Page 21 - Brass, Composite and Thermoplastic Fittings and Valves

TRANSPORTATION

APPLICATIONS Introduction
Air Brakes | Cab Controls | Fuel System | Engine | Transmission | Cooling | Air Tanks

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
• Compact design

• Impact resistant
• Meets DOT and SAE requirements
• Robustness
• Vibration resistance
• High reliability
• High temperature resistance

• Installation flexibility

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS

Prestomatic Fittings Transmission Fittings
PTC Fittings Vibra-Lok Fittings
Prestomatic Cartridges Truck Valves
Manifolds Lanyard Valve
NTA Fittings

ENGINEERING AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION QUICKLY
SLA model confirms solution design and fit, saves time and expense

SITUATION: A major The customer approved the
North American truck functionality of the design, but
manufacturer initiated a still needed to confirm fit in the
tubing routing change confined application. In fewer
that required a fitting than 10 days, the Parker team
not currently in stock. provided a stereolithography
To meet the build schedule, (SLA) model that confirmed the
the customer needed a design’s fit. Satisfied with the
production-ready solution results, the client authorized the
in six weeks. go-ahead to create the final part,
meeting his need for a produc-
SOLUTION: With the tion-ready solution.
application requirements
understood, the Parker team BENEFITS: Concept to
provided a 3D model within production in less than
two days to confirm the tube five weeks • Reduced
connection configurations. prototype costs