hole on the side. This hole allows fluid transfer into the other part of the fitting, which is also hollow. You will need both a banjo bolt [...]

Does a Banjo Bolt have to line up?

Banjo bolts and fittings do not have to be aligned for them to work. When you look at the banjo bolt you will find a ring that goes around the bolt. This design makes it possible for fluid to get into the system regardless of where the hole is on the banjo bolt. A banjo bolt is a significant part of a banjo fitting. Banjo bolts are hollow bolts with holes that allow fluid transfer into the other [...]