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Parker Hannifin's Tube Fittings Division (TFD) leads the hydraulic fitting market with the most innovative leak-free connections. Our exclusive technologies enhance fitting connections ensuring the most reliable leak-free connections for our customers. Parker's Seal-Lok O-ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings come standard with patented Trap-Seals which protect against O-ring fallout and pinch, and our ToughShield plating, standard on all steel fittings from TFD, fights corrosion 10 times longer than the SAE standard and significantly more than our competition. From O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings, 37° flare JIC tube fittings, flat face seal fittings, conversion adapters for tube and hose connections, to hydraulic benders and Parflange® flaring and flanging system, Parker delivers unfailing solutions to a wide range of industries and applications.
At our division headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, our state-of-the-art metallurgical lab allows us to test product in conditions which mimic our customers’ applications and develop products that will last longer and improve our customers’ bottom lines. From precision-engineered tube fittings and adapters to time-saving tube fabrication equipment to hydraulic components, Parker is a leading high-pressure fittings manufacturer delivering reliable solutions to a diverse range of industries and applications.
Parker TFD's techConnect is a technically-focused monthly blog written by engineers for engineers, specifically around motion and control engineering challenges. Topics include discussions on hydraulic connections, fitting application, technical tips, and industry and standards-related information.